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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anders Annorlunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Annorlunda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Devils Dance Floor. Anders Annorlunda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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189 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anders Annorlunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Martin Glass!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Annorlunda misses with a wild combination.
Annorlunda misses with a head kick.
Glass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Annorlunda.
Glass pushes Annorlunda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Annorlunda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Glass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Annorlunda.
Annorlunda fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass shoots for a takedown but Annorlunda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Annorlunda wants to clinch.
Glass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Annorlunda, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass tries to pull guard but Annorlunda forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Annorlunda tries to circle away but Glass has him pinned against the ropes.
Glass manages to break the clinch.
Annorlunda throws a head kick that misses.
Glass gets a clinch.
Annorlunda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass blocks an elbow strike.
Annorlunda pushes off an throws an elbow but Glass leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Glass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Annorlunda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glass's waist but Glass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Annorlunda off to one side.
Annorlunda looking to score a takedown here. Glass is defending well but Annorlunda drives through and ends up in Glass's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Annorlunda trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Annorlunda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Annorlunda wants to stand but Glass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Annorlunda trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Glass wants to get back to his feet but Annorlunda passes into half guard.
Annorlunda drops an elbow to the side of Glass's head.
Annorlunda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass is looking to control Annorlunda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glass avoid being mounted?
Annorlunda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Glass defending well though.
Annorlunda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Glass pushes Annorlunda off looking to stand but Annorlunda dives back in and keeps control.
We've been hearing good reports from Annorlunda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Annorlunda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Glass wants to control but Annorlunda is keeping busy.
Glass manages to get to full guard.
Annorlunda is looking to advance position but Glass has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Annorlunda is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Glass cracks Annorlunda with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Annorlunda is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Glass content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glass scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Annorlunda?
Annorlunda is desperately trying to improve his position but Glass has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Glass will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Annorlunda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glass at a distance.
Glass closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Annorlunda did well to prevent Glass getting side control.
Annorlunda scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Glass manages to mount him!
Glass working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Glass lands a nice shot to the head.
Annorlunda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Annorlunda's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Glass controlling from the full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass has isolated one of Annorlunda's arms. Annorlunda looking to fight him off but Glass twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Glass!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Martin Glass waved his t-shirt featuring OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamkhalaev has chosen CoCo (MAKJ Remix) - O.T. Genasis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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163 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrion Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamkhalaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Shamkhalaev tries to sprawl but Snow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shamkhalaev is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shamkhalaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snow is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shamkhalaev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrion Snow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Esposito will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito throws a hook but Bizarria avoids it easily.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Esposito misses with a looping left.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Bizarria walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Esposito.
Bizarria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizarria changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Esposito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Esposito is predictable there
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Esposito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esposito has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hunter MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bizarria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
Bizarria is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria won't allow Esposito to sweep him here.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
Bizarria passes Esposito's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bizarria frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Esposito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Esposito that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bizarria looking to ground and pound but Esposito is blocking nicely.
Esposito wants to hold on but Bizarria pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bizarria is staying active.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bizarria cracks Esposito with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Esposito is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Bizarria.
Bizarria connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizarria has control of Esposito's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Esposito regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bizarria working for a submission but Esposito is keeping him at bay.
Esposito tries to hold on but Bizarria postures up.
Bizarria lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria dominating with strikes here.
Bizarria working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bizarria misses with a head shot.
Bizarria landing punches.
Bizarria has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Esposito's face.
Bizarria looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bizarria working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Esposito is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizarria is landing with some decent strikes but Esposito is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Esposito is still in real trouble! Can Bizarria finish him?
Esposito is bucking up trying to escape but Bizarria cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bizarria putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Esposito is bucking up trying to escape but Bizarria cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bizarria looking to finish Esposito with some ground and pound. This is bad for Esposito!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bizarria looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Esposito covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Verama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Swing It Away. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verama avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ericsson, right into the meat.
Ericsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ericsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.
Verama throws a head kick but Ericsson moves out of range.
Ericsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Verama is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Ericsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ericsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verama is able to avoid easily.
Ericsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Ericsson.
Verama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Ericsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ericsson slips under a jab.
Verama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ericsson.
Ericsson jabs at Verama's body.
A leg kick checked by Ericsson.
Ludvig Ericsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Ericsson misses
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Verama. Those never looked like landing.
Ericsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ericsson lands a nice hook to Verama's body. Verama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Verama takes one to the chin there.
Ericsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ericsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ericsson lands the left hand.
Verama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ericsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Verama at a distance.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ericsson counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ericsson as he avoids it easily.
Ericsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Verama rather than just go for the knockout.
Verama avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson closes the distance and pushes Verama back into the ropes.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Ericsson scores with a shot to the side of Verama's head.
Ericsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verama.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ericsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ericsson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ericsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
Ericsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Verama tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Verama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ericsson.
Verama prevents a body shot from Ericsson.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Verama digs a right hand into Ericsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ericsson's gas tank.
Ericsson blocks a body shot from Verama.
Verama working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verama.
A shot in the inside from Verama.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Verama.
Ericsson manages to break the clinch.
Ericsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama swings widly with a right hand
and Ericsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Ericsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Verama misses
and Ericsson counters with a nice body shot.
Verama clinches up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama trying to stall but Ericsson improves his position.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson blocking some punches.
Verama tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Verama back against the ropes.
Ericsson breaks from the clinch.
Ericsson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ericsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Verama gets an underhook and turns Ericsson into the ropes.
Ericsson can't find room to land a body shot as Verama controls the action.
Verama tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
Verama misses with some punches.
Ericsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Verama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ericsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verama misses with some punches.
Verama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verama tries a body shot but Ericsson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ericsson slips under a jab.
Verama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Verama finds it's way through Ericsson's defenses.
Ericsson scores with a nice strike.
Verama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Verama moves into the clinch.
Verama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ericsson.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Verama is trying to pull guard but Ericsson has him pressed against the ropes.
Verama blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericsson blocks an uppercut.
Verama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Verama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Ericsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ericsson lands a leg kick that knocks Verama off balance momentarily.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ericsson cracks Verama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Verama moves to clinch but Ericsson breaks away
and Ericsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama with a nice cross.
Verama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
Verama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ericsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ericsson lands with a kick to the temple. Verama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Verama throws a solid leg kick but Ericsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama.
Ericsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ericsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama lands a glancing blow to the side of Ericsson's head.
Verama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ericsson feints a counter leg kick.
Verama lands with an overhand left.
Ludvig Ericsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verama tries a head kick but it misses.
Ericsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ericsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verama throws the left hand but Ericsson avoids the punch easily.
Ericsson looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Ericsson throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ericsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Verama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ericsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Verama is keeping busy.
Ericsson lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Ericsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Verama lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama scores with a hook to the body.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
Ericsson has a couple of punches blocked by Verama.
A left hand lands to the body for Verama.
Ericsson can't find room to land a body shot as Verama controls the action.
Ericsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ericsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ludvig Ericsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ericsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verama working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Verama.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ludvig Ericsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ericsson connects with a looping right hand.
Verama swings for the body but Ericsson moves out of range.
Verama throws a series of strikes that have Ericsson backpedaling.
Ericsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ericsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verama takes a swing at Ericsson's ribcage but misses.
Verama backing away here, and Ericsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Verama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ericsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ericsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ericsson - that will leave a mark!
Ericsson with a jab.
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!
Verama throws a sloppy head kick and Ericsson moves out of range easily.
Verama throws a right hand that Ericsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ericsson also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson connects with a high kick.
Verama misses with an uppercut. Ericsson saw that one coming.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Ericsson counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ericsson tried to score with a low kick but Verama checks it.
Good shot there by Ericsson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ericsson lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ericsson.
Ericsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ericsson lands a jab to Verama's midsection.
Verama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ericsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Ericsson scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hector Verama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson moves out of range as Verama strikes.
Verama cracks Ericsson with a good jab.
Verama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Verama is rocked!
Nice body punch from Ericsson.
Oh Verama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Verama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Ericsson.
Ericsson moves in close and cracks Verama with a massive right hand! Verama, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ericsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludvig Ericsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Sayonara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oke Yagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayonara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Edge Of The Blade. Yagin has chosen Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Higher Ground as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oke Yagin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yagin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Yagin.
Yagin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Yagin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yagin throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yagin manages to avoid it.
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yagin.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Sayonara.
Yagin with a jab.
Yagin loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
Yagin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Yagin moves away and avoids it.
Yagin stuns Sayonara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Yagin. That snapped Sayonara's head back.
Yagin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sayonara looks to land a combination. Yagin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yagin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yagin takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagin throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily.
Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yagin.
Yagin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yagin lands with a shot to the body.
Yagin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yagin walks into a jab.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Yagin.
Sayonara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yagin thuds his shin into the meat of Sayonara's side.
Sayonara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sayonara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sayonara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yagin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sayonara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yagin misses.
Sayonara connects with a nice looking jab.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Sayonara is looking to clinch.
Sayonara jabs Yagin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
Yagin misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sayonara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiri Sayonara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yagin tries to move into range but Sayonara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yagin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sayonara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yagin with the counter takedown but Sayonara avoids it easily.
Sayonara throws a right and a left that Yagin avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Yagin.
Yagin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sayonara looks to throw the jab but Yagin is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yagin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left and a right from Yagin both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Sayonara looks to land a body kick but Yagin moved away.
Sayonara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yagin! But no joy.
Yagin 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.
Yagin lands a nice hook to Sayonara's body. Sayonara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yagin misses with the body kick
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sayonara slips under a jab from Yagin.
Sayonara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sayonara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yagin manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayonara throws a right and a left that Yagin avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Yagin misses.
Yagin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Sayonara misses with a low kick.
Yagin throws a lazy body kick
and Yagin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara lands with an uppercut that bounces Yagin off the ropes and back into range.
Yagin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Yagin gets the takedown into side control.
Yagin misses with the ground and pound.
Sayonara regains half guard.
Yagin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sayonara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sayonara.
Sayonara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yagin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yagin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sayonara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yagin has managed to get both his arms back between Sayonara's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yagin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sayonara tries to buck Yagin off but Yagin is having none of it.
Sayonara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sayonara dodges the ground and pound from Yagin.
Sayonara taking a bit of punishment here - Yagin scoring with strikes.
Sayonara is trying to get back to half guard.
Yagin landing strikes.
Oke Yagin has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Sayonara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin gets to mount! Sayonara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Yagin raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yagin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sayonara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sayonara is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sayonara's face as Yagin controls the position.
Yagin trying to control the position but Sayonara is working away.
Yagin working the head with strikes.
Yagin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yagin trying to control the position but Sayonara is working away.
Sayonara can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is looking for a sweep.
Yagin trying to control the action but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
Sayonara is looking to reverse the position.
Yagin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yagin landing strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sayonara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sayonara is thwarting Yagin's attempts to control the position.
Sayonara is looking to take a break and control but Yagin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is thwarting Yagin's attempts to control the position.
Sayonara is trying to control the action in half guard but Yagin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yagin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yagin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Yagin trying to control from the bottom.
Sayonara wants to pass to mount but Yagin is defending the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sayonara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yagin delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yagin throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Yagin. Those never looked like landing.
Yagin takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oke Yagin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sayonara lands the left hand.
Jiri Sayonara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
Yagin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara walks into a left hand.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Yagin.
Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yagin.
Yagin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sayonara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagin misses with an uppercut.
Sayonara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yagin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sayonara. Sayonara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagin takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yagin fails to land.
Sayonara lands with a short shot to the head.
Sayonara misses with a body punch.
A short left from Sayonara.
Sayonara breaks the clinch.
Sayonara staying out of range there.
Sayonara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yagin in his tracks.
Sayonara misses with a leg kick.
Sayonara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yagin throws a combination. Sayonara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Yagin does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Yagin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sayonara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good exchange - Sayonara coming out on top.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Sayonara takes one to the side of the head.
Oke Yagin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagin closes the distance and clinches.
Sayonara misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is looking to control Yagin's arms but Yagin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sayonara has his back to the ropes.
Yagin blocks a body shot from Sayonara.
Yagin tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Yagin back against the ropes.
Yagin is leaning against Sayonara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yagin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yagin prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
Sayonara effectively controlling the action here.
Yagin lands a right hand.
Yagin lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yagin.
Yagin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sayonara is keeping busy.
Sayonara swings wildly with an uppercut but Yagin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sayonara working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yagin has him pressed against the ropes.
Sayonara lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yagin or not.
Yagin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sayonara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yagin tries to work over Sayonara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayonara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yagin's elbow.
Sayonara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sayonara misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sayonara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yagin is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sayonara lands a hook that snaps the head of Yagin backwards.
Sayonara misses with some punches.
Yagin prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
A nice left hand lands by Sayonara.
Yagin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagin.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara can't find room to land a body shot as Yagin controls the action.
Yagin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sayonara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jiri Sayonara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oke Yagin.
Yagin prevents a body shot from Sayonara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yagin.
A short right from Yagin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yagin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayonara working aggressively here.
Sayonara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yagin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Yagin digs a good hook to Sayonara's body.
Yagin loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jiri Sayonara.
I think Sayonara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiri Sayonara!
A relieved looking Jiri Sayonara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Dradic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Dykstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Dradic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Dykstra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dradic avoids the head kick by Dykstra.
Dradic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dykstra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dradic slows down the pace here.
Dradic trying to control the position but instead, Dykstra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dradic into the ropes.
Dradic has Dykstra pushed against the ropes.
Dradic tries to break free but Dykstra pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dykstra breaks the clinch.
Dradic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dykstra follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Damien Dradic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dykstra ducks right into an uppercut from Dradic.
Dykstra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dykstra misses with a head kick.
Dykstra has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dykstra loads up on a big right hand but Dradic slips the punch.
Dradic lands with a hook. Dykstra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dradic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dykstra cracks Dradic with an open hand slap.
Dykstra moves out of range of the body kick from Dradic.
Dykstra lands a body shot.
Dradic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dykstra jabs Dradic right on the nose. Dradic blinks but takes it well.
Dradic moves out of range of the leg kick from Dykstra.
Dradic lands a head kick. Dykstra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dykstra cracks Dradic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dradic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dykstra finish him?
Dradic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dradic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dykstra shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dradic swings widly with a right hand
and Dykstra counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Dykstra!
A very excited looking Doc Dykstra made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Garbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garbutt comes to the ring accompanied by Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garbutt tries to work over Ruth's front leg with a kick but Ruth checks it.
We've been told by Garbutt's head coaches at Black City that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garbutt scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth blocks a leg kick.
Garbutt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruth on the side of the head.
Garbutt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Garbutt.
No joy there for Garbutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garbutt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruth throws a series of punches but Garbutt avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt tries to move into range but Ruth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Ruth.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garbutt, right into the meat.
Ruth throws the left hand but Garbutt avoids the punch easily.
Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garbutt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garbutt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garbutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruth wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Garbutt postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garbutt scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth trying to keep a closed guard but Garbutt is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garbutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Garbutt from controlling successfully.
Garbutt postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Garbutt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garbutt wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth trying to keep a closed guard but Garbutt is proving a slippery customer.
Garbutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garbutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruth on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ruth cracks Garbutt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Garbutt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ed Ruth has been cut.
Ruth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the body from Garbutt misses
and Ruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Garbutt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garbutt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruth checks it well.
Garbutt cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Ruth. Those never looked like landing.
Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Garbutt is looking for a counter combo.
Garbutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbutt's waist but Garbutt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruth off to one side.
Garbutt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth's cut.
That's time! Garbutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good leg kick by Garbutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garbutt lands a slapping body shot.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garbutt is looking to chop away at Ruth's legs.
Ruth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garbutt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Garbutt misses.
A little jabbing left from Ruth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruth throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
Garbutt is looking to slow Ruth down with leg kicks.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garbutt connects with a right hand. Ruth shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garbutt.
Ruth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garbutt.
Garbutt feints and then cracks Ruth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruth down.
Nice defenses there by Garbutt.
Garbutt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruth misses with a hook
and Garbutt counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruth misses with a hook to the body
and Garbutt counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Garbutt lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt staying out of range there.
Garbutt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garbutt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruth's head.
Nice shot lands for Ruth.
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Garbutt tries to clinch up.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Garbutt misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garbutt on the side of the head.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Garbutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid body kick from Garbutt.
Ruth tries to move into range but Garbutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Garbutt misses its intended target.
Garbutt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth checks a leg kick.
Garbutt misses with a kick to the body.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruth lands an overhand right.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Ruth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garbutt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ruth misses.
Garbutt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruth misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbutt throws a push kick but Ruth slaps the foot to one side.
Ruth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garbutt lands a head kick. Ruth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Garbutt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruth.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Garbutt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garbutt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Garbutt backs off Ruth throws a huge counter combo but Garbutt manages to avoid it all.
Garbutt walks into a left hand.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Garbutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ruth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garbutt is looking to chop away at Ruth's legs.
Garbutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garbutt throws the kick towards the body but Ruth avoids it.
Ruth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garbutt counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Garbutt.
Ruth unleashes a big counter combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Garbutt.
Ruth 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.
Garbutt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garbutt has a takedown stuffed.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Ruth moves out of range.
Garbutt fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garbutt throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Garbutt lands a leg kick that knocks Ruth off balance momentarily.
Garbutt scoring well with a low kick there.
Garbutt misses with a head kick.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt throws a wild body kick that Ruth sees coming a mile off.
Ruth lands with a nice body punch.
Garbutt misses with a looping left.
Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garbutt thows a leg kick but Ruth checks it
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbutt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Garbutt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruth lands with an uppercut that bounces Garbutt off the ropes and back into range.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt - Garbutt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garbutt tries to counter with a takedown but Ruth is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth scores with a takedown into Garbutt's guard.
Garbutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ruth being controlled here momentarily.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garbutt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garbutt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt tries to buck Ruth off but Ruth is having none of it.
Garbutt taking a bit of punishment here - Ruth scoring with strikes.
Ruth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ruth throws a strike aimed at the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt avoids it well.
Ruth cracks Garbutt with a big elbow.
Ruth throws an elbow but Garbutt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Garbutt is trying to control Ruth's posture but Ruth avoids it.
The ground and pound from Ruth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ruth lands a few punches from side control.
Ed Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garbutt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garbutt wants to control but Ruth postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Ruth.
I think Garbutt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Garbutt!
A very excited looking Kevin Garbutt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Creosote McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creosote McGee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Creosote McGee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Karlsson lands.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karlsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karlsson, right into the meat.
Karlsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGee checks a leg kick.
McGee slips a straight right by Karlsson.
McGee misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
McGee delivers a nice body kick.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from McGee.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
Karlsson cracks McGee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karlsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karlsson wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Karlsson is pulling down on McGee's head to control his posture.
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson 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.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but McGee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGee lands an overhand right.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee drives through and clinches with Karlsson against the ropes.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson slows down the pace here.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Karlsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karlsson is trying to maintain a safe position but McGee gets an underhook and turns Karlsson into the ropes.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
McGee keeps control of Karlsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karlsson tries to stall but McGee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson stalks McGee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGee's face. McGee staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Creosote McGee has been cut.
McGee misses with a body kick.
McGee shoots in looking for a takedown but Karlsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Karlsson - just one landing.
McGee tries to land a front kick but Karlsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee scores with a head kick. Karlsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Creosote McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Creosote McGee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as McGee blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick there by McGee.
Karlsson swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGee moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee blocks a jab.
McGee checks a leg kick nicely.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped McGee's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
McGee misses with a hook to the body
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karlsson misses the body punch
and McGee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karlsson thinking.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.
McGee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson takes one to the side of the head.
Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
McGee swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
McGee throws a body punch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karlsson jabs at McGee's body.
McGee misses with a jab to the body
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karlsson with a nice cross.
Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGee's head.
Karlsson avoids the body shot from McGee.
Karlsson works McGee's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karlsson's calf.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGee staying out of range there.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
McGee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karlsson throws a chopping leg kick but McGee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGee connects with a leg kick. Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown.
McGee cracks Karlsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson throws a low kick but McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Karlsson with a hook.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
McGee lands a right hook to the body.
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGee is working for an americana but Karlsson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst McGee was thinking about the submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Creosote McGee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
McGee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Good work by McGee as he checks the leg kick.
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGee walks into a straight right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGee to score with a decent uppercut.
McGee lands a slapping body shot.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karlsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
McGee staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karlsson's calf.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGee slips under a jab from Karlsson.
McGee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karlsson scrambles back to his feet.
McGee misses with a body shot.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee cracks Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Karlsson jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGee walks into a left hand.
Karlsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but McGee seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and McGee counters with a leg kick.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee scores with a shot to the body.
McGee scores with a jab. Karlsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee lands a jab to Karlsson's midsection.
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
McGee is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGee lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karlsson under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee thuds a left hand into Karlsson's body.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karlsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
Karlsson throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGee is looking to land body kicks.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karl Karlsson.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Guk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Whitaker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Whitaker - just one landing.
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whitaker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jong Guk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jong Guk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
and Whitaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker takes one to the chin there.
Whitaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitaker ! But no joy.
Jong Guk wants to slow Whitaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Jong Guk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Whitaker jumps back.
Jong Guk misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk works the jab nicely.
Whitaker throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Whitaker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jong Guk scores with a jab.
Whitaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whitaker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Whitaker .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker works Jong Guk's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Whitaker avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitaker ! But no joy.
Whitaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk is rocked!
Whitaker stuns Jong Guk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Jong Guk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jong Guk is breathing heavily.
Whitaker lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jong Guk up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Whitaker from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jong Guk's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Whitaker !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Wax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Summers!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wax fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Summers sprawls well initially but Wax persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Summers is looking for a sweep. Wax is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Summers wants to control but Wax is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Summers tries to get to full guard but Wax has control of the leg.
Summers is trying to maintain the position but Wax is very close to passing his half guard.
Summers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Summers is looking to improve his position.
Summers keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax is pressing down on Summers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Summers is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is looking to improve his position.
Summers is refusing to be controlled, as Wax sits in half guard.
Summers missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wax wants to take a breather but Summers is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Summers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wax walks forward, straight into a front kick from Summers.
Summers tries a low kick but Wax avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Summers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wax.
Summers cracks Wax with a good jab.
Wax moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Wax misses with an uppercut.
Wax throws a chopping leg kick but Summers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wax.
Summers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Summers connects with an inside leg kick.
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Wax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Summers is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wax - that will leave a mark!
Summers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wax moves into range and clinches up with Summers.
Wax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers misses with some punches.
Summers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Summers lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wax.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Summers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Summers misses with the head strike.
Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
Summers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wax backwards.
A short body shot lands from Summers as the two fighters clinch.
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Summers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers tries a body shot but Wax blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Summers.
Summers presses Wax against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Summers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Summers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Summers cracks Wax with a nice body shot.
Summers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Summers working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Summers gets through Wax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Summers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Summers has a couple of punches blocked by Wax.
Summers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Summers fails to land.
Summers misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Summers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Summers avoids it.
Wax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Summers is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Summers.
Summers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers working aggressively here.
Summers takes a shot to the head.
Summers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Summers breaks from the clinch.
Summers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Summers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wax attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Summers lands a head shot.
Wax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Summers's hands.
Wax blocks a low kick nicely.
Wax misses with a shot to the body
and Summers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Summers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wax is out of range and Summers settles back down.
Summers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wax takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alex Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wax counters with a nice uppercut.
Summers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers connects with a single shot there.
Summers tries to land a body kick
and Wax counters with a nice body kick.
Donk. Summers catches Wax right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Summers tries to land a leg kick but Wax saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Summers.
Wax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Wax takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wax moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wax - that will leave a mark!
Wax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Summers is out of range and Wax settles back down.
Wax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wax swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Summers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Summers throws a leg kick but Wax checks it.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target.
Wax lands a high kick!
Wax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Summers connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Summers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Summers, right into the meat.
Summers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Summers thows a body kick. Wax tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Summers connects with a looping right hand.
Wax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Summers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wax checks it well.
Summers lands a leg kick that knocks Wax off balance momentarily.
Summers throws a front kick aimed at Wax's knee but Wax avoids it well.
Wax feinted with a counter takedown.
Summers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Summers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wax throws a hook to the side of Summers's head but Summers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wax throws a leg kick but Summers checks it.
Wax scores with a leg kick.
Summers keeps the fight on the outside.
Alex Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Wax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Summers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Summers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Summers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Summers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Summers lands with an uppercut that bounces Wax off the ropes and back into range.
Summers scores with a push kick.
Wax wants to land a leg kick but Summers is out of range.
Wax tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Summers throws a hook but Wax avoids it easily.
Summers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wax takes a step back to recover.
Summers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Summers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wax back to the ropes. Summers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wax is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Summers tenderised Wax's leg. Wax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Wax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Summers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alex Summers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Summers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wax seems to have got his legs back now.
Wax blocks a low kick nicely.
Wax half committed to a counter leg kick.
Summers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Summers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Summers misses with a looping left.
Wax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers misses with a hook.
That kick from Summers tenderised Wax's leg. Wax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot lands for Wax.
Summers misses with an uppercut
and Wax counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Wax.
Summers feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Summers.
Summers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wax is out of range and Summers settles back down.
Summers throws a chopping leg kick but Wax manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Summers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Summers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wax checks it well.
Wax with a nice cross.
Summers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wax's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Wax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wax misses with a left hand
and Summers counters with a series of strikes. Wax will be more careful next time no doubt.
Summers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Summers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Summers cracks Wax with a good jab.
Summers throws a body shot but no joy.
Summers tries to work over Wax's front leg with a kick but Wax checks it.
Crunch! Summers slams his shin into Wax's torso.
Wax delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wax with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Summers.
A bone on bone clash there as Wax blocks the leg kick.
Wax throwing a counter right hand but Summers manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Summers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers fakes the leg kick and cracks Wax in the body.
Summers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wax takes a step back to recover.
Wax misses with a looping left.
Summers pushes Wax away with a front kick.
Wax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Summers. That did some damage!
Wax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Summers.
Wax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid body kick from Summers.
Wax checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Wax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
A clash of legs there as Wax blocks the low kick.
Summers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wax's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Summers. Wax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Summers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wax throws a push kick but Summers slaps the foot to one side.
Summers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Summers.
Wax gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wax looks to land a left hand but Summers moved out of range nicely.
Summers dips to his left and cracks Wax with an uppercut!
Wax cracks the inside of Summers's front leg.
Wax stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Summers.
Summers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Wax.
Summers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wax counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Summers looks for the body kick but Wax saw that one coming.
Wax moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Summers missing with a left hand there. Wax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wax throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
Summers tries to land a leg kick but Wax saw it coming and moves away.
Wax's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Summers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wax.
Summers walks into a straight right hand from Wax.
Wax misses the jab.
Summers lands with a hook. Wax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wax dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Summers. That did some damage!
Summers tries to land a leg kick but Wax saw it coming and moves away.
Wax on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Summers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wax appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Summers.
Summers misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax misses with a body shot.
Wax connects with a high kick.
Wax swings for the body but Summers moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wax avoids the head kick by Summers.
Wax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers scores with a head kick.
Summers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Summers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wax tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Summers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Summers throws a big counter head kick but Wax avoids it with no problem.
Summers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wax throws a sloppy head kick and Summers moves out of range easily.
Summers moves out of range of the leg kick from Wax.
Summers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Summers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Summers blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Summers really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wax loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Wax shoots in but no luck this time.
Wax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Summers can pounce on him.
Wax moves out of range of the leg kick from Summers.
A slow jab from Wax misses its intended target.
Wax wants to slow Summers down by chopping away at his legs.
Summers with a jab.
Wax gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wax missing with knees to the body.
Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Summers blocks with his arms.
Summers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wax backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Summers.
Summers throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Summers.
Summers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Summers cracks Wax with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Summers dips a shoulder and cracks Wax with a mighty uppercut! Wax falls back against the ropes and Summers unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wax is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Summers screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Summers!
Alex Summers is the new welterweight champion!
Alex Summers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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