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LH19: Strife vs Ramon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kleszczynska Brzeczyszczykiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brzeczyszczykiewicz comes into the arena with 2Pac – Scared Straight blaring out of the sound system. Kleszczynska Brzeczyszczykiewicz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kleszczynska Brzeczyszczykiewicz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Time!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Time looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz misses with a few strikes there.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz 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.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Brzeczyszczykiewicz .
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz tries to work over Time's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Time backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Brzeczyszczykiewicz .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Time's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Brzeczyszczykiewicz .
Time looks winded!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz blocks an uppercut.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Time.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brzeczyszczykiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Time backwards.
Time is rocked!
Brzeczyszczykiewicz dips a shoulder and cracks Time with a mighty uppercut! Time falls back against the cage and Brzeczyszczykiewicz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Time is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brzeczyszczykiewicz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kleszczynska Brzeczyszczykiewicz !
Kleszczynska Brzeczyszczykiewicz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yormomza Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yormomza Thundercunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saul Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thundercunt moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thundercunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hudson backwards.
Thundercunt is muscling Hudson up against the cage and as Hudson bounces back off, Thundercunt cracks him with a huge right hand! Hudson crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yormomza Thundercunt!
A relieved looking Yormomza Thundercunt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Hirvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Rovanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rovanov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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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 The Island, Juha Hirvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxim Rovanov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovanov closes the distance but Hirvi moves to the side
and Hirvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rovanov darts in looking for a takedown but Hirvi gets double underhooks and turns Rovanov into the cage.
Hirvi jabs Rovanov right on the nose. Rovanov blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Rovanov.
Hirvi has closed the distance and engaged Rovanov in a clinch.
Rovanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hirvi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hirvi gets underhooks to prevent Rovanov's takedown attempt.
Juha Hirvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Rovanov.
Hirvi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Hirvi as the two fighters clinch.
Hirvi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rovanov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
Hirvi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovanov being controlled against the cage.
Hirvi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirvi just leaning against Rovanov, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvi gets through Rovanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirvi scores with a shot to the side of Rovanov's head.
Hirvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
Rovanov is rocked!
Hirvi drops Rovanov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rovanov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirvi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvi dips a shoulder and cracks Rovanov with a mighty uppercut! Rovanov falls back against the cage and Hirvi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rovanov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hirvi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Hirvi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Will (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaaki Kanagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeseburger In Paradise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeffrey Will!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masaaki Kanagawa!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Will tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanagawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Will somewhat.
Kanagawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kanagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Will takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Jeffrey Will has been cut.
Kanagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Will tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kanagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Will looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kanagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Will tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Will is looking to clinch but Kanagawa is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanagawa misses the target.
Will connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Will is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Will is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kanagawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Will clinches up with Kanagawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanagawa is trying to force a seperation but Will has the dominant position.
Kanagawa working hard to break the clinch.
Kanagawa is trying to break the clinch but Will has him pressed against the cage.
Kanagawa tries to circle away but Will has him pinned against the cage.
Will changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanagawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Will tries to clinch there but Kanagawa circles away.
Kanagawa throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa misses with a wild combination.
Kanagawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Will closes the distance and pushes Kanagawa back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kanagawa.
Kanagawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Will has a takedown stuffed.
As Will backs off Kanagawa throws a huge counter combo but Will manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Will. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Will tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Will looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Will has his takedown stuffed
and Kanagawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Will shoots and misses
and Kanagawa counters with a three punch combo that has Will backing up. Will nods at Kanagawa to acknowledge the strikes.
Will is breathing heavily.
Will doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanagawa circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa throws a shot from downtown. Will moves away and avoids it.
Kanagawa throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffrey Will seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Kanagawa finds it's target.
Will closes the distance but Kanagawa moves to the side
and Kanagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Will is rocked!
A punch combination from Kanagawa misses.
Kanagawa throws a body punch but Will moves out of range.
Kanagawa sends Will crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kanagawa is motioning to the referee to let Will up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Will is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeffrey Will's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Will rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanagawa 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 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masaaki Kanagawa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katman Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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279 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian Fipps!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Katman Belle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fipps is just out of range.
Belle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fipps moves out of range of the strikes.
Fipps seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Belle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fipps. Fipps obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Belle misses with a punch on the inside.
Fipps lands a left hand.
Belle tries to work over Fipps's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belle blocks an uppercut.
Belle struggles to land a body shot inside as Fipps controls his hands.
Fipps lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fipps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fipps definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fipps lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fipps lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fipps.
Belle looks winded!
A body shot lands from Fipps.
A left hand lands to the body for Fipps.
Fipps lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belle backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fipps.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fipps.
A short body shot lands from Fipps as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Fipps on the inside.
Belle blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Fipps.
Fipps lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belle blocks a body shot from Fipps.
Fipps lands with a right to the head.
Fipps lands a right hand.
Fipps lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belle backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fipps cracks Belle with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fipps.
Fipps tries to work over Belle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fipps lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fipps.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Fipps.
Fipps lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fipps digs a right hand into Belle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belle's gas tank.
Fipps softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fipps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fipps lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belle or not.
A short uppercut from Fipps.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fipps.
Fipps presses Belle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fipps is working Belle over against the cage.
Fipps lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belle.
Fipps lands with a right to the head.
Fipps throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fipps lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belle prevents a body shot from Fipps.
Fipps is struggling to control the position.
Fipps misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fipps - that landed with a thud.
Fipps scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belle prevents a body shot from Fipps.
Belle prevents a body shot from Fipps.
Fipps makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fipps scores with a shoulder strike.
Fipps drops Belle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Belle is rocked!
Fipps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fipps misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fipps throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fipps.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fipps.
Fipps drops Belle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Belle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Belle is still on wobbly legs! Can Fipps finish him?
Fipps dips a shoulder and cracks Belle with a mighty uppercut! Belle falls back against the cage and Fipps unloads with a barrage of strikes! Belle is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fipps screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Fipps!
Brian Fipps is the new super heavyweight champion!
Brian Fipps decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Railgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kari Karhu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kari Karhu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kari Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronald Railgun!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu takes a swing at Railgun's ribcage but misses.
Railgun with the counter takedown but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karhu works on Railgun's body with a couple of short punches.
Karhu is leaning against Railgun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Railgun takes a shot to the head.
Railgun takes a shot to the head.
Karhu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Railgun backwards.
Railgun is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Railgun is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Karhu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Railgun with a big uppercut! Railgun tries to clinch up but Karhu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Railgun to the mat! Railgun covers up and Karhu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kari Karhu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hessu Hopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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216 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hessu Hopo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Hopo sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Hopo manages to get underhooks.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Hopo to the mat.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hopo's head.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov is working Hopo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Hopo blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Hopo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopo looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopo, not yet.
Nurmagomedov works over Hopo with some ground and pound from guard.
Hopo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Hopo's brow.
Hopo wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Hopo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopo working a defensive guard here.
Hopo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopo pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopo pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hopo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov advances to half guard.
Hopo is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Hopo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo is trying to stand up here but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Hopo wants to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Hopo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hopo tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Hopo with a big right hand but Hopo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hopo is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Hopo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov grinds an elbow into Hopo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and clinches up with Hopo.
Nurmagomedov letting Hopo take a breather here.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
A short left from Hopo.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
Nurmagomedov has Hopo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hessu Hopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Hopo to the mat but Hopo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopo is defending well.
Hopo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurmagomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopo after a bit of a struggle.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nurmagomedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hopo stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
Hopo lands with a right to the head.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Hopo stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hessu Hopo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopo is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
Hopo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hopo.
Hopo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Hopo lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
We've been informed that Nurmagomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Hopo.
Hopo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hopo works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo taking a breather.
Hopo is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hessu Hopo.
Hopo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov tries to keep at a distance but Hopo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopo to keep the fight standing.
Hopo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hopo.
Hopo trying to control the position but instead, Nurmagomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopo into the cage.
Hopo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo is stalling here.
Hopo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Hopo.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo lands a nice uppercut.
Hopo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hopo.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hessu Hopo 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. This is the final round!
Hopo lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the cage and back into range.
Hopo lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hopo moves into range and clinches up with Nurmagomedov.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hopo is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopo works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Hopo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmagomedovs head.
Hopo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Hopo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopo.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopo scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopo pushes Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopo prevents it.
Hessu Hopo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hessu Hopo.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopo avoids it really well and circles away.
Hopo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopo connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike.
Hopo controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hopo is pressed up against the cage. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopo down to the mat. Hopo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hopo connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hopo drops Nurmagomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nurmagomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Hopo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopo finish him?
Hopo rushes Nurmagomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Hopo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopo lands with a light punch inside.
Hopo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hopo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hopo on the inside.
Hopo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Hopo pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nurmagomedov up against the cage.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopo dips a shoulder and cracks Nurmagomedov with a mighty uppercut! Nurmagomedov falls back against the cage and Hopo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nurmagomedov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hopo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jochem Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Pecilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jochem Vermeer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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141 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jochem Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guillermo Pecilli!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer swings for the body but Pecilli moves out of range.
Pecilli scores with a nice head shot.
Pecilli is looking to clinch but Vermeer is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeer. Pecilli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Vermeer scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Guillermo Pecilli has been cut.
Vermeer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pecilli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pecilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Pecilli looks to land a right hand but Vermeer moved out of range.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pecilli throws a body shot but no joy.
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
Pecilli ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Pecilli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vermeer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pecilli on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Vermeer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
Pecilli tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pecilli on the side of the head.
Pecilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pecilli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeer digs a good hook to Pecilli's body.
Pecilli is looking to clinch.
Vermeer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vermeer connects with a body shot that sends Pecilli's belly button to the back.
Vermeer misses with a body shot.
Vermeer thuds a left hand into Pecilli's body.
Pecilli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Vermeer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vermeer just misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pecilli lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pecilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeer moves away.
Vermeer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli slips under a jab.
Vermeer throws out a loose jab but Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecilli digs a good hook to Vermeer's body.
Pecilli dodges the punch combination from Vermeer.
Pecilli throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Vermeer misses.
Vermeer swats away the attempt to clinch by Pecilli.
Vermeer thuds a left hand into Pecilli's body.
Vermeer just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pecilli's head backwards.
Pecilli moves into the clinch.
Pecilli scores with a shot to the side of Vermeer's head.
Vermeer tries to circle away but Pecilli has him pinned against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Pecilli.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeer tries to break free but Pecilli pushes him back against the cage.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Vermeer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeer blocks an elbow strike from Pecilli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer is leaning against Pecilli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Pecilli gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer pushes Pecilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pecilli stalling in the clinch but Vermeer improves position.
Pecilli lands with a right to the head.
Pecilli tries to stall but Vermeer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vermeer is looking to control Pecilli's arms but Pecilli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vermeer has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Pecilli.
Vermeer tries to work over Pecilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer pushes Pecilli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecilli lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer tries to break free but Pecilli pushes him back against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Pecilli scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pecilli prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Pecilli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vermeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Pecilli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jochem Vermeer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vermeer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vermeer throws a shot from downtown. Pecilli moves away and avoids it.
Vermeer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pecilli instigates a clinch.
A short left from Vermeer.
Pecilli stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pecilli.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pecilli can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Pecilli.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecilli lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Pecilli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Nice elbow from Pecilli.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pecilli looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli stalling the fight.
Jochem Vermeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Vermeer's ribcage. Vermeer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vermeer wants to get back to striking at distance but Pecilli won't allow it.
Pecilli throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Pecilli.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli has Vermeer pressed against the cage, preventing Vermeer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
Pecilli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vermeer or not.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecilli controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pecilli.
Pecilli blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pecilli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeer as Pecilli tries to tie him up.
Vermeer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Pecilli slowing the pace effectively.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli avoiding damage.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pecilli tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecilli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vermeer.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pecilli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pecilli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Pecilli prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vermeer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Vermeer's ribcage. Vermeer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pecilli lands a left hand.
Pecilli works on Vermeer's body with a couple of short punches.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Pecilli avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
Vermeer can't break the clinch.
Pecilli is working Vermeer over against the cage.
Vermeer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pecilli.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli cracks Vermeer with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vermeer is trying to push Pecilli away but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Pecilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli wants to stall.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeer controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vermeer blocks a body shot from Pecilli.
Pecilli lands an elbow inside that Vermeer shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guillermo Pecilli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pecilli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vermeer lands a jab to the nose.
Vermeer lands a jab to Pecilli's midsection.
Pecilli gets a clinch.
Pecilli prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Vermeer.
Pecilli tries to work over Vermeer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vermeer backwards.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Vermeer blocks it.
Vermeer takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecilli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vermeer digs a right hand underneath Pecilli's ribcage. Pecilli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pecilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land.
Vermeer prevents a body shot from Pecilli.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Pecilli takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
Pecilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Pecilli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pecilli's gas tank.
Pecilli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Vermeer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Pecilli is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Vermeer avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli wants to stall.
Vermeer stalls.
Pecilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeer as Pecilli tries to tie him up.
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pecilli.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Vermeer.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Vermeer as the two fighters clinch.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer wants to break free but Pecilli has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Pecilli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vermeer or not.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Pecilli avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeer works on Pecilli's body with a couple of short punches.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Pecilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Pecilli.
Vermeer wants to get back to striking at distance but Pecilli won't allow it.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pecilli cracks Vermeer with a nice body shot.
Vermeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecilli controls his hands.
Pecilli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Vermeer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pecilli is trying to maintain a safe position but Vermeer gets an underhook and turns Pecilli into the cage.
Pecilli takes a shot to the head.
Pecilli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pecilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Vermeer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vermeer is trying to force a seperation but Pecilli has the dominant position.
Pecilli pushes Vermeer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage.
Vermeer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Pecilli.
Pecilli prevents Vermeer from breaking the clinch.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jochem Vermeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermeer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jochem Vermeer!
Jochem Vermeer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keoji Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Suuou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuya Suuou has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keoji Takahashi 's chin.
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140 lbs
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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 The Island, Keoji Takahashi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tatsuya Suuou!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suuou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takahashi swivels and escapes.
Suuou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takahashi sprawls well initially but Suuou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Suuou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Suuou keeps him under control.
Suuou slows the pace down in half guard.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suuou controlling the action here.
Takahashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suuou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suuou's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suuou won't enjoy being in this position. Takahashi looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Suuou is tapping - it's over boys! Takahashi picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keoji Takahashi !
Keoji Takahashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamos Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamos Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramon moves in looking to clinch but Strife pushes him off.
Strife is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Strife. Those never looked like landing.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strife paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramon slips a jab from Strife.
Ramon moves to clinch but Strife breaks away
and Ramon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramon shoots in for a takedown but Strife shows good takedown defense.
Ramon darts in looking for a takedown but Strife gets double underhooks and turns Ramon into the cage.
Ramon thuds a left hand into Strife's body.
Ramon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Strife counters with a stiff right hand.
Cloud Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamos Ramon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramon fails with the takedown
and Strife counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strife lands a big right hand that sends Ramon crashing to the mat! Strife stays standing though and waves Ramon back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BAM! Strife delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ramon like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!
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