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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shock Linewood (ranked 6026 p4p, 588 weight class) and De Forest Treadwell (ranked 2823 p4p, 379 weight class). Treadwell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God gave me style, I’m coming home mix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! De Forest Treadwell 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, De Forest Treadwell! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Treadwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Linewood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Treadwell fails with the takedown and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand! Excellent takedown into side control there by Treadwell. Treadwell tries to advance to mount but Linewood denies him. Linewood is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Linewood gets back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Linewood is looking to improve his position.
Treadwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Linewood's head. Treadwell wants to pass to mount but Linewood is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Treadwell working over Linewood with some ground and pound. Linewood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Linewood is looking to improve his position.
Treadwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linewood has managed to free his arm - good work. Linewood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Treadwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Linewood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Linewood keeping control of the position. Linewood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Treadwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Linewood trying to control but Treadwell postures up.
Linewood tries to roll over but Treadwell keeps him under control. Linewood has hold of Treadwell's hands but Treadwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Treadwell thows a huge punch but Linewood dodges it nicely.
Linewood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Linewood trying to control here.
Treadwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Treadwell looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Treadwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Linewood is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Treadwell is keen to just control but Linewood is a slippery customer. Treadwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Treadwell tries to pass to full mount but Linewood defends it. Treadwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Linewood is in trouble now - Treadwell has advanced to mount! Linewood is looking to improve his position but Treadwell isn't that keen on the idea. Treadwell wants to control the pace but Linewood is squirming around nicely. Treadwell breaks from Linewood's wrist control and lands an elbow. Treadwell connects with a bit shot that sees Linewood covering up! More strikes from Treadwell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Treadwell is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Forest Treadwell! De Forest Treadwell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 1836 p4p, 175 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 2389 p4p, 215 weight class). Gerardo Pacheco had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Lizotte! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Pacheco throws a hook but Lizotte blocks it. It seemed like Lizotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Pacheco slips a straight right by Lizotte. Lizotte swinging wildly here.
Pacheco scores with the left hand. Lizotte knows he should have avoided that one. Pacheco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
Pacheco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Pacheco with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Lizotte. Lizotte misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lizotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacheco was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizotte. Pacheco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pacheco jabs Lizotte right on the nose. Lizotte blinks but takes it well. Pacheco misses with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lizotte slips under a jab from Pacheco. Pacheco swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lizotte thows a leg kick but Pacheco checks it and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand. Lizotte slips a jab and a cross from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Lizotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lizotte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pacheco thows a left - swing and a miss! Lizotte thows a leg kick but Pacheco checks it and Pacheco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Pacheco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and Pacheco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pacheco checks a leg kick. Pacheco tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lizotte.
Lizotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pacheco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pacheco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pacheco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lizotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lizotte throws a leg kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Lizotte. Lizotte misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Pacheco misses the target. Lizotte throws a hook but Pacheco blocks it. We've been informed that Lizotte 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. A telegraphed right hand from Pacheco misses the target. Lizotte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lizotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lizotte throws a head kick that misses. Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pacheco drops his hands momentarily and Lizotte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Pacheco slips a jab and a cross from Lizotte.
Pacheco lands a jab-cross combination. Pacheco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range. Pacheco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lizotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lizotte misses the jab. Lizotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lizotte walks into a straight right hand from Pacheco. Lizotte wants to slow Pacheco down by chopping away at his legs. Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lizotte moves out of range of the strikes. Lizotte throws out a leg kick but Pacheco moves out of range and Lizotte only half commits. Lizotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lizotte gets off balance looking for a body kick and Pacheco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lizotte misses with a leg kick and Pacheco counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lizotte throws a right and a left that Pacheco avoids nicely. Pacheco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lizotte. Stephan Lizotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pacheco 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pacheco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Pacheco with that takedown attempt. Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy. Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Pacheco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pacheco throws out a loose jab but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it. Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pacheco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lizotte tries to bum rush Pacheco with a series of wild strikes but Pacheco uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A telegraphed right hand from Pacheco misses the target. Pacheco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lizotte can pounce on him.
Lizotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lizotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lizotte throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it. Lizotte takes one to the chin there. Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Pacheco moves out of range easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte. Pacheco takes a swing at Lizotte's ribcage but misses. Pacheco checks a leg kick. Lizotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a big counter combination but Lizotte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Pacheco dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lizotte throws a half hearted mid kick. It looked like Pacheco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A left lands for Lizotte. Lizotte looks for the body kick but Pacheco saw that one coming. It looked like Pacheco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lizotte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lizotte there as he acknowledges the shot. Pacheco throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lizotte counter with a right hand. Gerardo Pacheco is winning the standup battle so far. Lizotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacheco connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lizotte's hands. That kick from Lizotte tenderised Pacheco's leg. Pacheco is trying to keep his angry face on. Lizotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Lizotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lizotte misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming. Pacheco closes the distance and lands a one-two. This has been an exciting period of action! Pacheco looks to land a left hand but Lizotte moved out of range nicely. Lizotte throws a head kick but Pacheco moves out of range.
Lizotte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lizotte duly obliges. Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacheco. Pacheco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pacheco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pacheco checks a low kick from Lizotte. Pacheco is looking to counter punch. Lizotte throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily. Lizotte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacheco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pacheco misses with a looping right. Lizotte scoring well with a low kick there.
Pacheco cracks a nice hook into Lizotte's ribs. The fight stays on the outside here - Pacheco looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Pacheco backs off Lizotte throws a huge counter combo but Pacheco manages to avoid it all. Lizotte throws a combination that misses and Pacheco counters with a left to the body. Pacheco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lizotte might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pacheco has got the better of the exchanges. Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lizotte throws a wild body kick that Pacheco sees coming a mile off. Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lizotte defending well as Pacheco loads up on a big left hand. Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco. Lizotte connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pacheco checks a leg kick. Lizotte wants to land a leg kick but Pacheco is out of range. Pacheco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lizotte's head backwards. Nice jab there from Lizotte. Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it. Lizotte misses with a looping left. Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco jabs Lizotte right on the nose. Lizotte blinks but takes it well. A shot to the liver by Lizotte. Beautiful body shot. Pacheco misses the shot to the body. Lizotte throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lizotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Lizotte avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco has a takedown stuffed. Lizotte throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pacheco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Pacheco lands a lovely overhand right. Pacheco throws a jab when Lizotte was well out of range. Lizotte throws a leg kick which misses Pacheco's front leg but catches the back leg as Pacheco tries to avoid it. Pacheco with a nice cross. Lizotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lizotte throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it. Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lizotte moves away. Lizotte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Lizotte throws a nice outside leg kick. Lizotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Pacheco counters with a stiff right hand. Pacheco scores with a punch to the head. Lizotte connects with a right hand. Pacheco shakes it off. This has been an exciting period of action! Lizotte misses with a wild body shot. Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte. The fighters circling - Pacheco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lizotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pacheco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lizotte at a distance.
Pacheco takes one to the chin there. Pacheco punishes Lizotte's body with a nice straight punch. Pacheco misses with a hook. Lizotte ducked under it nicely. Pacheco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lizotte can do to turn this around? Pacheco stalks Lizotte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lizotte's face. Lizotte staggers backwards, shaken. Lizotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pacheco.
Pacheco thuds his right hand into Lizotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pacheco cracks Lizotte with a right hand to the side of the head. Pacheco throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot. Lizotte misses with a wild body shot. Pacheco cracks Lizotte with an open hand slap. A bone on bone clash there as Pacheco blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy. Lizotte takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pacheco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Pacheco dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lizotte throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Pacheco counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pacheco misses with a wild body shot. Lizotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pacheco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Pacheco avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Pacheco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. The fighters circle momentarily. Lizotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lizotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pacheco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Pacheco throws a series of punches but Lizotte moves out of range. Pacheco throws a head kick that misses. Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte. Lizotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pacheco. Pacheco circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nice shot lands for Pacheco. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pacheco misses the jab. Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy. Lizotte blocks a jab. Pacheco checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lizotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lizotte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pacheco counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Lizotte blocks a jab. Pacheco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lizotte counters with an inside leg kick. Lizotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lizotte scores with a decent looking hook. Pacheco throws a hook to the side of Lizotte's head but Lizotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lizotte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand. A swing and a miss from Pacheco. Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Pacheco is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pacheco works Lizotte's body with a nice hook. Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pacheco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pacheco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lizotte slips a jab and a cross from Pacheco.
Stephan Lizotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pacheco cracks Lizotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Lizotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pacheco swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lizotte counter with a right hand. Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizotte moves out of range as Pacheco strikes. Lizotte walks into a stiff left hand from Pacheco. Lizotte takes one on the button. Lizotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range. Pacheco avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lizotte throws a leg kick but Pacheco sees it coming and moves out of range. Lizotte throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it. Gerardo Pacheco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pacheco digs a good hook to Lizotte's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pacheco walks into a jab. Pacheco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lizotte momentarily.
Pacheco cracks Lizotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Pacheco. Pacheco scores with a nice head shot. Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte tries to land a leg kick but Pacheco saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Lizotte. Pacheco blocks the body kick.
Lizotte misses with a left hand letting Pacheco counter with a right hand. A cross from Pacheco lands. Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco cracks Lizotte with an open hand slap. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Pacheco digs a good hook to Lizotte's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pacheco works Lizotte's body with a nice hook. Lizotte looks to land a left hand but Pacheco moved out of range nicely. Pacheco throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it. Pacheco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lizotte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pacheco checks it well. Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Lizotte is predictable there and Pacheco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacheco scores with a sloppy right hand. Lizotte should have avoided that one. Pacheco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lizotte misses with an uppercut
and Lizotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lizotte feints and then cracks Pacheco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pacheco down. A low kick from Lizotte misses letting Pacheco counter with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pacheco checks a low kick from Lizotte. Pacheco avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Pacheco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pacheco duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerardo Pacheco showed his dominance in that final round. Well Pacheco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerardo Pacheco! During a confident post fight interview, Gerardo Pacheco 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Lowe (ranked 1922 p4p, 286 weight class) and Asmund Sykk (ranked 2163 p4p, 314 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Lowe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asmund Sykk! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sykk scores with a jab. Sykk scores with a sloppy right hand. Lowe should have avoided that one. A swing and a miss from Lowe. Sykk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lowe throws a hook but Sykk blocks it. Lowe throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range. Lowe slips a straight right by Sykk. Nice defenses there by Lowe. Sykk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Lowe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lowe's calf. Lowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sykk throws a good cross that connects.
Lowe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. This has been an exciting period of action! Lowe misses with a straight right. Sykk avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Sykk looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sykk looks to score with a jab to the body but Lowe is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lowe lands a nice shot that snaps Sykk's head back.
Sykk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lowe's head backwards. Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Lowe's knee but Lowe avoids it well. Lowe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykk. Sykk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A slow jab from Lowe misses its intended target. Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Sykk scores with a jab to the jaw. Lowe misses with a wild body shot. Lowe lands an overhand right. Lowe throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Lowe throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily. The crowd cheers as Lowe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykk doesn't seem phased though. Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lowe misses with the body kick and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk 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 Lowe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lowe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lowe walks into a stiff left hand from Sykk. Lowe works Sykk's body with a nice hook. Lowe scores with a leg kick.
Sykk misses with a straight right. Sykk lands a head shot. Asmund Sykk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lowe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lowe misses with a wild body shot. Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sykk unleashes a big counter combination but Lowe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Lowe staying out of range there. Lowe throws a body shot but no joy. Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Lowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sykk with a hook. Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sykk getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sykk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lowe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sykk has managed to clinch.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Sykk takes a shot to the head. Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Lowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Sykk. Beautiful body shot. Sykk cracks Lowe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sykk looks to land a right hand but Lowe moved out of range. Sykk tests Lowe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk sizes up Lowe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sykk lands a nice hook to Lowe's body. Lowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lowe lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe. Lowe looks to throw a body kick and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sykk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The fighters circling - Sykk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lowe throws a right hand that misses
and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut. Lowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sykk swats away the attempt to clinch by Lowe. Sykk throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowe. Lowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lowe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sykk scores with the left hand. Lowe knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lowe moves out of range of the strikes. Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykk throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it. Sykk throws a leg kick which misses Lowe's front leg but catches the back leg as Lowe tries to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmund Sykk dominated that round. That's time! Lowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sykk avoids a kick to the body.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sykk throws out a powerful jab. Sykk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sykk misses with an uppercut. Sykk blocks the body kick.
Sykk drops his hands momentarily and Lowe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sykk moves away from the strike by Lowe. Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lowe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykk tries to counter by closing the distance. Lowe defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand. Lowe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lowe misses the body punch and Sykk counters with a nice uppercut. Good exchange - Sykk coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lowe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lowe misses with a body kick. Lowe misses with a wild body shot. Sykk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sykk misses with a hook to the body
and Lowe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lowe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sykk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range. Sykk takes the fight into the clinch. Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch. Lowe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk. Sykk gets control of Lowe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sykk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Lowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sykk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lowe is aware though and is defending well. Lowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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! Lowe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Lowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sykk holds on and takes a little breather. Sykk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lowe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sykk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lowe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sykk pulls down on the head and he's put Lowe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Asmund Sykk! Asmund Sykk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Curtis Lowe had this to say: 'Fuck you Liberal!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Strĺlman (ranked 1466 p4p, 74 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 704 p4p, 27 weight class). Strĺlman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Kings. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anton Strĺlman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BM Websphere! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch lands to the side of Strĺlman 's head but he takes it in his stride. Websphere checks a leg kick nicely. Strĺlman drops his hands momentarily and Websphere takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Strĺlman moves away from the strike by Websphere. We've been informed that Websphere 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. Strĺlman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Strĺlman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strĺlman.
Anton Strĺlman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab by Strĺlman. Websphere throws a wild body kick that Strĺlman sees coming a mile off. A jab from Websphere misses. Websphere walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Websphere throws the left hand but Strĺlman avoids the punch easily. Strĺlman half committed to a counter leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Websphere. Strĺlman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strĺlman can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Websphere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Strĺlman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Strĺlman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A jab from Websphere misses. Strĺlman staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Websphere has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman working aggressively here.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strĺlman tries to work over Websphere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right hand to the body from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Websphere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Strĺlman presses Websphere against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Websphere lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Strĺlman presses Websphere against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strĺlman. Websphere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Websphere pushes Strĺlman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Websphere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Strĺlman lands a body shot. Strĺlman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow. Strĺlman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strĺlman misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Websphere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Strĺlman has been working on his elbows in the gym. This has been an exciting period of action! Strĺlman is working Websphere over against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Websphere.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch. Strĺlman scores with a nice hook to the head. Strĺlman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Strĺlman misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely. Websphere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Websphere throws a hook but Strĺlman avoids it easily. Strĺlman defending well as Websphere loads up on a big left hand. Strĺlman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Websphere. Good work by Websphere as he checks the leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Websphere. Websphere takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Websphere cracks Strĺlman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Websphere on the wrong end of a nice jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Websphere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strĺlman. Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strĺlman connects with a body shot that sends Websphere's belly button to the back. Websphere throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Strĺlman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away. Websphere loads up on a big right hand but Strĺlman slips the punch. Strĺlman throwing a counter right hand but Websphere manages to avoid it. Websphere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Strĺlman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Strĺlman throws a shot from downtown. Websphere moves away and avoids it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy. Strĺlman tries to land a body kick and Websphere counters with a nice uppercut. Strĺlman swats away the attempt to clinch by Websphere. Websphere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strĺlman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Websphere will feel that in the morning. Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strĺlman lands a lovely overhand right. Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strĺlman. Websphere connects with an inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Websphere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Websphere is looking to land body kicks. A head kick misses from Strĺlman. Nice body kick there by Websphere. Nice uppercut there from Strĺlman. Websphere misses with an uppercut. Strĺlman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Websphere is out of range. Websphere tries to clinch up. A nice leg kick lands there from Strĺlman. Websphere avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Strĺlman manages to step out the way in time. Strĺlman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Strĺlman throws a nice head kick!
Strĺlman throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away. Strĺlman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Websphere throws a body punch but Strĺlman moves out of range. Strĺlman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strĺlman throws a leg kick that is checked and Websphere counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anton Strĺlman will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Websphere throws a nice head kick!
Strĺlman throws a lazy right hand but Websphere sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Websphere scores with a nice body kick.
Websphere connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strĺlman. Strĺlman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strĺlman.
Websphere explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Strĺlman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Websphere tries to close the distance and clinch but Strĺlman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. BM Websphere seems to be getting the better of the standup. Strĺlman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Websphere tries a head kick but it misses.
Strĺlman half committed to a counter leg kick. Websphere throws a body kick that misses. Strĺlman blocks the body kick.
Strĺlman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Strĺlman throws a chopping leg kick but Websphere manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Websphere connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Websphere scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Strĺlman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Strĺlman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strĺlman throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Strĺlman moves out of range of the strikes. Websphere throws a leg kick but Strĺlman sees it coming and checks it nicely. Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strĺlman avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Strĺlman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it. Websphere avoids the head kick by Strĺlman.
Websphere scores with a nice head shot. Strĺlman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Websphere lands with a good body shot. Strĺlman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Strĺlman avoids it. Strĺlman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Webspheres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Strĺlman throws a big shot that misses. Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Websphere avoids the body shot from Strĺlman.
That's two 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! Websphere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Jab from Websphere. A lazy body kick from Websphere and Strĺlman counters with a straight right hand. Websphere checks a leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Websphere blocks the leg kick.
Strĺlman tries a head kick but it misses.
Websphere misses with a few strikes there.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Strĺlman keeps it at a distance. Websphere moves away from the strike by Strĺlman. Websphere fails to land with a series of punches.
Strĺlman throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range. Strĺlman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Websphere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Websphere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Websphere works Strĺlman's body with a nice hook. Websphere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strĺlman. Websphere throws a wild body kick that Strĺlman sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Websphere throws a head kick that misses. Strĺlman moves out of range as Websphere strikes. Websphere tries to score with a low kick but Strĺlman moves his leg out of the way. Websphere misses the shot to the body. Websphere moves out of range of the leg kick from Strĺlman. Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big right from Strĺlman misses. Good exchange - Websphere coming out on top. Strĺlman throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it. Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Strĺlman is looking to counter with head kicks. Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Websphere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strĺlman. Websphere fakes the leg kick and cracks Strĺlman in the body. Strĺlman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Websphere buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Strĺlman.
Strĺlman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Websphere.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Websphere is predictable there and Strĺlman counters with a low kick, right behind Websphere 's knee. Strĺlman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Websphere misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strĺlman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strĺlman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Websphere tries to clinch enabling Strĺlman to counter with a crisp jab. Strĺlman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. No joy there for Websphere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strĺlman avoids the head kick by Websphere.
Websphere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strĺlman. Strĺlman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Websphere digs a good body shot into Strĺlman's ribs. Strĺlman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Strĺlman motions for Websphere to come forward. Strĺlman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice body kick there by Websphere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Websphere cracks the inside of Strĺlman's front leg. Websphere throws a combination that misses and Strĺlman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Strĺlman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A little jabbing left from Websphere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Strĺlman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Websphere misses. Websphere throws a half hearted mid kick. Websphere feints and then cracks Strĺlman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strĺlman down. Websphere lands with a straight right. Strĺlman didn't see that one coming. Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strĺlman was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere. Strĺlman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Websphere is out of range and Strĺlman settles back down. Strĺlman tried to score with a low kick but Websphere checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strĺlman ducks under a wild hook from Websphere. Websphere takes a swing at Strĺlman's ribcage but misses. Websphere scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A cross from Strĺlman lands. Strĺlman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strĺlman connects with a leg kick. Websphere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Strĺlman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Websphere throws a hook but Strĺlman avoids it easily. Strĺlman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strĺlman looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range. A clash of legs there as Websphere blocks the low kick. Websphere flicks out a counter leg kick but Strĺlman steps away. Websphere avoids the body shot from Strĺlman.
Websphere throws an overhand right that lands on Strĺlman's shoulder, as Strĺlman tries to avoid the shot. Strĺlman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Strĺlman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The fighters circle momentarily. Websphere darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Strĺlman avoids it. Websphere thows a left - swing and a miss! Strĺlman scores with a head kick. Websphere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Strĺlman throws a hook but Websphere blocks it. Websphere walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strĺlman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strĺlman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Websphere. A jab from Strĺlman finds it's way through Websphere's defenses. This has been an exciting period of action! Strĺlman throws a shot to the body.
Websphere throws the left hand but Strĺlman avoids the punch easily. Websphere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Strĺlman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Strĺlman gets tackled into the cage by Websphere. Websphere maintains the clinch. Websphere dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Websphere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A big left from Strĺlman misses. Websphere lands a nice shot to the body.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strĺlman throws a leg kick that is checked and Websphere counters with a straight right hand. Strĺlman throws a low kick but Websphere moves out of range easily. Websphere counters with a body kick. Strĺlman checks a leg kick nicely. Strĺlman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Websphere - just one landing. Strĺlman throws a body shot but no joy. Websphere tries to land a front kick but Strĺlman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Good leg kick by Strĺlman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strĺlman slips a straight right by Websphere. Some wild striking there from Websphere.
Websphere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strĺlman. Strĺlman blocks a head kick by Websphere.
Websphere looks to land a right hand but Strĺlman moved out of range. Strĺlman lands a head kick!
Strĺlman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Strĺlman avoids it. Strĺlman takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses. Strĺlman checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strĺlman was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere. Websphere throws a half hearted mid kick. Strĺlman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strĺlman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Websphere. Strĺlman throws a sloppy head kick and Websphere moves out of range easily. Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strĺlman half committed to a counter leg kick. Websphere throws a chopping leg kick but Strĺlman manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Strĺlman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the 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! A swing and a miss from Strĺlman. Websphere defending well as Strĺlman loads up on a big left hand. Websphere moves out of range as Strĺlman strikes. Strĺlman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strĺlman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Strĺlman blocks the body kick.
Strĺlman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Strĺlman looks to score with a jab to the body but Websphere is just out of range. Strĺlman throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to BM Websphere. Well Websphere 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fagan (ranked 975 p4p, 125 weight class) and Marcio Alvarez (ranked 1549 p4p, 187 weight class). Alvarez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Made in Brazil. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcio Alvarez! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fagan misses with a double jab.
Fagan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Good shot there by Fagan. Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Fagan's front leg but catches the back leg as Fagan tries to avoid it. Fagan misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a nice leg kick. Fagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez. Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Fagan. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet. Alvarez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Fagan looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely. Alvarez throws a combination that misses and Fagan counters with a left to the body. The crowd cheers as Fagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Fagan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez. Fagan misses with a body shot
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control. Alvarez misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Fagan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Alvarez lands some shots froms side control. Fagan stops Alvarez from passing to mount. Alvarez misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Alvarez grinds an elbow into Fagan's temple. Alvarez 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.
Alvarez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fagan tries to improve position but can't. Fagan is trying to get back to his feet. Alvarez works to advance to full mount. Fagan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Fagan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground. Fagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poor strikes thrown by Alvarez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fagan wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away. Alvarez unloading with bombs! Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time. Fagan tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Alvarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fagan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fagan shrugs it off. Fagan can't escape the position.
Alvarez landing punches. Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here! Fagan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. My spies in Hilo Ippon Squad inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alvarez working the ground and pound effectively.
Fagan is rocked! Alvarez connects with a bit shot that sees Fagan covering up! More strikes from Alvarez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alvarez is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcio Alvarez! A very excited looking Marcio Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Tapaus (ranked 971 p4p, 135 weight class) and John Puller (ranked 1599 p4p, 215 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Tapaus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Puller! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller slips a jab and a cross from Tapaus.
Puller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus. Puller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Tapaus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Puller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapaus moves away. Tapaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab. Puller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tapaus on the side of the head. Tapaus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puller's head. Puller misses with a straight left. Tapaus throws a good cross that connects.
Tapaus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it. Tapaus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puller. Puller obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tapaus misses with a body shot
and Puller counters with a straight right hand. Good shot there by Tapaus. Puller tries to clinch but Tapaus moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Tapaus. Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapaus moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tapaus misses with an uppercut. Puller saw that one coming. Puller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Puller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tapaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller. Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tapaus misses with a hook. Puller ducked under it nicely. Puller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tapaus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Puller throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it. Tapaus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puller doesn't seem bothered though. Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus. Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely. Tapaus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Puller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Tapaus takes one on the button. Puller wants to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tapaus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tapaus on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tapaus scores with a punch to the head. Puller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. It looked like Tapaus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puller. Tapaus throws a hook but Puller avoids it easily. Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus. Puller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puller moves away. Puller on the wrong end of a nice jab. Puller throws a looping overhand right but Tapaus ducks down to avoid it. Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off. Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus. The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tapaus throws out a loose jab but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it. Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range. Tapaus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puller can pounce on him.
Puller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Puller.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller. Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Puller. Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot. Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it. Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss! Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses. Tapaus misses with a hook. Puller tests Tapaus's chin there with a solid looking shot. Puller moves forwards but Tapaus connects with a nice, crisp jab. Puller cracks the inside of Tapaus's front leg. Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller. Puller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Puller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Puller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tapaus. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller. Puller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab by Puller. Tapaus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Puller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tapaus connects with a crisp jab. Tapaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Puller misses with a looping left. Puller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tapaus misses with a looping right. A slow jab from Tapaus misses its intended target. Puller only half commits to the counter leg kick. Puller thows a leg kick but Tapaus checks it and Tapaus counters with a straight right hand. Puller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Puller. Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it. Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller. Puller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Puller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tapaus rather than just go for the knockout. Puller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tapaus on the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tapaus moves away from the strike by Puller. Puller slips a jab from Tapaus. Tapaus misses with a looping right. Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller. Puller lands with a hook. Tapaus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Puller will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tapaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puller. A cross from Puller lands. Tapaus misses the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy. Tapaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab lands there for Tapaus. Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A left lands for Tapaus. Tapaus slips under a jab from Puller. A decent looking body kick lands there for Puller. Tapaus misses with a hook
enabling Puller to counter with a crisp jab. Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Puller should have avoided that one. Tapaus misses with a hook. Nice defenses there by Puller. Puller slips a jab from Tapaus. Puller slips a jab from Tapaus. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
John Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Puller misses with a body kick. Puller throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tapaus misses with a looping right. Puller connects with an inside leg kick. Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Tapaus defending well as Puller loads up on a big left hand. Puller punishes Tapaus's body with a nice straight punch. Puller misses with a kick to the body.
Puller moves out of range of the strikes. Tapaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks. Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range. Puller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus. Tapaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller. Tapaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tapaus misses with a straight right. Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses. Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Puller slips the punch. Tapaus moves forwards but Puller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Puller slips the punch. Tapaus misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Puller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puller. Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range. Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Puller throws a predictable looking body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. letting Tapaus counter with a right hand. Puller scores with a nice head shot. Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely. Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy. Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puller manages to avoid it. Tapaus misses with a looping right. Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely. Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tapaus misses the jab. Tapaus staying out of range there. Puller lands with a hook. Tapaus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tapaus throws a big shot that misses. Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Puller throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Puller is looking to land body kicks. Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Puller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot. Puller looks like he wants to counter punch here. Puller throws a body shot but no joy. Puller misses with a right hand letting Tapaus counter with a right hand. Tapaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Good shot there by Tapaus. Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapaus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus. It seemed like Puller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Tapaus lands with an overhand left. Nice cross by Puller. Tapaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puller has time to react. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Puller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tapaus with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tapaus throws a hook but Puller blocks it. Puller misses with a lunging right hand
and Tapaus counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tapaus 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.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus. Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Puller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tapaus. Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puller. Nice uppercut there from Puller. Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Puller. Tapaus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Puller throws a nice inside leg kick. Tapaus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puller's hands. Tapaus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Puller slips a jab from Tapaus. Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus misses the jab. Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range. Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Puller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A big right from Puller misses. Puller misses with a straight left. Tapaus connects with a right hand. Puller shakes it off. Puller misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target. Puller connects with a leg kick. Tapaus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Puller with a hook. Tapaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puller in his tracks. Tapaus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nice body punch from Tapaus. Puller thuds his shin into the meat of Tapaus's side. Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus. Puller misses the shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Puller throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it. Puller staying out of range there. Puller throws a body shot but no joy. Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good exchange - Tapaus coming out on top. Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Puller should have avoided that one. Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
Puller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Tapaus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Puller misses with a body shot.
Tapaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses. Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus. Puller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Puller connects with a leg kick. Tapaus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A slapping body kick lands there for Puller. Puller lands a nice hook to Tapaus's body. Tapaus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target. Puller misses with a wild body shot. Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely. Tapaus moves out of range of the body kick from Puller.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A jab from Puller finds it's way through Tapaus's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Puller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tapaus misses with a hook
and Puller counters with a body kick that stops Tapaus in his tracks momentarily. Tapaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it. Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller. Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss! And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy. Puller gets off balance looking for a body kick and Tapaus counters with a left to the body. Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus. Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy. Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses. Tapaus scores with a jab. Puller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Puller throws a nice outside leg kick. Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tapaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus. Puller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Puller moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little jabbing left from Puller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Puller moves out of range of the strikes. Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. An inside leg kick lands from Puller. Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapaus sees it coming and avoids it easily. Puller misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming. Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus. Tapaus misses with a straight right. Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus. Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puller manages to avoid it. Puller throws out a counter right but Tapaus avoids it with no problem. Tapaus staying out of range there. Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Puller. Tapaus takes a swing at Puller's ribcage but misses. Tapaus moves away from the strike by Puller. Tapaus takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puller misses with a jab to the body
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy. Tapaus misses with a hook. Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus. Puller throws a leg kick but Tapaus sees it coming and checks it nicely. Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Puller wants to clinch. Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puller.
Puller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller. Tapaus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tapaus tries to keep at a distance but Puller has taken the fight into the clinch. Puller prevents a body shot from Tapaus. A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to John Puller. Well Puller 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Puller! John Puller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Drotske (ranked 1428 p4p, 216 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 1477 p4p, 225 weight class). Markus Drotske could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Douche Canoe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Markus Drotske! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drotske throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it. Canoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Canoe fails with the takedown. Drotske has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight. Canoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Canoe slips under a jab from Drotske. A big right from Canoe misses. Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe feints the counter takedown. Canoe staying out of range there. Canoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drotske defends it well. A big left from Canoe misses. Drotske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canoe. Drotske swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut. Drotske throws a body shot but no joy. Drotske misses with a hook. Canoe ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Drotske throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe. Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range. Drotske throws the left hand but Canoe avoids the punch easily. Canoe looks like he wants to counter punch here. Canoe misses the shot to the body. Canoe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drotske napping and manages to drive through into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drotske is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Canoe tries for a kimura but Drotske is defending well. Drotske can't do much from the bottom here. Drotske gets back to half guard. Drotske is not content to let Canoe control the position. Drotske tries to get to full guard but Canoe has control of the leg. Canoe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Canoe wants to take a breather but Drotske is having none of it. Canoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drotske has managed to free his arm - good work. Drotske wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Canoe trying to mount his opponent but Drotske defends it. Drotske controlling the position for now. Drotske tries to roll over but Canoe keeps him under control. Drotske wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Canoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drotske defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Canoe sitting and controlling from the half guard. Drotske wants to get back to full guard. Drotske wants to control but Canoe passes into side.
Canoe gets to mount! Drotske was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Drotske is squirming around, avoiding Canoe's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drotske is working to get back to half guard.
Drotske is working hard here to advance position. Drotske wants to control but Canoe is having none of it. Canoe is landing with some decent strikes but Drotske is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Canoe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drotske has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Canoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drotske is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douche Canoe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drotske misses with a looping left. Drotske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Canoe has time to react. Canoe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drotske sprawls well initially but Canoe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Canoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drotske is just riding it out for now. Canoe eventually gives up the hold. Drotske trying to control but Canoe postures up.
Drotske is not content to let Canoe control the position. Canoe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Canoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far. Drotske regains full guard. Nicely done. Drotske trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Canoe trying to control but Drotske is working from the bottom. Drotske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drotske defends it easily. Canoe keeping full guard, as Drotske tries to pass. Drotske stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe. Canoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drotske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Drotske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drotske has managed to get both his arms back between Canoe's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Canoe is trying to keep Drotske in close.
Drotske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Canoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drotske wants to pass the guard but Canoe is keeping the position. Drotske passes Canoe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Drotske is looking to pass Canoe's guard but actually Canoe recovers to full guard. Drotske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now. Drotske passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Canoe is looking for a sweep. Drotske is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Canoe is controlling Drotske's trapped leg to prevent Drotske from advancing to side control. The fighters are battling for position here. Canoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Drotske advances position into side control! Drotske has knee on belly and moves into mount. Drotske avoids the attempt from Canoe to control. Drotske is looking to work his way around to Canoe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Canoe can't escape the position.
Drotske with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Drotske wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't. Drotske mounts Canoe! Really nice guard pass there! Drotske fails to move to back control. Canoe regains half guard. Drotske is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Canoe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Drotske is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Drotske dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Canoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Drotske takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses. Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target. Drotske misses with an uppercut. Canoe saw that one coming. Canoe throws a leg kick but Drotske sees it coming and moves out of range. Canoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet. Canoe cracks Drotske with a good jab. Nice uppercut lands for Drotske. That snapped Canoe's head back.
Drotske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Canoe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe misses with a looping left. Drotske misses with a body punch
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters circling - Drotske throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A swing and a miss from Drotske. Canoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Drotske as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Drotske misses. Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Canoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drotske to the mat! Drotske manages to get full guard. Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Drotske manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Canoe manages to get himself to full guard.
Canoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drotske defends it easily. Drotske sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Canoe's guard. Drotske looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Canoe desperately trying to maintain half guard. Drotske trying to mount his opponent but Canoe defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drotske passes to side control. Drotske works to advance to full mount. Canoe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Canoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Canoe stops Drotske from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Drotske prevents Canoe from getting the reversal. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Canoe has given up his back.
Drotske patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Canoe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drotske. Canoe trying to control the hands but Drotske won't let him. Canoe showing good submission defense here.
Canoe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Drotske is looking to work his way around to Canoe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Canoe tries to get back to half guard but can't. Drotske wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Drotske moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Canoe has worked his arm free - good work by Canoe!
Drotske works to advance to full mount. Canoe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Canoe tries to hold on but Drotske pushes him away. Canoe is working to get back to half guard.
Drotske get's back to his feet. Canoe shoots in and drives through. Drotske sprawls well. Drotske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Canoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Drotske looks to land a right hand but Canoe moved out of range. Canoe misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing. Canoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Drotske lands with an overhand left. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head. Canoe looks to throw the jab but Drotske is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Drotske clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Canoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Canoe lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand. Drotske misses with a jab to the body
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Canoe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Drotske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Drotske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canoe's hands. Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range. Drotske misses with a body punch
letting Canoe counter with a right hand. Markus Drotske is winning the standup battle so far. Drotske missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Drotske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Canoe misses the shot to the body. It looked like Drotske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice defenses there by Canoe. Canoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drotske has time to react. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Canoe clobbers Drotske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range. A big left from Canoe misses. Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drotske. Drotske walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Canoe takes one on the button. Markus Drotske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Drotske missing with a left hand there. Canoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Canoe scores with a nice head shot. Drotske has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Drotske's head. Canoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Drotske stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Canoe misses with a looping right. Canoe takes a shot right to the bread basket. Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Drotske ducks down to avoid it. Drotske throws a shot to the body.
Drotske ducks under a wild hook from Canoe. Canoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Drotske. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Canoe defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand. Drotske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe. Drotske looks to land a right hand but Canoe moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drotske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Canoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Canoe looks to land a left hand but Drotske moved out of range nicely. Drotske jabs Canoe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Drotske works Canoe's body with a nice hook. Canoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Drotske throws a body shot but no joy. Drotske moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Drotske jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Douche Canoe's cut even more. Canoe scores with a body shot.
Drotske avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Canoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drotske on the side of the head. Canoe misses with a looping right. Drotske misses the shot to the body. Drotske throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Drotske throws a big shot that misses. Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back. Jab, jab by Canoe - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drotske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canoe on the side of the head. Drotske throws a hook but Canoe blocks it. Canoe misses with a body shot.
Drotske half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Drotske misses with a body shot.
Canoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canoe thows a left - swing and a miss! Drotske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Drotske leaves Canoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Canoe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drotske to the ground. Canoe is now in Drotske's guard. Drotske tries to land a sweep but no joy. Drotske trying to keep a closed guard but Canoe is proving a slippery customer.
Canoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Canoe advances to half guard. Drotske is holding on to half guard well. Canoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Drotske is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Canoe is looking to advance position but Drotske won't allow it. Drotske wants to improve his position but Canoe is controlling well.
Drotske trying to hold on to Canoe's head to control him but Canoe postures up.
Canoe seems to be working for a kimura but Drotske defends the submission attempt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drotske wants to control but Canoe is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Douche Canoe will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Douche Canoe's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Drotske stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drotske wants it to stay on the feet. Canoe lands a jab to the head.
Canoe misses with a body shot.
Canoe punishes Drotske's body with a nice straight punch. Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drotske was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe. Drotske tries to counter with a takedown but Canoe is quick to defend against it. Drotske lands with a hook. Canoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Drotske on the wrong end of a nice hook. Drotske throws a jab when Canoe was well out of range. Canoe with the counter takedown but Drotske avoids it easily. Drotske scores with a nice right hand.
Canoe scores with a punch to the head. Canoe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drotske on his heels. He'll look to pass Drotske's guard now, I'm sure. Drotske has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Canoe is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drotske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Canoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Canoe misses with a body punch.
Canoe missing with knees to the body.
Canoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drotske's elbow. Canoe lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drotske working some nice short punches in the clinch. Canoe blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske. Drotske misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canoe. Drotske throws a punch but it's blocked by Canoe. Canoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Canoe lands a body shot. Drotske scores with a shoulder strike. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Drotske misses with a punch on the inside.
Canoe looks to throw an elbow but misses. Canoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Drotske.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Drotske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drotske stalling against the cage.
Drotske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske leaning his opponent against the cage. Canoe blocks a body shot from Drotske. Drotske misses with a hook from the clinch. Drotske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canoes head. Drotske has a couple of punches blocked by Canoe.
Drotske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Canoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Canoe scores with a nice hook to the head. Canoe takes a shot to the head.
The cut above Douche Canoe's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A short left from Drotske. Drotske tries to throw a body punch but Canoe avoids it by throwing Drotske back against the cage. Canoe misses with a short punch on the inside. Drotske struggles to land a body shot inside as Canoe controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drotske lands a body punch in the clinch. Drotske trying to stall but Canoe improves his position.
Drotske managing to block the knees to the body from Canoe.
Canoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Drotske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Canoe misses with a takedown attempt - Drotske sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. As Canoe tries to get set, Drotske tries to push him back and clinch up but Canoe manages to avoid the attempt. Canoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Drotske swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
Drotske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Drotske throws a hook but Canoe blocks it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drotske. Canoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drotske.
Drotske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drotske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab. Canoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Canoe loads up on a big right hand but Drotske slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drotske connects with a body shot that sends Canoe's belly button to the back. Canoe sizes up Drotske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Canoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drotske bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canoe's head backwards. Canoe throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range. Canoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Canoe throws out a loose jab but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it. Drotske waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Canoe. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Canoe to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Canoe is rocked!
Douche Canoe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Canoe is looking to sweep but instead, Drotske has passed into half guard.
Canoe is still in real trouble! Can Drotske finish him? Canoe is staying active underneath Drotske, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Canoe trying to control here.
Canoe seems to have recovered his senses. Drotske trying to pass the guard but Canoe defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Markus Drotske showed his dominance in that final round. I think Drotske 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Drotske! During a confident post fight interview, Markus Drotske 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 1098 p4p, 171 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 848 p4p, 128 weight class). Aokison comes to the cage accompanied by Caroline. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Aokison! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Page! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Page has closed the distance and engaged Aokison in a clinch.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page has picked Aokison up - he's going for a ride! Page dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Page is thwarting Aokison's attempts to control the position. Aokison is controlling Page's trapped leg to prevent Page from advancing to side control. Aokison tries to roll over but Page keeps him under control. Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aokison's head. Aokison trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Page is working for a submission of some sort.
Aokison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round. Page controlling the action here. Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nice strikes from Page there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Aokison's temple. Page lands strikes from half guard. Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aokison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Page is looking for a kimura here.
Aokison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aokison working a defensive guard here.
Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Page doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Page manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aokison works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Page preventing the sweep. Page throws a big elbow that misses. Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Page can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand. Aokison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aokison working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Page landing with the ground and pound. Aokison has momentary wrist control but Page slips an elbow through the middle. Page throws a big right hand that misses. Page wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving. Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss. Page seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control. Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Aokison is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aokison 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. Aokison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Page is aware though and is defending well. Aokison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Page working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Page postures up.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Page postures up.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Page wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Aokison connects with a right hand. Page shakes it off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Page looks to land a right hand but Aokison moved out of range. Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Page is quick to defend against it. Page wants to clinch up but Aokison keeps it at a distance. Aokison looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely. And Page tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out. Page misses the shot to the body. Aokison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page. Aokison throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily. Aokison misses with a body shot.
Aokison with a nice cross.
It looks like Franky Page has been cut. Page takes a swing at Aokison's ribcage but misses. Page avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Aokison rushes Page and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Page has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aokison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Page is trying to stick to Aokison's back but Aokison is turning into Page. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Page's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aokison. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard. Page is pulling down on Aokison's head to control his posture. Aokison throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aokison is looking to work some ground and pound but Page has wrist control. Page trying to control the position.
Aokison throwing strikes but missing. Aokison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Page is keeping the position for now. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aokison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Aokison throws a big elbow that misses. Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position. Page looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Page is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Aokison preventing the sweep. Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Aokison preventing the sweep. Aokison postures up and lands a big shot to Page's brow. Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Page pulls Aokison in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Page tries to counter it with a takedown but Aokison pushes his down on his head and steps out. Page darts in and clinches Aokison up against the cage. A short body shot lands from Aokison as the two fighters clinch.
Page has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aokison regains guard immediately. Aokison is trying to control the position but Page postures up. Aokison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there. Aokison pulls Page in to control the position. Page postures up in Aokison's guard and throws a big left but Aokison blocks it. Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Aokison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Page scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aokison 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. Page cracks Aokison with a solid left hand. Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Aokison has wrist control. Page postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow. Page with a nice head shot there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Page's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Aokison working for a triangle but Page defends it easily.
Aokison 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aokison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Franky Page will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut. That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aokison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aokison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Page throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away. Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aokison. Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Page throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aokison on the side of the head. Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aokison. Aokison circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Aokison on the wrong end of a nice jab. Aokison thuds his right hand into Page's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Aokison misses with an uppercut. Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aokison sees it coming and avoids it easily. Page has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aokison tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Page. Aokison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Page prevents it.
Aokison jumps guard but Page turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Aokison tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short left from Page. Aokison wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Aokison. That's going to take a lot out of him. Page scores with a nice hook to the head. Aokison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Page is defending well. Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aokison. Aokison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aokison turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aokison manages to end up in side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Page wants to control but Aokison postures up. Page tries to bench press Aokison off him but Aokison keeps the position. Aokison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Page sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Aokison is trying to get an arm triangle but Page is defending well. Page tries to get back to half guard but can't. Sloppy strikes there by Aokison.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Page takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Page struggling a bit here. Aokison lands a decent elbow from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aokison in side control lands a decent elbow. Page is trying to control Aokison's posture but Aokison avoids it. Aokison misses with the ground and pound. Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Aokison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Aokison in side control, throwing shots but Page defends. Page regains half guard. Page gets full guard. Aokison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Aokison forces his way into half guard. Page blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Page is refusing to be controlled, as Aokison sits in half guard. Page wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Page wants to control but Aokison is keeping busy and won't allow it. Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Page manages to get to full guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully. Franky Page is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Page looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Page trying to control the position here. Aokison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Page is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Aokison preventing the sweep. Page trying to control the position.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aokison. Aokison throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it. Page forces Aokison back against the cage and clinches. Aokison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Ryu Aokison. I think Page has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 267 p4p, 46 weight class) and Jonas Justesen (ranked 770 p4p, 106 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wesson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. Jonas Justesen 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Justesen! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wesson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wesson throws a push kick but Justesen slaps the foot to one side. Wesson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight. Justesen misses with a body punch
and Wesson counters with a left and a right that stings Justesen. A decent looking cross lands there for Justesen. Wesson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wesson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Justesen moves out of range of the leg kick from Wesson. Wesson lands a nice looking body kick. Wesson is looking to land body kicks. Justesen lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justesen. Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Justesen moves out of range easily. Justesen lands with a right hand. Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justesen. Wesson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wesson thumps Justesen with a low kick. Justesen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Justesen missing with a left hand there. Wesson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it. Wesson slips a jab from Justesen. Justesen misses with a looping right. Justesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson lands a front kick. Justesen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Justesen throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it. Justesen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wesson throws a front kick aimed at Justesen's knee but Justesen avoids it well. Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Justesen moves out of range easily. Wesson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Justesen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Justesen cracks Wesson with an open hand slap. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wesson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justesen in his tracks. Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Wesson. Wesson misses with a body shot.
And Justesen tries to counter it with a takedown but Wesson pushes his down on his head and steps out. Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Justesen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wesson throws a sloppy body shot
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control. Wesson is trying to improve his position. Justesen cracks Wesson with a big right hand but Wesson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wesson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Justesen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Justesen is chipping away with strikes.
Justesen cracks Wesson with a big right hand but Wesson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wesson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Justesen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Justesen working over Wesson with some ground and pound. Wesson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wesson looking for submissions off his back. Wesson is looking to improve his position.
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Wesson has hold of Justesen's hands but Justesen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Justesen working over Wesson with some ground and pound. Wesson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Wesson is looking for a sweep. Justesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justesen pulls his head out easily. Justesen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Wesson actively working from the bottom here. Justesen trying to control the action but Wesson is working from the bottom. Wesson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justesen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justesen's back! Justesen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wesson is persistently looking for the submission but Justesen is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod. That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A clash of legs there as Justesen blocks the low kick. Justesen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Justesen 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. Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justesen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson. Justesen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson. Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it. Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justesen. Justesen scores with a hook. A decent looking cross lands there for Justesen. Wesson tries to clinch there but Justesen circles away.
Wesson lands a nice looking body kick. Wesson misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wesson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justesen in his tracks. Justesen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wesson. Wesson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action! Wesson connects with the punch. Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Justesen feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wesson blocks a jab. Justesen blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Justesen with the counter takedown but Wesson avoids it easily. Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Justesen is just out of range. Justesen misses with a shot to the body and Justesen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Justesen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson throws the left hand but Justesen avoids the punch easily. Wesson lands with a good body shot. Wesson scores with a leg kick.
Justesen thows a left - swing and a miss! Wesson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Justesen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Justesen. Nice defenses there by Wesson. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Justesen checks a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target. Wesson throws a body punch but Justesen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wesson throws a leg kick but Justesen checks it. Wesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Justesen fails with a takedown attempt. Justesen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Justesen with the counter takedown but Wesson avoids it easily. 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 swing and a miss from Wesson. Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wesson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wesson wants it to stay on the feet. Justesen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wesson. Good leg kick by Wesson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Justesen misses with a looping right. Wesson avoids the body shot from Justesen.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far. Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justesen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Wesson jabs at Justesen's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wesson lunges at Justesen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Justesen's hand. Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Justesen. Justesen 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. Justesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justesen checks a leg kick. Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wesson misses the jab. Wesson connects with a jab. Wesson ducks right into an uppercut from Justesen. Some bone on bone action there as Justesen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Justesen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wesson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justesen. A quick step to the side and Wesson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Justesen lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Justesen. Justesen misses the shot to the body. Wesson loads up on a big right hand but Justesen slips the punch. Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justesen can do to turn this around? Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick. Wesson slips a jab from Justesen. Justesen misses the jab. Justesen lands a head shot. Wesson tests Justesen's chin there with a solid looking shot. A swing and a miss from Wesson. Wesson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Justesen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wesson misses with a low kick. Wesson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Justesen counters with a nice double leg into guard. Justesen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard. Justesen scoring with some ground and pound. Wesson looking for a guillotine here but Justesen defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Wesson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss! Wesson misses with a hook. Justesen throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it. Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Justesen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range. Justesen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wesson. Wesson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wesson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Justesen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Justesen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wesson scores with a jab to the body. Justesen connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson. Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick. A swing and a miss from Wesson. Justesen misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely. Wesson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Wesson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Justesen misses its intended target. Wesson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Justesen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses. Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Justesen. Justesen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Justesen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justesen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses. Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Justesen scores with a jab to the head.
Justesen lands an overhand right. Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson. Wesson misses with a wild body shot. Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Justesen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Justesen gets the takedown into side control. 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! Wesson gets back to half guard. Justesen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wesson is rocked! Wesson is staying active underneath Justesen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justesen pulls his head out easily. Wesson wants to improve his position but Justesen is controlling well.
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justesen pulls his head out easily. Justesen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Oh Wesson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Justesen is trying to control the action in half guard but Wesson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wesson seems to have got his legs back now. Wesson tries to get to full guard but Justesen has control of the leg. Wesson actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wesson has hold of Justesen's hands but Justesen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Wesson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Justesen is working away from the top position though. Wesson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Nice strikes from Justesen there. Justesen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Wesson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wesson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Justesen wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving. Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far. Justesen works over Wesson with some ground and pound from guard. Justesen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Justesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Justesen landing some decent shots from guard. Justesen being controlled here momentarily. Justesen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonas Justesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wesson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson! Dean Wesson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 170 p4p, 27 weight class) and Vlad Darko (ranked 349 p4p, 53 weight class). Darko has chosen Ominous Drumming 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Darko! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Darko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here. Good standup being displayed there by Darko as he connects with a hook. Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko. Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Darko throws a push kick but Uesugi slaps the foot to one side. A quick step to the side and Uesugi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nice body punch from Darko. Darko connects with a jab. Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Uesugi avoids it. A jab from Darko does it's job there. Darko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action! Darko walks into a jab. Uesugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nice jab there from Darko. Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uesugi misses with a double jab.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darko's head backwards. Uesugi misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely. Uesugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Darko off the cage and back into range. Darko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Darko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Darko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Darko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Uesugi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Darko scores with a nice right hand.
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it. Darko throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it. Uesugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Darko tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Darko throws a good cross that connects.
Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot. Darko throws a lazy uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand. Darko wants to land a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range. Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Uesugi misses with a jab to the body
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Darko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a straight right hand. Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darko. Uesugi walks into a jab. Nice cross by Darko. Darko throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off. Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it. Uesugi walks into a stiff left hand from Darko. Darko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Uesugi misses. It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Uesugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uesugi avoids a kick to the body.
Uesugi is looking to counter punch. Good leg kick by Darko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darko throws a lazy body kick and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko. Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily. A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot. Uesugi misses the jab. Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Darko moved out of range nicely. Darko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uesugi will feel that in the morning. Darko lands a body shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darko connects with a jab. Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Darko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uesugi if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Darko 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.
Darko lands with an uppercut that bounces Uesugi off the cage and back into range. Darko slips a jab from Uesugi. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Uesugi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Uesugi tries to move into range but Darko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Darko - that will leave a mark!
Uesugi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Darko throws a lazy body kick and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Uesugi slips under a jab. Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Darko. Vlad Darko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Uesugi throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Uesugi misses. Uesugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Darko slips under a jab from Uesugi. Darko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uesugi takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darko slips under a jab. Darko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Darko throws a quick inside leg kick. Darko with a jab. Uesugi misses with a hook
and Darko counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Darko throws a lazy body kick and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
Uesugi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it well. Darko with a jab. Uesugi thuds a left hand into Darko's body. Darko lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Uesugi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Darko throws a lazy body kick and Uesugi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uesugi takes one on the button. Darko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand. Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko. Uesugi misses with a straight left. It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Uesugi misses with a wild body shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Darko. That's going to slow Uesugi down. Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Darko counters with a right hand to the body. Uesugi lands with a good body shot. Darko scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Uesugi blocks the leg kick.
Uesugi slips under a jab. Darko lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A cross from Darko lands. Uesugi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Uesugi misses with a hook. Darko ducked under it nicely. Uesugi misses with a looping left. Darko misses with a leg kick and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand. Darko connects with a solid leg kick. A shot to the liver by Darko. Beautiful body shot. Darko ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi. Darko misses with a wild body shot. Uesugi slips under a jab. Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Darko misses with a left hand and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Darko feints and then cracks Uesugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uesugi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Darko misses with a leg kick. Darko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi. Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Uesugi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Darko misses with a wild body shot. Uesugi throwing a counter right hand but Darko manages to avoid it. Darko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks. Darko throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vlad Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Uesugi misses the target. The fighters circle momentarily. Uesugi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Darko throws a leg kick and Uesugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Darko will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!
Darko jabs Uesugi right on the nose. Uesugi blinks but takes it well. A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
Darko is rocked! Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss! It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Darko is still on wobbly legs! Can Uesugi finish him? Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range. As Darko looks to move away, Uesugi throws a big counter combo but Darko just gets out of the way. Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range. Darko seems to have recovered his senses. Darko throws a leg kick but Uesugi sees it coming and moves out of range. Uesugi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The fighters circling - Darko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darko can pounce on him.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darko slips a jab from Uesugi. Darko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Darko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Uesugi moves out of range as Darko strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darko misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely. A lazy body kick from Darko and Uesugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darko misses the jab. Darko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Uesugi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Darko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Darko misses with a left hand and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut. Uesugi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Darko punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch. Good exchange - Uesugi coming out on top. Darko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Uesugi avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darko scoring well with a low kick there.
Darko lands with a nice body punch. 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! Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko. Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Darko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darko!
Uesugi checks a leg kick. Uesugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Darko moved out of range. Darko scores with a sloppy right hand. Uesugi should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko misses with a body shot.
Uesugi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Darko tries to score with a low kick but Uesugi moves his leg out of the way. Uesugi throws a big shot that misses. Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Darko scores with a hook. Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Uesugi misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Darko coming out on top. Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi. Darko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Darko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darko. Darko ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Uesugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jab from Darko. A decent looking cross lands there for Darko. Darko scores with a hook to the body. Uesugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Darko swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Vlad Darko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Darko looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Vlad Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Darko! Vlad Darko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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