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HFL #25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul OConnell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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272 lbs
18 - 21 - 1 |
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285 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul OConnell!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OConnell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
OConnell lands a shoulder strike.
OConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eikmeyer.
OConnell cracks Eikmeyer with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OConnell.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that OConnell 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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OConnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but OConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell is stalling here.
A short left from OConnell.
OConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eikmeyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OConnell just leaning against Eikmeyer, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OConnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from OConnell.
Eikmeyer has OConnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OConnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eikmeyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eikmeyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eikmeyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OConnell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Eikmeyer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eikmeyer is breathing heavily.
OConnell lands a left hand.
OConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OConnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but OConnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eikmeyer wants a takedown but no success here.
OConnell pushes Eikmeyer against the cage. OConnell is working some dirty boxing. OConnell pushes off with a quick right hook! Eikmeyer goes down! Eikmeyer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! OConnell moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stand My Ground. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
217 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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198 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong lands a jab to the nose.
Shark scores with a punch to the head.
Hong throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Good standup being displayed there by Shark as he connects with a hook.
Shark tries to move into range but Hong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark works Hong's body with a nice hook.
Shark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hong's head.
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Hong throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shark is defended easily by Hong.
Hong flicks out a counter leg kick but Shark steps away.
Hong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Hong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shark is looking to escape.
Shark scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hong manages to mount him!
Shark is trying to stand up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shark trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hong won't let Shark get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hong with shots to the head and body - Shark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shark taking shots to the head.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hong! Shark is hurt baaadly! Hong is firing away with more strikes - Shark is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Antoni Kristofer Hong is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Antoni Kristofer Hong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lacroix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Point Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lacroix counter with a right hand.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Lacroix lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacroix.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Lacroix's ribs.
Fighter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fighter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lacroix tries to roll over but Fighter keeps him under control.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lacroix is defending against the submission attempts here by Fighter.
Lacroix wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is nestled in close to Lacroix, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lacroix is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lacroix trying to control here.
Lacroix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter trying to control from half guard but Lacroix is working away.
Fighter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lacroix trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Lacroix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fighter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fighter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fighter trying to control from Lacroix's half guard. Lacroix has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Lacroix keeps moving.
Fighter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Lacroix keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lacroix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacroix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacroix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fighter misses with an uppercut
and Lacroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Point Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter throws a right hand that Lacroix ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacroix also avoids with ease.
Lacroix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacroix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fighter dips to his left and cracks Lacroix with an uppercut!
Lacroix ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lacroix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Fighter blocks the low kick.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Lacroix moved out of range.
Lacroix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lacroix throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacroix counters with a good low kick that Fighter was not able to check.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix misses with an uppercut.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacroix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacroix moves away.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacroix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter misses with a takedown
and Lacroix counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacroix lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Lacroix slips the punch.
Fighter staying out of range there.
Lacroix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter looks to land a right hand but Lacroix moved out of range.
Lacroix leaves Fighter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Lacroix saw that one coming.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacroix was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fighter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lacroix - the referee stops the clock and Fighter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lacroix. Fighter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter throws a hook but Lacroix avoids it easily.
Lacroix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacroix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fighter gets the takedown into side control.
Fighter trying to control the action but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fighter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Point Fighter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lacroix tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fighter is looking to stall here but Lacroix recovers full guard.
Fighter looking to pass the guard.
Fighter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lacroix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fighter throwing strikes from guard but Lacroix blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lacroix holds on and takes a little breather.
Lacroix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lacroix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fighter defends it easily.
Fighter throwing strikes but missing.
Fighter postures up.
Fighter is in close to Lacroix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter distracts Lacroix with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fighter won't allow Lacroix to sweep him here.
Fighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fighter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fighter trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Fighter throws a big elbow that misses.
Lacroix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lacroix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fighter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lacroix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fighter trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Fighter content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lacroix slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacroix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Max Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Fighter fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Point Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacroix.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacroix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacroix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacroix. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lacroix working a defensive guard here.
Lacroix keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lacroix keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Lacroix looking for a sweep. Not yet Lacroix, not yet.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacroix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lacroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacroix preventing the sweep.
Lacroix trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fighter is on top in guard.
Fighter won't allow Lacroix to sweep him here.
Fighter is stalling in the full guard.
Fighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lacroix keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Lacroix can't keep his opponent in guard - Fighter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fighter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lacroix is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fighter lands strikes from half guard.
Lacroix trying to hold on to Fighter's head to control him but Fighter postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lacroix wants to improve his position but Fighter is controlling well.
Fighter is trying to control. Lacroix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacroix wants to get back to full guard but Fighter has mounted him!
Fighter looking to finish Lacroix with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lacroix!
Lacroix wants to hold on but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fighter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fighter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Lacroix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lacroix is rocked!
Lacroix tries to lock up and control but Fighter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Point Fighter really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lacroix slips a jab from Fighter.
Lacroix throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter moves out of range easily.
Lacroix moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacroix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacroix throws a front kick aimed at Fighter's knee but Fighter avoids it well.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Lacroix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacroix misses its target.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lacroix.
Lacroix slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Lacroix tried to counter with a leg kick but Fighter avoided it.
Lacroix scoring well with a low kick there.
Max Lacroix is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Fighter finds it's target.
Lacroix scores with a leg kick.
Lacroix swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacroix throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lacroix, right into the meat.
Fighter lands with a right hand.
Fighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fighter connects with a body shot.
Fighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacroix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Lacroix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacroix manages to avoid it.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fighter cracks Lacroix with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacroix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.
Fighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacroix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacroix counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lacroix throws a front kick aimed at Fighter's knee but Fighter avoids it well.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacroix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fighter takes a swing at Lacroix's ribcage but misses.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Max Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Fighter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
Lacroix throwing a counter right hand but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Lacroix fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fighter just manages to avoid it.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacroix slips under a jab.
Lacroix tries to counter by clinching up but Fighter breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter thuds his right hand into Lacroix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacroix walks into a jab.
Lacroix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Lacroix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacroix.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Lacroix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacroix thows a leg kick but Fighter checks it
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Lacroix slips the punch.
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Lacroix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Lacroix's shoulder, as Lacroix tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lacroix lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Lacroix looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacroix was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Lacroix slips under a jab.
Lacroix scores with a sloppy right hand. Fighter should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fighter misses with a left hand
and Lacroix counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lacroix has time to react.
Fighter missing with a left hand there. Lacroix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Lacroix slips the punch.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacroix moves away.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacroix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Point Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fighter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lacroix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lacroix ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Lacroix scores with a punch to the head.
Lacroix moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Fighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacroix momentarily.
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter throws a hook but Lacroix blocks it.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Lacroix's body.
Fighter lands a jab to the nose.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacroix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lacroix. That one must have hurt.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Lacroix leaves Fighter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lacroix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter cracks Lacroix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lacroix defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter swings for the body but Lacroix moves out of range.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Lacroix avoids them all with ease.
Fighter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fighter throws an off balance right hand
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Lacroix.
Lacroix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacroix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fighter on the side of the head.
Fighter slips a straight right by Lacroix.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Lacroix.
Fighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacroix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fighter's knee momentarily.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacroix is just out of range.
Lacroix thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Lacroix misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacroix.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacroix misses with a looping right.
Lacroix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.
Lacroix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacroix counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Lacroix slips the punch.
Lacroix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lacroix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Lacroix. No joy for Fighter on that attempt.
Lacroix is looking to counter the offense by Fighter and move into the clinch.
Lacroix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Lacroix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fighter misses the jab.
Lacroix fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fighter just manages to avoid it.
Fighter slips a jab from Lacroix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fighter throws an off balance right hand
and Lacroix counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacroix goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fighter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lacroix pinned against the cage. Lacroix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lacroix tried to counter with a leg kick but Fighter avoided it.
Max Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Fighter clobbers Lacroix with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacroix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fighter's hands.
Fighter cracks Lacroix with a good jab.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacroix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fighter on the side of the head.
Max Lacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter digs a good body shot into Lacroix's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fighter.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Lacroix moves away and avoids it.
Lacroix walks into a jab.
Fighter lands a lovely overhand right.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacroix moves away.
Lacroix throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter lands a body shot.
Lacroix throws a combination. Fighter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
Fighter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lacroix quickly recovers to half guard.
Lacroix tries to roll over but Fighter keeps him under control.
Lacroix is defending against the submission attempts here by Fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacroix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fighter.
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 Max Lacroix.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Point Fighter!
Point Fighter is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Point Fighter 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by K.C.S.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
152 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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25
150 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Law sprawls well. Law wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Law tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab from Law.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Law finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Law takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Law manages to get underhooks.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Law.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Law digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Law is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshall Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Johnson.
Law struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Law after a bit of a struggle.
Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Law manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
Law lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Law misses with some punches.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Law.
A short right from Law.
A hook to the body from Law.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Law is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Law is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Law to the mat. Law regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Law has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Johnson looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Law cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Law slips under a jab from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Law controlling the position well.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Law's temple.
Law is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Law is trying to stand.
Law slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson is working Law over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Law dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Law scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Law.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Law is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Law throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Law's guard.
Law trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Law seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Law manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Law misses with the head strike.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marshall Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Johnson.
Law working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
Law tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Law working aggressively here.
Law is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Law down to the mat. Law avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Law blocks a leg kick.
Marshall Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Law swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Law takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Law circles away.
Donk. Law catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Marshall Law is winning the standup battle so far.
Law misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Law. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Law.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Law.
Dave Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Law defends it nicely.
Law takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Law dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Law's head back.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Law dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Law lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Law throws Johnson to one side and escapes!
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Law is wise to it.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Law tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Law's guard.
Law has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Law is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Law after a bit of a struggle.
Law working aggressively here.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Law.
Law lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson has Law pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Law manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Law struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to drag Law to the mat but Law just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Law misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Law dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Law misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Law is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Law gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Law fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marshall Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Johnson.
Law throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Johnson slips a jab from Law.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Law.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Law.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Law counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Law counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Law finish him?
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Law lands a body shot.
Law lands a front kick.
Law lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Johnson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Law!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Law!
Marshall Law retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marshall Law made sure he mentioned Brazil War House (Laundry 90%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Sigurd Lodbrok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
167 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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27
165 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kim defending well as Lodbrok loads up on a big left hand.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Lodbrok throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Lodbrok catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Lodbrok cracks Kim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lodbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lodbrok. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands a slapping body shot.
Lodbrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Kim misses its target.
Lodbrok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kim's hands.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Lodbrok does no damage.
Kim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lodbrok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Lodbrok manages to avoid it.
Lodbrok connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok lands with an uppercut that bounces Kim off the cage and back into range.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lodbrok lands a nice shot to the body.
Lodbrok lands a left and a right that send Kim crashing to the mat, dazed. Lodbrok thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kim is rocked!
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Lodbrok drops Kim with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kim! Lodbrok dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok is the new lightweight champion!
Sigurd Lodbrok was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansky has chosen Płomień 81 - Powiedz na osiedlu as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
275 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Meyer Lansky!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lansky misses with a body shot.
Yiftos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lansky.
Yiftos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lansky defending well as Yiftos loads up on a big left hand.
Lansky fakes the leg kick and cracks Yiftos in the body.
Lansky tries to bum rush Yiftos with a series of wild strikes but Yiftos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lansky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
Lansky takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lansky punishes Yiftos's body with a nice straight punch.
Lansky misses with a head kick.
Yiftos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yiftos!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lansky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yiftos doesn't seem bothered though.
Lansky lands a nice looking body shot.
Yiftos is breathing heavily.
Lansky scores with a body shot.
Yiftos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Yiftos misses.
Meyer Lansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yiftos throws a hook to the side of Lansky's head but Lansky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yiftos tries a head kick but it misses.
Lansky pushes Yiftos up against the cage in a clinch.
Lansky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yiftos 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yiftos's head.
It looks like Sisa Yiftos has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yiftos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lansky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yiftos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lansky works Yiftos's body with a nice hook.
Lansky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lansky works Yiftos's body with a nice hook.
Lansky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good shot there by Lansky.
Lansky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Yiftos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lansky.
Yiftos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lansky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lansky punishes Yiftos's body with a nice straight punch.
Yiftos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lansky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yiftos's sensitive parts.
Lansky lands a big right hand that sends Yiftos crashing to the mat! Lansky stays standing though and waves Yiftos back to his feet!
Yiftos is rocked!
Lansky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Yiftos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yiftos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lansky - the referee stops the clock and Yiftos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lansky. Yiftos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lansky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yiftos if he has to take too many more of those.
Yiftos seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lansky! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Meyer Lansky!
Meyer Lansky is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Meyer Lansky made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Penzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillinger comes to the cage accompanied by Listen!!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dillinger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Penzer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penzer looks to land a left hand but Dillinger moved out of range nicely.
Penzer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Penzer.
Penzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillinger throwing a counter right hand but Penzer manages to avoid it.
Penzer thuds a left hand into Dillinger's body.
Penzer 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.
Penzer darts in looking for a takedown but Dillinger gets double underhooks and turns Penzer into the cage.
Penzer tries to work over Dillinger's front leg with a kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Penzer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penzer misses with a head kick.
Dillinger throws a quick counter head kick but Penzer was just out of range.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Mario Penzer has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penzer checks a leg kick.
Penzer throws a hook but Dillinger avoids it easily.
Penzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Penzer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Penzer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dillinger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger lands a jab to the nose.
Penzer misses with a body kick.
Dillinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dillinger lunges at Penzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Penzer's hand.
Penzer slips a jab from Dillinger.
Penzer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dillinger lands the left hand.
Penzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penzer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penzer is rocked!
Dillinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penzer.
Penzer is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillinger finish him?
John Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penzer throws out the jab.
Penzer seems to have recovered his senses.
Penzer thuds his shin into the meat of Dillinger's side.
Penzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Penzer slips the punch.
Dillinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Penzer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penzer wants to land a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
A combination from Penzer does no damage.
Penzer takes one on the button.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Penzer. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penzer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dillinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penzer.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that misses.
Penzer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dillinger tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Penzer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dillinger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Dillinger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dillinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Penzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Dillinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Penzer moved away.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penzer lands with a kick to the temple. Dillinger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dillinger takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penzer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Penzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penzer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penzer looking to throw knees to the head but Dillinger is blocking nicely.
A short left from Dillinger.
Penzer misses with some punches.
Penzer takes a shot to the head.
Penzer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dillinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Penzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Penzer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillinger is defending well for now.
Penzer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Penzer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penzer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Dillinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Penzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries a knee to the head but Penzer blocks it.
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!
Penzer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penzer avoiding damage.
Penzer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penzer's elbow.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penzer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Penzer.
Penzer misses with a straight right.
Dillinger lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Penzer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penzer throws out a leg kick but Dillinger moves out of range and Penzer only half commits.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Penzer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Penzer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penzer somewhat.
Dillinger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Penzer's head but Penzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penzer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Penzer - that will leave a mark!
Dillinger misses with a straight right.
Penzer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dillinger jabs Penzer right on the nose. Penzer blinks but takes it well.
Penzer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dillinger takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penzer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dillinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Penzer's calf.
Dillinger dodges the punch combination from Penzer.
Dillinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penzer can do to turn this around?
Dillinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dillinger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penzer's head.
Penzer misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger is looking to slow Penzer down with leg kicks.
Penzer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dillinger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillinger clobbers Penzer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dillinger blocks a leg kick.
Dillinger scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger takes one to the side of the head.
John Dillinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penzer blocks a head kick by Dillinger.
Penzer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Penzer moved out of range.
Dillinger blocks a leg kick.
Penzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Penzer misses with a hook.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Penzer avoids it.
Penzer throws a good cross that connects.
Dillinger connects with a single shot there.
Penzer tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Dillinger slips a jab from Penzer.
Dillinger catches Penzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Penzer moved out of range.
Dillinger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penzer misses with an uppercut.
Penzer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillinger. Dillinger obviously looking to wear him down.
Dillinger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penzer's head.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Penzer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzer moves away from the strike by Dillinger.
Penzer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dillinger. Dillinger obviously looking to wear him down.
Penzer misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger backing away here, and Penzer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penzer.
Penzer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penzer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dillinger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Dillinger.
Penzer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penzer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillinger's sensitive parts.
Penzer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Penzer checks it.
Penzer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Penzer tried to score with a low kick but Dillinger checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penzer. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger drops Penzer with a big left hand and mounts him. Penzer is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penzer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dillinger content just to control the position here.
Penzer gets back to half guard.
Penzer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penzer.
Dillinger cracks Penzer with a solid left hand.
Dillinger lands a couple of digs.
Penzer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dillinger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penzer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Penzer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dillinger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dillinger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dillinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penzer connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Dillinger there.
Good exchange - Penzer coming out on top.
Dillinger moves into the clinch.
Dillinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penzer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Penzer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dillinger kicks Penzer off and gets to his feet.
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!
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penzer.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penzer throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it.
Dillinger thows a body kick. Penzer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger feints and then cracks Penzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penzer down.
Penzer slips a straight right by Dillinger.
Penzer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dillinger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillinger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dillinger cracks Penzer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Penzer. That snapped Dillinger's head back.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penzer at a distance.
Penzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Dillinger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penzer throws the left hand but Dillinger avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger tries to clinch there but Penzer circles away.
Penzer looks to land a body kick but Dillinger moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Penzer's head but Penzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penzer's head backwards.
Dillinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillinger cracks Penzer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penzer slips under a jab.
Penzer ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Penzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penzer can't get the takedown.
Dillinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penzer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penzer throws a big shot that misses.
Dillinger clinches up with Penzer and pushes him back against the cage.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
Penzer wants a takedown but no success here.
Dillinger lands with a left to the head.
Penzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger.
Penzer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dillinger misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Penzer blocks the low kick.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penzer throws out the jab.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Penzer.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillinger cracks Penzer with a good jab.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penzer throws a body kick that misses.
Dillinger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penzer.
Dillinger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penzer slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Penzer walks straight into a right hand from Dillinger - that's dropped him! Dillinger jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Penzer from any more punishment! Penzer complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Dillinger!
John Dillinger retains his middleweight title!
John Dillinger made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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