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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mac (ranked 4292 p4p, 516 weight class) and Michio Kaku (ranked 5446 p4p, 598 weight class). Kaku has chosen We will rock you as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michio Kaku!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaku's head.
Kaku forces Mac back against the cage and clinches.
Mac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaku is trying to pull guard but Mac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaku looking to stall.
Mac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
Kaku looks winded!
Mac scores with a shoulder strike.
Mac gets through Kaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Mac.
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 left hand lands to the body for Mac.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mac - that landed with a thud.
Mac lands with a right to the head.
Mac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaku or not.
Mac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mac scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Mac.
Mac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Mac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaku tries to pull guard but Mac won't allow it.
Mac scores with a hook to the body.
Mac lands a right hand.
Mac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Mac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Big Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michio Kaku.
Mac scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaku can turn it around.
Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaku is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mac lands a nice uppercut.
Kaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac finish him?
Mac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Mac lands with a left to the head.
Mac lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaku.
A shot in the inside from Mac.
Mac lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaku is looking for a takedown.
Kaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Mac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac cracks Kaku with a nice body shot.
Mac pushes Kaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mac.
Mac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaku is trying to drag Mac to the mat but Mac just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mac lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Mac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac digs a right hand into Kaku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaku's gas tank.
A short right from Mac.
Mac scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kakus head.
Mac lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mac lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac scores with a shot to the side of Kaku's head.
Mac gets through Kaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac dips a shoulder and cracks Kaku with a mighty uppercut! Kaku falls back against the cage and Mac unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kaku 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 - Mac screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Mac!
Big Mac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Libio Do Santos (ranked 2358 p4p, 305 weight class) and Tyler Cage (ranked 4409 p4p, 502 weight class). Libio Do Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Libio Do Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Cage!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Santos misses with a left hand
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Cage scores with a jab to the body.
Cage lands a head shot.
Do Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Do Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Do Santos misses with an uppercut
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Do Santos with an uppercut!
Libio Do Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage 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.
Do Santos is rocked!
Do Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Oh Do Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Do Santos throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do Santos sets himself, and Cage steps forward looking for the clinch! Do Santos avoids it this time.
Do Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Do Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Do Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
Do Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Do Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Do Santos slips a straight right by Cage.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cage takes a swing at Do Santos 's ribcage but misses.
Do Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cage sprawls and moves away.
Cage scores with a nice strike.
Do Santos misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
Do Santos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Do Santos thinking.
Tyler Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Do Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Cage has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cage stuns Do Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Do Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage sends Do Santos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cage is motioning to the referee to let Do Santos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Do Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Do Santos scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Do Santos misses
and Cage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Do Santos is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage.
Cage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Do Santos or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
Do Santos tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Cage lands a right hand.
Cage gets underhooks to prevent Do Santos 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Libio Do Santos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cage just leaning against Do Santos , taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Do Santos 's head.
Do Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Cage.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
Cage pushes Do Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cage lands a body punch.
Do Santos is breathing heavily.
Cage prevents Do Santos from breaking the clinch.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Do Santos backwards.
Cage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Do Santos .
Cage effectively controlling the action here.
Cage lands a body punch.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage keeps control of Do Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Do Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Do Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cage prevents a body shot from Do Santos .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Do Santos .
Cage stalling in the clinch.
Cage digs a right hand into Do Santos 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Do Santos 's gas tank.
Cage is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Do Santos backwards.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Do Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage works on Do Santos 's body with a couple of short punches.
Do Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Do Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cage is defending well.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Do Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage prevents Do Santos from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Cage.
Cage stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Cage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Do Santos loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Cage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cage plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Do Santos to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Do Santos just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Cage!
A very excited looking Tyler Cage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Libio Do Santos had this to say: 'Sorry dudes'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory McDonnell (ranked 527 p4p, 72 weight class) and Rosco Ladd (ranked 2672 p4p, 339 weight class). McDonnell comes to the cage accompanied by Bloc Party - Ares (Remix). Rosco Ladd has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rory McDonnell's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Rory McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell cracks Ladd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Ladd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDonnell feints a jab promting Ladd to slip. McDonnell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ladd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Ladd as he checks the leg kick.
McDonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Ladd.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
Jab from Ladd.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ladd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Ladd takes it in his stride.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ladd! But no joy.
McDonnell has closed the distance and engaged Ladd in a clinch.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Ladd.
Come on McDonnell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ladd is trying to break free.
McDonnell lands a nice uppercut.
Ladd tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ladd is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
McDonnell sizes up Ladd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonnell 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.
Ladd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonnell swings for the body but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ladd misses with a hook.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Ladd's body. Ladd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ladd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Ladd counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ladd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonnell with a body shot.
Ladd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonnell doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Ladd. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonnell, as that shot connected.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell tries to clinch there but Ladd circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ladd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ladd checks a leg kick.
Ladd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McDonnell rather than just go for the knockout.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McDonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonnell showed some decent athleticism there.
Ladd tries to roll over but McDonnell keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd is looking to escape.
McDonnell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonnell is thwarting Ladd's attempts to control the position.
Ladd is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonnell from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ladd scrambles back to his feet.
Ladd moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ladd connects with a nice looking jab.
Ladd lands a head shot.
Rory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Ladd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Ladd blocks the low kick.
Ladd throws a series of punches but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell dives in and grabs Ladd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ladd pushes down on McDonnell's head and hops out.
Ladd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Ladd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ladd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ladd blocks a low kick nicely.
Ladd throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
Ladd connects with a jab.
Ladd swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ladd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd misses with a straight left.
And McDonnell counters with a quick kick to the body but Ladd blocks it.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonnell. Ladd shrugs it off though.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ladd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd jabs at McDonnell's body.
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!
McDonnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ladd's head.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Ladd.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell slips a jab from Ladd.
McDonnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ladd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a body kick.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ladd's head.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell clobbers Ladd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ladd jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ladd with a jab.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ladd counters with a left to the body.
Ladd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ladd checks a leg kick.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses.
Ladd lands with a good body shot.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell lands a head kick. Ladd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ladd throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Ladd avoids a kick to the body.
McDonnell shoots for a double leg takedown but Ladd sprawls well. He's pushed McDonnell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ladd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory McDonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ladd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
Ladd slips a straight right by McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonnell throws a jab when Ladd was well out of range.
Ladd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ladd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ladd blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell has Ladd up against the cage in a clinch.
Ladd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body punch from Ladd.
McDonnell lands with a hook. Ladd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ladd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonnell scores with a hook.
A jab from Ladd misses.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladd.
Good leg kick by McDonnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Ladd saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ladd avoids it easily.
McDonnell connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell ducks right into an uppercut from Ladd.
Ladd lands the left hand.
McDonnell moves into the clinch.
I was talking to McDonnell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ladd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ladd lands a body punch.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ladd scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ladd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ladd.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Ladd avoids it.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Ladd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ladd blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
McDonnell misses with a hook
enabling Ladd to counter with a crisp jab.
Ladd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonnell rushes Ladd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladd's efforts to push away.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
Ladd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ladd's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell prevents Ladd from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ladd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ladd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch but McDonnell keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ladd misses with a body punch.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McDonnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.
Ladd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ladd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ladd is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ladd.
Ladd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ladd wants to break free but McDonnell has control.
A head punch on the inside from Ladd fails to land.
McDonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ladd tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Ladd back against the cage.
McDonnell tightens his grip and picks Ladd up, before dumping him to the ground. Ladd manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ladd working a defensive guard here.
Ladd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ladd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory McDonnell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonnell tests Ladd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ladd throws a right and a left that McDonnell avoids nicely.
Ladd throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses
and Ladd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ladd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McDonnell advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rory McDonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ladd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ladd is surviving well by controlling McDonnell's body position as best he can.
Ladd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ladd is squirming around, avoiding McDonnell's attempts to control the action.
Ladd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ladd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonnell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ladd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonnell is thwarting Ladd's attempts to control the position.
McDonnell trying to control the action but Ladd is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd trying to control but McDonnell postures up.
McDonnell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladd has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ladd.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Ladd misses.
McDonnell jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ladd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Ladd saw that one coming.
Ladd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ladd blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Ladd moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonnell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ladd, which made it look bad.
McDonnell swings widly with a right hand
and Ladd counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Ladd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ladd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonnell scrambles back to his feet.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Ladd moved out of range.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd with a hook.
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonnell with a body shot.
Ladd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a thumping low kick.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that stops Ladd in his tracks momentarily.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Ladd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Ladd throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
McDonnell cracks Ladd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonnell thuds his shin into the meat of Ladd's side.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
McDonnell looks to throw a body kick
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Ladd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Ladd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ladd has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
Ladd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Ladd takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell throws a head kick that Ladd semi-blocks.
McDonnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ladd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Ladd lands.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell instigates a clinch.
McDonnell jumps guard and drags Ladd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonnell keeping full guard, as Ladd tries to pass.
McDonnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ladd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ladd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonnell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ladd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rosco Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ladd throwing shots but McDonnell is blocking nicely.
McDonnell is trying to maintain the position but Ladd is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Ladd 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.
Ladd is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
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 Rory McDonnell.
I think McDonnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rosco Ladd!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seo Dae Young (ranked 577 p4p, 16 weight class) and Kampatimar Shankariya (ranked 1674 p4p, 52 weight class). Seo Dae Young could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kampatimar Shankariya's 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seo Dae Young!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kampatimar Shankariya!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dae Young dodges the punch combination from Shankariya.
Shankariya has his takedown stuffed
and Dae Young counters with a leg kick.
Dae Young with a jab.
Shankariya with a poor takedown
and Dae Young counters with a head kick that drops Shankariya to the mat! Shankariya scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dae Young has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Dae Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shankariya.
Seo Dae Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kampatimar Shankariya.
Dae Young throws a big shot that misses.
Shankariya misses with a takedown attempt
and Dae Young counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dae Young.
Shankariya turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shankariya manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dae Young is trying to buck Shankariya off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shankariya scoring with punches and elbows.
Dae Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shankariya has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Shankariya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Shankariya crashes against the mat.
Shankariya tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shankariya misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shankariya tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shankariya tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shankariya working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dae Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dae Young pushes Shankariya away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shankariya gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Shankariya scoring with punches from side control.
Dae Young is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shankariya working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dae Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dae Young tries to get out of the position.
Dae Young is pushing Shankariya's head away, looking to escape. Shankariya manages to hold on to the position though.
Shankariya throws an elbow but Dae Young slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dae Young wants to get back to his feet but Shankariya drags him back down.
The ground and pound from Shankariya seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dae Young tries to escape but Shankariya is in control.
Shankariya throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dae Young is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shankariya scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Seo Dae Young has been cut.
Shankariya trying to control the position but Dae Young is working away.
Dae Young is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shankariya wants to control but Dae Young is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dae Young is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shankariya is controlling him well.
Shankariya landing strikes.
Shankariya lands a strong strike to the head of Dae Young. That's dazed him! Shankariya looking to finish here. Dae Young is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Shankariya lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kampatimar Shankariya!
Kampatimar Shankariya is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kampatimar Shankariya 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 1228 p4p, 60 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 1915 p4p, 93 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Hollywood lands with an uppercut that bounces Temirov off the cage and back into range.
Temirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollywood throws a lazy uppercut
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollywood.
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a double jab
and Temirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollywood dips to his left and cracks Temirov with an uppercut!
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Hollywood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Temirov.
A jab from Hollywood misses.
A lazy left from Temirov finds it's target.
Hollywood is rocked!
Hollywood switches off momentarily and Temirov cracks him with a monster right hand! Hollywood topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Temirov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Temirov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruslan Temirov!
An out of breath Ruslan Temirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Paul Valens (ranked 1194 p4p, 184 weight class) and Erick Darko (ranked 812 p4p, 130 weight class). Darko has chosen S.C.O.S.A - Flatbush Zombies as his entrance music. Jan Paul Valens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Paul Valens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Erick Darko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valens is trying to control Darko's posture but Darko avoids it.
Darko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Valens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Darko looks up at the clock and then as Valens takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Darko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Darko in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Darko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko working the head and body with strikes.
Valens is letting Darko control him for a moment.
The strikes coming from Darko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Darko throws a strike aimed at the side of Valens's head but Valens avoids it well.
Darko lands a few punches from side control.
Valens sneaks back into half guard.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Valens is looking for a sweep. Darko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darko lands strikes from half guard.
Valens wants to control but Darko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valens keeping control of the position.
Valens is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darko trying to control the pace.
Darko winds up and cracks Valens with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valens controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Darko passes to side control.
Darko working the ground and pound.
Darko in side control, throwing shots but Valens defends.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valens keeps working.
Darko tries to move to mount but Valens blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Valens manages to work his way to half guard, despite Darko's best efforts.
Darko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Darko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Darko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valens tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
Darko is trying to control. Valens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Darko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Darko is looking to take a break and control but Valens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valens taking some punishment here, with Darko in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valens wants to control but Darko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darko trying to control the action but Valens is working from the bottom.
Darko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darko stalling away here and it's allowed Valens to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valens 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.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valens looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
Valens keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Darko dominated that round.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Darko cracks Valens with an open hand slap.
Darko tries to clinch
and Valens counters with a low kick, right behind Darko 's knee.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darko throws a jab when Valens was well out of range.
Valens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Darko throws a body punch but Valens moves out of range.
Darko misses with an uppercut
and Valens counters with a good low kick that Darko was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Valens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valens's hands.
Darko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Darko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Darko misses.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
and Valens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valens just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valens. That's going to slow Darko down.
Darko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
Valens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darko.
Valens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valens slips a jab from Darko.
Valens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jan Paul Valens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko throws a head kick but Valens moves out of range.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valens slips a straight right by Darko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Valens misses its target.
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!
Valens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darko throws out the jab.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valens looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darko lands with an uppercut that bounces Valens off the cage and back into range.
Valens throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Valens moved out of range nicely.
Darko works Valens's body with a nice hook.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Valens is out of range.
Darko throws the left hand but Valens avoids the punch easily.
Darko blocks a head kick by Valens.
Erick Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko is looking to clinch.
Valens slips a jab from Darko.
Valens is looking to counter punch.
Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darko throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Valens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darko misses with a series of wild punches.
Darko shoots in and drives through. Valens sprawls well.
Darko moves out of range as Valens strikes.
Darko throws a right hand that misses
and Valens counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko throws a jab when Valens was well out of range.
Valens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darko's calf.
Valens throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko throws an overhand right that lands on Valens's shoulder, as Valens tries to avoid the shot.
Valens misses with a hook to the body
and Darko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erick Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Valens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko lands a jab to the head.
Darko misses with a hook.
Darko takes a swing at Valens's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Darko.
Sloppy strikes from Darko. Those never looked like landing.
Valens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Darko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Valens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Darko connects with a jab.
A combination from Darko does no damage.
Valens 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.
And Darko tries to counter it with a takedown but Valens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valens keeps the fight on the outside.
Darko catches Valens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.
Darko tries to clinch but Valens is having none of it.
Valens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Darko misses with a hook
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darko circles away quickly and effectively.
Darko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darko.
It looks like Valens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Valens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darko is able to avoid easily.
Valens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darko moves into range and clinches up with Valens.
Darko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valens misses with some punches.
Darko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darko struggles to land a body shot inside as Valens controls his hands.
Darko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valens misses with some punches.
Valens manages to break the clinch.
Valens lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Valens finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko misses with a combination
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko throws a looping overhand right but Valens ducks down to avoid it.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
Darko throws a hook but Valens blocks it.
Darko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darko.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Valens throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Valens fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darko checks it well.
Valens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valens. That's going to slow Darko down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko shoots and misses
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Darko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valens throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it.
Darko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Valens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
Valens is looking to counter with a body kick.
Darko moves away from the strike by Valens.
Nice defenses there by Valens.
Valens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valens.
Darko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko moves away from the strike by Valens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darko! But no joy.
Erick Darko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darko misses with a straight right.
Darko throws a lazy right hand but Valens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Darko.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko catches Valens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Darko.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Valens is out of range.
Darko throws a hook but Valens avoids it easily.
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valens scores with a punch to the head.
Darko swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
No joy there for Darko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Darko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valens misses with a jab to the body
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
Valens misses with a straight right.
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 Jan Paul Valens.
Well Darko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Darko!
During a confident post fight interview, Erick Darko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azar Qasi (ranked 996 p4p, 155 weight class) and Peaky Blinder (ranked 3952 p4p, 486 weight class). Qasi comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Blinder has chosen Dave not Dave - Cold blood as his entrance music. Azar Qasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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27
183 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azar Qasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peaky Blinder!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blinder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Blinder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blinder wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving.
Blinder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet.
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blinder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Qasi is proving hard to escape from.
Qasi has his foot on Blinder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blinder works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Qasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Qasi working away.
Blinder is not content to let Qasi control the position.
Blinder tries to bench press Qasi off him but Qasi keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Qasi slows the pace down.
Blinder is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi tries for a kimura but Blinder is defending well.
Blinder is trying to get back to half guard.
Qasi wants to control but Blinder is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blinder gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Qasi controlling his opponent.
Blinder prevents Qasi from taking his back.
Blinder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Qasi looking to control but Blinder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blinder tries to control the position but Qasi now has his back.
Blinder fending off the submission attempt from Qasi.
Qasi is hanging on to Blinder's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi is riding his opponent, not letting Blinder buck him off.
Qasi looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blinder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Qasi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blinder tries to clinch there but Qasi circles away.
Blinder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blinder misses with a body kick.
Qasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Blinder is just out of range.
Qasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. Blinder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blinder tries to land a front kick but Qasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Qasi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blinder misses with a looping left.
Qasi throws a leg kick which misses Blinder's front leg but catches the back leg as Blinder tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blinder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blinder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Qasi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Qasi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blinder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blinder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qasi, as that shot connected.
Qasi thuds a left hand into Blinder's body.
Qasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blinder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Qasi but Qasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Qasi.
Blinder is breathing heavily.
Blinder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Qasi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qasi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Qasi throws a head kick but Blinder moves out of range.
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!
Qasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Qasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blinder.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qasi lands with a right hand.
Blinder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Qasi thuds a left hand into Blinder's body.
Qasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Qasi with that takedown attempt.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qasi looks for a takedown but Blinder sprawls well.
Blinder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qasi.
Blinder throws a head kick that misses.
Qasi connects with a solid leg kick.
Blinder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qasi is looking to wear down Blinder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qasi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Qasi seems to be looking for submissions.
Qasi is looking for a kimura but Blinder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Qasi to get the leverage.
Qasi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Qasi takes Blinder's back.
Qasi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blinder is defending well though. Qasi let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Qasi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Blinder trying to control the position but Qasi manages to sink in the hooks.
Qasi looking for the choke but no joy.
Blinder trying to control the position but Qasi manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azar Qasi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Qasi feints and then cracks Blinder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blinder down.
Blinder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blinder misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blinder throws a series of punches but Qasi avoids them all with ease.
Qasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Qasi throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blinder under the eye.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Qasi - that will leave a mark!
Blinder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blinder is looking to clinch.
Qasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blinder needs to keep his hands up - Qasi had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qasi lands a really nice looking cross but Blinder seems unphased.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blinder 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 Qasi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Qasi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Qasi cracks a nice hook into Blinder's ribs.
Qasi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Qasi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blinder.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Blinder moves out of range as Qasi strikes.
Peaky Blinder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Qasi - just one landing.
Qasi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blinder backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blinder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blinder looks to score with a jab to the body but Qasi is just out of range.
Qasi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Qasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blinder as he avoids it easily.
Blinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Qasi just misses with a punch to the body.
Blinder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blinder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Qasi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Qasi cracks Blinder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Qasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blinder was well out of range. Poor timing from Qasi.
Qasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Qasi misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blinder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blinder.
Nice shot by Qasi.
Qasi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasi blocks a head kick by Blinder.
Qasi is looking to counter punch.
Blinder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Qasi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blinder.
A head kick misses from Blinder.
Qasi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Qasi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blinder!
Qasi controlling the position from side mount.
Qasi advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blinder stops Qasi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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!
Qasi swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azar Qasi!
A victorious Azar Qasi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Whyte (ranked 434 p4p, 67 weight class) and Jose Carlos Luciano (ranked 1034 p4p, 159 weight class). Whyte comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Jammin. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Whyte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Carlos Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Luciano tenderised Whyte's leg. Whyte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Whyte steps away.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Whyte misses.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Whyte checks it
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Whyte scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whyte seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Luciano misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whyte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Whyte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Whyte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whyte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whyte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whyte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whyte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Whyte down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Whyte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Whyte misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano misses the body punch
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano tries to clinch but Whyte moves away
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Whyte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whyte throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte checks the leg kick.
Whyte checks a low kick from Luciano.
Whyte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Whyte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whyte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano is looking to clinch.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Whyte.
Luciano scores with a punch to the head.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Whyte.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Whyte checks it
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano 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 Whyte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whyte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano wants to slow Whyte down by chopping away at his legs.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
Luciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Whyte counters with a nice right hand that sends Luciano toppling to the canvas! Luciano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Whyte finish him?!
Luciano is rocked!
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Whyte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whyte.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Luciano cracks the inside of Whyte's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Whyte blocks the body kick.
Whyte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Whyte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano scores with a nice body kick.
Luciano misses with the body kick
and Whyte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luciano thinking.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano throws a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
As Luciano backs away, Whyte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whyte misses with a low kick.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Whyte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whyte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Luciano tries to get set, Whyte tries to push him back and clinch up but Luciano manages to avoid the attempt.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whyte's sensitive parts.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Whyte.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Whyte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Whyte misses with a body kick.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano keeps Whyte at a distance using the push kick.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano throws a counter combo.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano throws a front kick that sends Whyte stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luciano - that will leave a mark!
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Whyte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whyte checks the leg kick.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
It looked like Whyte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whyte is out of range and Luciano settles back down.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Whyte's leg. Whyte is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luciano is looking to clinch.
Whyte scores with a kick to the body.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Luciano throws a push kick but Whyte slaps the foot to one side.
Whyte jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whyte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Whyte checks a leg kick.
A big left from Whyte misses.
Whyte connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
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 clash of legs there as Whyte blocks the low kick.
Luciano lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luciano lands the left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano wants to clinch up but Whyte keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Whyte misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Whyte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whyte!
Whyte misses the shot to the body.
Luciano thumps Whyte with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whyte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whyte throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whyte lands a big uppercut and Luciano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luciano looks OK. Whyte waves Luciano back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte cracks Luciano with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his welterweight title!
Benson Whyte 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Garibaldi (ranked 433 p4p, 63 weight class) and Jamie Bounty (ranked 636 p4p, 90 weight class). Garibaldi's entrance music is Resist and Bite - Sabaton. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Bounty!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bounty misses with a low kick.
Bounty is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Bounty tenderised Garibaldi's leg. Garibaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bounty misses the jab.
Garibaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garibaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bounty throws out the jab.
Bounty misses with a leg kick
and Garibaldi counters with a right hand to the body.
Garibaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garibaldi throws a head kick but Bounty moves out of range.
Bounty tries to land a body kick
and Garibaldi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
We've been informed that Bounty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Garibaldi tries to work over Bounty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi tries to work over Bounty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bounty gets through Garibaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bounty lands a nice uppercut.
Bounty misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bounty.
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!
Garibaldi cracks Bounty with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty lands a hook that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Garibaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Bounty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bounty.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bounty.
A head punch on the inside from Bounty fails to land.
Bounty lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bounty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bounty misses with some punches.
Bounty looking to slow down the pace here.
Bounty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bounty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bounty misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Bounty.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garibaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Bounty misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Bounty swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Bounty controls the action.
I was talking to Garibaldi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bounty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
A right hook to the body lands for Bounty.
A right hook to the body lands for Bounty.
Garibaldi is breathing heavily.
Bounty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bounty scores with a shot to the side of Garibaldi's head.
Bounty struggles to land a body shot inside as Garibaldi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Garibaldi fails to land.
Garibaldi misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bounty has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi cracks Bounty with a nice body shot.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Garibaldi.
Nice body punch from Bounty - that landed with a thud.
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Bounty avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage.
Garibaldi tries a body shot but Bounty blocks it.
Garibaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bounty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Bounty throws a punch but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Bounty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garibaldi cracks Bounty with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bounty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bounty dominated that 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.
Garibaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bounty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Garibaldi catches Bounty right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Bounty.
Garibaldi drops his hands momentarily and Bounty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bounty circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as Garibaldi blocks the low kick.
Garibaldi slips under a jab from Bounty.
Bounty takes a swing at Garibaldi's ribcage but misses.
Bounty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bounty throws a right and a left that Garibaldi avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty throws a leg kick
and Garibaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garibaldi misses with a head kick.
Bounty tries a quick counter leg kick but Garibaldi is wise to it.
Garibaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garibaldi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bounty, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty tries to stall but Garibaldi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the head.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bounty.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bounty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bounty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bounty controls his hands.
Bounty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bounty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bounty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bounty misses with the head strike.
Garibaldi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bounty uses from the top position.
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bounty pushes down on Garibaldi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garibaldi is looking for a sweep. Bounty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garibaldi is working hard here to advance position.
Garibaldi trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bounty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garibaldi is not content to let Bounty control the position.
Garibaldi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bounty is keen to just control but Garibaldi is a slippery customer.
Garibaldi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Garibaldi is looking for a sweep. Bounty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garibaldi moves into full guard.
Bounty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bounty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bounty wants to control from the top but Garibaldi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bounty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamie Bounty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garibaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garibaldi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garibaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bounty tries to work over Garibaldi's front leg with a kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Garibaldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garibaldi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bounty tries to land a leg kick but Garibaldi saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Bounty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garibaldi moves away from the strike by Bounty.
Garibaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Bounty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Garibaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bounty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Bounty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bounty misses with a leg kick
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bounty misses with a looping right.
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bounty.
Jamie Bounty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bounty finds it's target.
Bounty moves forwards but Garibaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bounty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch but Bounty is avoiding it.
Bounty lands a nice shot that snaps Garibaldi's head back.
Bounty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Garibaldi misses.
Bounty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bounty loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.
Garibaldi throwing a counter right hand but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi misses with a right hand
and Bounty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garibaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bounty.
Nice body kick from Bounty.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Bounty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bounty misses with a hook.
Bounty throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garibaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bounty.
Bounty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bounty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bounty throws the kick towards the body but Garibaldi avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Garibaldi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bounty tries to bum rush Garibaldi with a series of wild strikes but Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bounty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garibaldi throws a shot from downtown. Bounty moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garibaldi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garibaldi is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bounty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bounty tries a head kick but it misses.
Bounty misses with a body kick.
Garibaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garibaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Garibaldi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Garibaldi misses.
Garibaldi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bounty to counter with a crisp jab.
Garibaldi scores with a jab. Bounty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bounty throws a lazy right hand but Garibaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bounty!
Garibaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bounty counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Garibaldi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bounty.
Nice uppercut lands for Bounty. That snapped Garibaldi's head back.
Bounty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bounty lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garibaldi.
A head kick by Garibaldi misses
and Bounty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bounty clobbers Garibaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garibaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bounty is able to avoid easily.
Bounty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garibaldi blocks a head kick by Bounty.
Bounty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Bounty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bounty winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Bounty!
In defeat, Michael Garibaldi stepped up to the mic, saying 'As far as bright ideas go, this is right up there with having my gums extracted. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 100 p4p, 15 weight class) and Razmig Grigorian (ranked 617 p4p, 86 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mamedov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grigorian's choice of entrance music: Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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193 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalid Mamedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmig Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Mamedov.
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Mamedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grigorian gets tackled into the cage by Mamedov. Mamedov maintains the clinch.
Mamedov blocks an uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Mamedov's head.
Grigorian digs a right hand into Mamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mamedov's gas tank.
Grigorian lands a left hand.
Mamedov blocks a body shot from Grigorian.
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian lands a right hook to the body.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamedov.
Grigorian darts in and clinches Mamedov up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mamedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Mamedov blocks it.
Grigorian blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamedov or not.
Mamedov misses with a punch to the body.
Mamedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grigorian is leaning against Mamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mamedov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mamedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamedov tries to pull guard but Grigorian holds him up against the cage and eventually Mamedov drops back down to his feet.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamedov backwards.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of Mamedov's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian gets through Mamedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Grigorian.
We've been hearing reports that Mamedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Grigorian.
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Mamedov saw that one coming.
Grigorian with a hook.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
Mamedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grigorian. That one must have hurt.
Grigorian lands a really nice looking cross but Mamedov seems unphased.
Mamedov misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamedov is rocked!
The fighters circling - Mamedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Mamedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamedov moves away from the strike by Grigorian.
Mamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamedov slips under a jab.
Grigorian sizes up Mamedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grigorian connects with a nice cross there... Mamedov is looking wobbly and Grigorian recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mamedov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Grigorian jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razmig Grigorian!
Razmig Grigorian is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Razmig Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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