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KOTB Challenger Series 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Thrillstompers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ching is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: E Ala E. Damien Ching will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Psycho Thrillstompers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien Ching!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrillstompers slaps away a takedown attempt from Ching, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thrillstompers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thrillstompers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ching pushes Thrillstompers off but Thrillstompers dives into side control.
Ching looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrillstompers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thrillstompers happy to just control the position for now.
Thrillstompers is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ching is trying to escape and Thrillstompers transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ching is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thrillstompers! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Psycho Thrillstompers!
Psycho Thrillstompers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bartel Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diakite comes to the cage accompanied by Diamonds. Frank Arnold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bartel Diakite's chin.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartel Diakite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diakite dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diakite.
Arnold is trying to improve his position.
Arnold is trying to control Diakite's posture but Diakite avoids it.
Diakite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arnold has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold is trying to control Diakite's posture but Diakite avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arnold is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diakite.
Arnold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diakite looking for a guillotine from mount but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold can't escape the position.
Diakite fails to advance to Arnold's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diakite working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Diakite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diakite looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diakite working for a submission but Arnold is keeping him at bay.
Diakite avoids the attempt from Arnold to control.
Diakite goes for an armbar but Arnold turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arnold.
Arnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnold wants to control from the top but Diakite keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diakite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diakite is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Arnold rolls with it to try and escape but Diakite cranks on the arm and Arnold is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bartel Diakite!
Bartel Diakite really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machine Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papas Kanamun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Fortenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papas Kanamun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Papas Kanamun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norbert Fortenberry!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortenberry throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kanamun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kanamun ducks under a wild hook from Fortenberry.
Kanamun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kanamun fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanamun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fortenberry's half guard.
Fortenberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kanamun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanamun seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortenberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kanamun pulls his head out easily.
Kanamun is looking to take a break and control but Fortenberry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kanamun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanamun prevents Fortenberry from improving his position.
Kanamun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kanamun is looking to pass Fortenberry's guard but actually Fortenberry recovers to full guard.
Kanamun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kanamun looking to pass the guard.
Kanamun is fighting to break Fortenberry's control of his arms but Fortenberry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kanamun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kanamun preventing the sweep.
Fortenberry keeping moving, preventing Kanamun from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kanamun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortenberry is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortenberry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kanamun to the mat! Kanamun manages to get full guard.
Fortenberry pushing down on Kanamun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kanamun gets back to full guard.
Fortenberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanamun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fortenberry landing with the ground and pound.
Fortenberry wants to pass the guard but Kanamun is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortenberry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kanamun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortenberry defends it easily.
Fortenberry looking to pass the guard.
Fortenberry trying to control but Kanamun is working from the bottom.
Fortenberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanamun is retaining full guard.
Kanamun wants to stand but Fortenberry is controlling the position.
Fortenberry sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kanamun doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fortenberry paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kanamun - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Papas Kanamun!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica. Sven Kowalski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez fails with the takedown
and Kowalski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perez thinking.
Perez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Kowalski does no damage.
Perez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
Perez wants to counter the offense by Kowalski and move into the clinch position.
Kowalski catches Perez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kowalski connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Perez with the counter takedown but Kowalski avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kowalski kicks Perez off and gets to his feet.
Kowalski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Perez is rocked!
Kowalski digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Kowalski connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Perez to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kowalski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sven Kowalski!
After the fight, Sven Kowalski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krabis Kropelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krabis Kropelis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws a one two combo.
It looks like Krabis Kropelis has been cut.
Kropelis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelly defends well and Kropelis ends up having to push Kelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kelly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kelly wants it to stay on the feet.
Kropelis looks to land a combination. Kelly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kropelis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paul Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krabis Kropelis.
Kropelis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly pushes Kropelis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly tries to circle away but Kropelis has him pinned against the cage.
Kelly is working for takedown but Kropelis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kropelis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropelis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kropelis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kropelis fails to pull guard.
Kelly manages to pull guard.
Kropelis pushes down on Kelly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kelly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kropelis on the ground.
Kelly is staying active underneath Kropelis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kropelis lands strikes from half guard.
Kropelis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kropelis with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kropelis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kelly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropelis shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kropelis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kropelis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kropelis is able to avoid easily.
Kropelis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kropelis misses with a takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Kropelis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kelly leaves Kropelis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kropelis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kropelis shoots in for a double leg but Kelly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.
Kelly is looking to counter the offense by Kropelis and move into the clinch.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Kropelis moves out of range easily.
Kropelis clinches.
Kropelis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kropelis tries to pull guard but Kelly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kropelis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kelly to keep the fight standing.
Kropelis jumps guard but Kelly stands there with Kropelis around his waist. Kropelis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kropelis is trying to pull guard but Kelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kropelis is looking for a takedown.
Kropelis wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis is trying to pull guard but Kelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelly decides to pull guard.
Kropelis tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kropelis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kropelis trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kropelis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kropelis trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kropelis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krabis Kropelis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kropelis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kropelis off to one side.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kropelis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly cracks Kropelis with a good jab.
Paul Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Kropelis tries to counter with a clinch but Kelly shakes him off and moves away.
Kropelis shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Kropelis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kropelis misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paul Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krabis Kropelis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropelis gets the takedown into side control.
Kropelis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kropelis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kelly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kropelis trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kropelis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kelly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kropelis is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kropelis trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kropelis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kropelis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kelly is trying to escape and Kropelis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kelly is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kropelis! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krabis Kropelis!
Krabis Kropelis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nanu Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negi has chosen Blue eyes as his entrance music. Nanu Negi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nanu Negi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Negi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Negi coming out on top.
Negi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Negi feints and then cracks Ronaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ronaldo down.
Ronaldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Ronaldo blocks the leg kick.
Ronaldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Negi connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Negi.
A low kick from Negi is predictable there
and Ronaldo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Negi.
Ronaldo forces his way into half guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Negi defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo is thwarting Negi's attempts to control the position.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura but Negi is defending well.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negi has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura here.
Negi is defending against the submission attempts here by Ronaldo.
Negi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Negi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ronaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is working for a kimura but Negi is defending it quite comfortably.
Negi is looking for a sweep. Ronaldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Negi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ronaldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ronaldo's back!
Ronaldo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Negi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ronaldo is defending well though. Negi let's go of the attempt for now.
Ronaldo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo moves into full guard.
Negi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronaldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Negi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Negi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ronaldo is tightening it up a little... Negi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Negi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Negi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ronaldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Ronaldo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Fierro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fierro tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good exchange - Fierro coming out on top.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banks looks to land a combination but Fierro avoids it well.
Fierro throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
It looked like Banks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fierro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fierro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fierro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fierro was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Fierro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fierro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fierro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fierro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fierro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fierro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lands a jab.
Fierro lands with a right hand.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Fierro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fierro is looking for the big counter here.
Fierro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fierro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fierro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Fierro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Fierro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fierro leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fierro swinging wildly here.
Banks lunges at Fierro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fierro's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fierro slips a jab from Banks.
Carlos Fierro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Fierro pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fierro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fierro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fierro's corner calls for a 1-2. Fierro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fierro throws a poor cross that misses
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Fierro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Fierro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fierro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fierro looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fierro. Banks shrugs it off though.
Nice takedown defense from Fierro. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws the left hand but Fierro avoids the punch easily.
Fierro throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banks throwing a counter right hand but Fierro manages to avoid it.
A big right from Fierro misses.
Fierro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Fierro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roddy Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fierro fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks misses the jab.
Banks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Fierro lands but Banks takes it in his stride.
Banks tries to clinch up but Fierro circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fierro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fierro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fierro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fierro misses with a two punch combination.
Fierro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fierro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Banks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fierro manages to avoid it.
Fierro dips to his left and cracks Banks with an uppercut!
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Banks throws a hook but Fierro avoids it easily.
Fierro throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fierro with a jab.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Fierro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fierro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fierro misses with a double jab.
Banks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fierro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left and a right from Fierro both land. Nice combination.
Banks throws a right hand that Fierro ducks under and follows up with a left that Fierro also avoids with ease.
Fierro throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks feinted with a counter takedown.
Fierro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fierro connects with a body shot.
Banks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fierro defends well and Banks ends up having to push Fierro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Fierro.
A jab from Banks misses.
Fierro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fierro throws a shot to the body.
Carlos Fierro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fierro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Banks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fierro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fierro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks swings for the body but Fierro moves out of range.
Banks swinging wildly here.
Fierro throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Fierro misses with a kick to the body.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fierro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fierro was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Fierro walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Fierro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banks avoids the body shot from Fierro.
Fierro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fierro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Fierro.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
Fierro throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Fierro throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fierro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fierro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fierro throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
Fierro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fierro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Banks misses.
Fierro throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Fierro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banks avoids the head kick by Fierro.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fierro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fierro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Banks misses.
Fierro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banks doesn't seem bothered though.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Fierro slips the punch.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fierro.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fierro.
Fierro misses with a head kick.
Banks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fierro is looking to land body kicks.
Fierro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks.
Roddy Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks throws a shot to the body.
Banks misses with a hook.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Fierro.
Fierro is breathing heavily.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Fierro tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fierro avoids it really well and circles away.
Fierro throws a head kick that misses.
Fierro throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fierro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fierro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks tries to counter with a takedown but Fierro is quick to defend against it.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fierro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fierro lands with a nice body punch.
Banks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fierro throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fierro cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fierro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fierro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banks dives in and grabs Fierro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fierro pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fierro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Fierro throws a counter combo.
Fierro misses with the combination.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Fierro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierro throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fierro doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Fierro.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fierro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banks with a body shot.
Fierro throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Fierro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fierro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Fierro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fierro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Banks coming out on top.
Fierro swinging wildly here.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Fierro's head but Fierro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fierro does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fierro.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fierro manages to avoid it.
Fierro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks tries to counter by clinching up but Fierro breaks away and moves out of range.
Banks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fierro misses with a head kick.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Fierro walks into a left hand.
Fierro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fierro misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks gets a double leg takedown into Fierro's guard.
Banks prevents Fierro from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fierro wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Banks drops back looking for a leg! Fierro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fierro manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Fierro's guard.
Carlos Fierro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fierro wants to get back to his feet but Banks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banks advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fierro keeps working.
Banks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roddy Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Fierro.
I've got Fierro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Fierro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Howson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen IAMX - Happiness as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Howson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vlad Putin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Howson.
Howson tests Putin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Putin is rocked!
Howson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Putin flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Putin is out cold! Howson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Howson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Kopp has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andre Soares's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp gets a takedown into half guard.
Soares has hold of Kopp's hands but Kopp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kopp slips a nice elbow through Soares's hands, connecting with Soares's forehead.
Kopp has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Soares actively working from the bottom here.
Kopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soares's head.
Soares wants to improve his position but Kopp is controlling well.
Kopp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soares tries to roll over but Kopp keeps him under control.
Soares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Kopp working over Soares with some ground and pound. Soares looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Soares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kopp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kopp should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Soares has tightened it up now! Kopp should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Soares!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diederik Boschman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boschman comes to the cage accompanied by Alone In A Crowd - When Tigers Fight. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diederik Boschman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julius Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Boschman closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boschman.
A left hand lands to the body for Boschman.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett cracks Boschman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boschman.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
Boschman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Julius Bennett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Boschman - that landed with a thud.
Bennett looks winded!
Boschman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boschman misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boschman.
Boschman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennett's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Boschman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boschman.
Boschman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boschman lands a nice shot to the body.
Boschman lands an elbow inside that Bennett shrugs off.
Boschman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Julius Bennett's cut even more.
Bennett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bennett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boschman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennett's defenses.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Boschman has him pressed against the cage.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Julius Bennett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boschman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Boschman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boschman scores with a hook to the body.
Boschman lands with a light punch inside.
Boschman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boschman lands an elbow that stopped Bennett in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boschman.
Boschman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Boschman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boschman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennett's efforts to push away.
Boschman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Julius Bennett's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boschman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boschman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennett or not.
Boschman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Boschman.
Boschman works on Bennett's body with a couple of short punches.
Boschman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Boschman.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
Boschman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boschman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Bennett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diederik Boschman!
Diederik Boschman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Julius Bennett had this to say: 'Im getting right back into the gym and learning from my mistakes and fix them!'.
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