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Friday Night Fights lV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Tromundo (ranked 5294 p4p, 214 weight class) and UniConor Noble (ranked 7525 p4p, 244 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Tromundo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, UniConor Noble!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tromundo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Noble lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noble.
Tromundo throws a series of punches but Noble avoids them all with ease.
Tromundo misses with a combination
and Noble counters with a stiff right hand.
Tromundo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tromundo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tromundo.
Noble scores with a jab.
Noble lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tromundo's calf.
Tromundo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noble counters with a good, hard body kick but Tromundo shrugs it off.
Noble is looking to slow Tromundo down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Noble.
Noble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noble lands with a cross.
Noble thuds his right hand into Tromundo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Noble forces Tromundo back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Tromundo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tromundo misses with a punch on the inside.
Noble misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromundo lands with a short shot to the head.
Noble is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noble lands a hook that snaps the head of Tromundo backwards.
Noble avoiding damage.
Tromundo misses with the head strike.
Noble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tromundos head.
Noble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tromundo or not.
Noble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Noble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noble breaks the clinch.
Noble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tromundo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Noble.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noble.
Noble scores with a hook to the body. Tromundo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tromundo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noble lands a nice looking body shot.
UniConor Noble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tromundo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tromundo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Noble has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromundo misses with a wild combination.
Noble gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Noble prevents Tromundo from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Noble.
Noble is pushing Tromundo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Noble is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
UniConor Noble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tromundo walks into a left hand.
Noble connects with a high kick.
Tromundo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noble counters with a stiff right hand.
Noble lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Noble.
Joe Tromundo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tromundo swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Noble to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tromundo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tromundo walks into a left hand.
Noble jabs Tromundo right on the nose. Tromundo blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble lands a nice hook to Tromundo's body. Tromundo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Noble throws a right hand that Tromundo ducks under and follows up with a left that Tromundo also avoids with ease.
Tromundo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tromundo misses with an uppercut.
Noble scores with a shot to the body.
Noble connects with a body shot.
Tromundo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noble scores with a body shot.
Tromundo walks into a straight right hand from Noble.
Tromundo throws a series of punches but Noble moves out of range.
Noble scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromundo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tromundo at a distance.
Noble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tromundo on the side of the head.
Tromundo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noble counters with a stiff right hand.
Tromundo misses with an uppercut. Noble saw that one coming.
UniConor Noble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noble lands a jab to the head.
Noble slips a jab and a cross from Tromundo.
Noble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tromundo throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Noble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tromundo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noble lands a jab.
Noble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tromundo at a distance.
Noble connects with a right hand. Tromundo shakes it off.
Tromundo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Noble. Beautiful body shot.
Noble connects with a nice looking jab.
Tromundo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noble scores with a shot to the body.
Noble lands a really nice looking cross but Tromundo seems unphased.
Tromundo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tromundo lands with a right hand.
Noble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Noble. Beautiful body shot.
Noble digs a good hook to Tromundo's body.
Noble with a nice cross.
Noble thuds a left hand into Tromundo's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
UniConor Noble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tromundo takes one to the chin there.
Tromundo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noble counters with a nice body shot.
Noble takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noble cracks Tromundo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tromundo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble scores with a jab.
Tromundo misses with a left hand
and Noble counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tromundo thinking.
Crunch! Noble slams his shin into Tromundo's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromundo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tromundo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noble scrambles back to his feet.
Tromundo swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
A nice side step and Noble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noble lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crunch! Noble slams his shin into Tromundo's torso.
Noble lands a body shot.
Noble lunges at Tromundo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tromundo's hand.
Noble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noble thumps Tromundo with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Noble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tromundo swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Noble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tromundo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Noble works the jab nicely.
Noble works the jab nicely.
Tromundo misses with a right hand
and Noble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tromundo misses with a shot to the body
and Noble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromundo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noble now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noble lands with a straight right. Tromundo didn't see that one coming.
Tromundo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Noble.
UniConor Noble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noble, as that shot connected.
Noble scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the body from Tromundo misses
and Tromundo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noble lands with a straight right. Tromundo didn't see that one coming.
Tromundo takes one to the side of the head.
That's four 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!
Tromundo looks to land a right hand but Noble moved out of range.
Noble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noble scores with the left hand. Tromundo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tromundo tries to move into range but Noble moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Noble lands the left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Noble as he connects with a hook.
Tromundo throws the left hand but Noble avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Noble misses.
Noble clinches with his opponent.
Joe Tromundo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tromundo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight!
UniConor Noble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noble 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... UniConor Noble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jb Brown (ranked 5683 p4p, 476 weight class) and Curly Hannigan (ranked 4533 p4p, 440 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by A lot by 21 savage/j cole. Hannigan has chosen Hed PE Renegade as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jb Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Curly Hannigan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to move into range but Hannigan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hannigan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hannigan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brown is controlling him well.
Hannigan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hannigan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown landing strikes.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hannigan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brown yanks on the arm and Hannigan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jb Brown!
Jb Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Harris (ranked 6549 p4p, 524 weight class) and Albert Smith (ranked 5651 p4p, 503 weight class). 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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167 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harris has Smith in his guard.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Harris defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Harris wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Harris manages to avoid easily.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harris because Smith loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris gets back to half guard.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harris working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harris jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harris leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith wants to clinch.
Harris tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith gets to his feet - Harris follows without any prompting.
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.
Harris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris tries to clinch up
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris blocks the body kick.
Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harris stands up.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Romeo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Harris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Harris shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Albert Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harris leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Harris tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
Smith tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Harris.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Harris wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Harris being controlled against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Smith ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harris quickly recovers to half guard.
Harris tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the ground and pound but Harris regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Xander (ranked 24864 p4p, 587 weight class) and Divanei Silva (ranked 3539 p4p, 403 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ford Xander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Divanei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Xander's guard.
Xander wriggles free and stands up.
Xander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Xander is predictable there
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva stands and throws Xander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva takes a little break here. Xander wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Xander is keeping him busy.
Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Xander to his feet.
Xander tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Xander pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Xander has given up his back here. Will Silva look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Silva is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Xander with him. Xander is trying to defend but Silva has an arm under the chin now! Xander grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Divanei Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benchamek Sitsopirang (ranked 4277 p4p, 455 weight class) and Jew Jitsu (ranked 4518 p4p, 472 weight class). Jew Jitsu struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benchamek Sitsopirang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jew Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsopirang clinches up with Jitsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Jitsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsopirang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jitsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsopirang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsopirang jumps into guard, dragging Jitsu to the mat.
Jitsu distracts Sitsopirang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jitsu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sitsopirang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jitsu has cracked it and Sitsopirang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jew Jitsu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Brown (ranked 3677 p4p, 423 weight class) and Huwan Bagwis (ranked 6823 p4p, 562 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Seventh nation army . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Huwan Bagwis!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Lee Brown has been cut.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bagwis pinned against the cage. Bagwis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bagwis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bagwis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bagwis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagwis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagwis pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown stands up over Bagwis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagwis has wrist control.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagwis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagwis is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Bagwis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Bagwis!
Bagwis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagwis has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagwis is stalling in the full guard.
Bagwis is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Bagwis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Bagwis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Bagwis not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bagwis is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Bagwis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown working for a triangle but Bagwis defends it easily.
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.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Bagwis defends easily.
Bagwis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bagwis is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Bagwis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagwis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Bagwis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Huwan Bagwis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Brown's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bagwis connects with a jab.
Bagwis tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bagwis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown with the ground and pound but Bagwis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bagwis is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagwis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Bagwis from getting back to his feet.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Bagwis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Huwan Bagwis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bagwis wants to get back to his feet.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bagwis defending well though.
Bagwis wants to get back to his feet.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Bagwis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagwis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to control from the top but Bagwis keeps moving.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bagwis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Bagwis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Bagwis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control but Bagwis is working from the bottom.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bagwis.
Bagwis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown takes one on the button.
Bagwis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bagwis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bagwis cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis is looking to clinch.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bagwis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagwis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Huwan Bagwis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lee Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bagwis doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Bagwis avoids it well and moves away.
Bagwis scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Bagwis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwis tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Bagwis catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown closes the distance but Bagwis moves to the side
and Bagwis counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Bagwis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bagwis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown tries to clinch there but Bagwis circles away.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Bagwis tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bagwis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bagwis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bagwis sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bagwis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Bagwis's guard.
Brown prevents Bagwis from getting back to his feet.
Lee Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Bagwis to get back to his feet.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Bagwis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bagwis tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Bagwis controlling from the top position.
Bagwis won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagwis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagwis passes into half guard.
Brown is controlling Bagwis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Bagwis slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Bagwis is going to stand back up.
Huwan Bagwis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bagwis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bagwis tries to stand and escape but Brown actually recovers to full guard.
Bagwis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four 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.
Bagwis working some strikes from top position.
Bagwis tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagwis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bagwis looking to pass the guard.
Bagwis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bagwis thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huwan Bagwis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bagwis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huwan Bagwis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Schmidt (ranked 3720 p4p, 327 weight class) and Yessir Kranicks (ranked 5229 p4p, 417 weight class). Schmidt comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Dreams. Yessir Kranicks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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272 lbs
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229 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskar Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yessir Kranicks!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kranicks tries to keep at a distance but Schmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt is working for takedown but Kranicks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kranicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmidt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kranicks pinned against the cage. Kranicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kranicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmidt. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kranicks sprawls well. Kranicks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet.
Kranicks forces Schmidt back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kranicks gets full guard.
Schmidt preventing the sweep.
Kranicks is trying to keep Schmidt in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kranicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schmidt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Kranicks.
Kranicks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schmidt is in close to Kranicks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schmidt cracks Kranicks with a solid left hand.
Schmidt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kranicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kranicks throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kranicks's head.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Kranicks trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kranicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schmidt connects with a couple of short punches.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt lands a couple of elbows.
Kranicks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kranicks is retaining full guard.
Kranicks keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kranicks's head.
Schmidt stands up over Kranicks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schmidt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmidt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kranicks looks winded!
Schmidt arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kranicks's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oskar Schmidt!
During a confident post fight interview, Oskar Schmidt 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Romeu Pinto (ranked 3950 p4p, 341 weight class) and John Daugherty (ranked 5119 p4p, 413 weight class). Daugherty has chosen Dragula - Rob Zombie as his entrance music. John Daugherty will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horacio Romeu Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Daugherty!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeu Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daugherty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Horacio Romeu Pinto has been cut.
Daugherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Romeu Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romeu Pinto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romeu Pinto instigates a clinch.
Romeu Pinto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Romeu Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as Daugherty controls the action.
Good body shot from Daugherty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeu Pinto manages to break the clinch.
Romeu Pinto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daugherty fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Romeu Pinto square on the jaw! Damn, Romeu Pinto is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Daugherty made sure he mentioned Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Emelianenko (ranked 2732 p4p, 339 weight class) and Fil Bojtojovskiy (ranked 4628 p4p, 481 weight class). Fil Bojtojovskiy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fil Bojtojovskiy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bojtojovskiy clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bojtojovskiy just leaning against Emelianenko, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Bojtojovskiy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bojtojovskiy rushes Emelianenko and presses him up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Bojtojovskiy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bojtojovskiy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Bojtojovskiy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojtojovskiy stalling against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Bojtojovskiy to the mat but Bojtojovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojtojovskiy stalling against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy stalling the fight.
Bojtojovskiy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bojtojovskiy stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy pushes Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Bojtojovskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Bojtojovskiy pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bojtojovskiy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojtojovskiy presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bojtojovskiy is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bojtojovskiy is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bojtojovskiy leaning against his opponent.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko letting Bojtojovskiy take a breather here.
Bojtojovskiy is stalling here.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojtojovskiy stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy clinches with his opponent.
Bojtojovskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Bojtojovskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bojtojovskiy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Emelianenko up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojtojovskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
A nice combination there by Emelianenko.
Bojtojovskiy clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Emelianenko's defenses.
Bojtojovskiy lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Bojtojovskiy on the inside.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bojtojovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bojtojovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fil Bojtojovskiy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bojtojovskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by Bojtojovskiy. Bojtojovskiy maintains the clinch.
Bojtojovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bojtojovskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Bojtojovskiy.
Come on Bojtojovskiy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bojtojovskiy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko throws a combination. Bojtojovskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bojtojovskiy throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojtojovskiy clinches.
Bojtojovskiy tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Bojtojovskiy is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bojtojovskiy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bojtojovskiy digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
Bojtojovskiy gets underhooks to prevent Emelianenko's takedown attempt.
Bojtojovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fil Bojtojovskiy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bojtojovskiy presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bojtojovskiy stalling in the clinch.
Bojtojovskiy cracks Emelianenko with a nice body shot.
Bojtojovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike from Bojtojovskiy.
Stalling in the clinch from Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy slows down the pace here.
Bojtojovskiy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bojtojovskiy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bojtojovskiy has Emelianenko pushed against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bojtojovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bojtojovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Bojtojovskiy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy has managed to clinch.
Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko is trying to pull guard but Bojtojovskiy has him pressed against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bojtojovskiy down to the mat. Bojtojovskiy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bojtojovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Bojtojovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bojtojovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojtojovskiy lands an elbow just above Emelianenko 's eye.
Bojtojovskiy stalling.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bojtojovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bojtojovskiy clinches up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emelianenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bojtojovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bojtojovskiy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy lands a body punch.
Bojtojovskiy leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fil Bojtojovskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bojtojovskiy lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bojtojovskiy pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Bojtojovskiy, against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Bojtojovskiy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bojtojovskiy is pressed up against the cage. Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bojtojovskiy down to the mat. Bojtojovskiy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bojtojovskiy looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Bojtojovskiy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Emelianenko duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bojtojovskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Bojtojovskiy closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Bojtojovskiy is struggling to control the position.
Bojtojovskiy lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Emelianenko being controlled against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Bojtojovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bojtojovskiy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bojtojovskiy forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Bojtojovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojtojovskiy effectively controlling the action here.
Bojtojovskiy stalling.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Bojtojovskiy slowing the pace effectively.
Bojtojovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko wants to slow Bojtojovskiy down by chopping away at his legs.
Bojtojovskiy unleashes a big counter combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bojtojovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Emelianenko up against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy works on Emelianenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Emelianenko can't break the clinch.
Bojtojovskiy slows down the pace here.
Bojtojovskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojtojovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Bojtojovskiy back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Bojtojovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
Bojtojovskiy effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bojtojovskiy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bojtojovskiy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bojtojovskiy tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Bojtojovskiy back against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bojtojovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bojtojovskiy tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Bojtojovskiy.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bojtojovskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vladamir Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bojtojovskiy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bojtojovskiy slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fil Bojtojovskiy.
Bojtojovskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Bojtojovskiy should have avoided that one.
Fil Bojtojovskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bojtojovskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fil Bojtojovskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bojtojovskiy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fil Bojtojovskiy!
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