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AEW 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedicte Swanson (ranked 2634 p4p, 315 weight class) and Alan Moore (ranked 3278 p4p, 369 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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167 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benedicte Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alan Moore!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Moore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson misses with a hook
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore lands an overhand right.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Moore misses with a body punch
and Swanson counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
Swanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Swanson blocks a leg kick.
Moore moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Moore moved away.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Swanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Swanson off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore tries to move into range but Swanson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moore counters with a one-two to the body.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moore throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swanson lands a high kick!
Moore with a hook.
Swanson lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Nice cross by Swanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Moore.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a solid body kick.
We've been informed that Moore has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson lands a front kick.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson misses with the body kick
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Moore's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore scores with a push kick.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Moore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Moore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Moore avoids it.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Moore moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Moore follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Good leg kick by Swanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moore tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Moore thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Moore takes one on the button.
Moore wants to land a leg kick but Swanson is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Swanson tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Swanson misses
and Moore counters with a solid body kick.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Swanson
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looks to throw a body kick
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Moore avoids it.
Moore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Swanson throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson misses the jab.
Moore looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Swanson cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Moore in the body.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson backing away here, and Moore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Moore is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alan Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Swanson tries a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Swanson misses the body punch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
And Swanson counters with a quick kick to the body but Moore blocks it.
Swanson pushes Moore away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Moore.
Swanson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moore avoids it.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson looks to throw a body kick
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Swanson lands with a right hand.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
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!
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swanson's knee momentarily.
Moore connects with a leg kick. Swanson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore throws a leg kick but Swanson moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Swanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moore counters with a body kick that stops Swanson in his tracks momentarily.
Moore avoids the head kick by Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Swanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Moore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Swanson.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
Swanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Swanson lands with an overhand left.
Moore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Swanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Swanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Swanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alan Moore.
I think Moore 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alan Moore!
Alan Moore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva (ranked 1758 p4p, 219 weight class) and Trey Brown (ranked 6924 p4p, 497 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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4 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
38 - 27 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trey Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown blocking some punches.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but DeSilva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown jumps guard but DeSilva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
DeSilva stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Brown.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeSilva.
Brown blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeSilva as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown lands a nice hook to DeSilva's body. DeSilva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSilva.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown is looking to clinch.
DeSilva digs a good hook to Brown's body.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Brown is breathing heavily.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeSilva presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeSilva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
Brown is rocked!
DeSilva cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSilva finish him?
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but DeSilva keeps him there for the moment.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeSilva is defending well for now.
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Brown is working for takedown but DeSilva is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSilva is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Trey Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeSilva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
DeSilva works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
DeSilva creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brown with a big uppercut! Brown tries to clinch up but DeSilva pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brown to the mat! Brown covers up and DeSilva unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva!
Murilo Mauricio Ninja DeSilva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Petersen (ranked 2222 p4p, 253 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 2514 p4p, 277 weight class). Andrey Eremeev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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37
165 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Eremeev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eremeev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petersen counters with a series of strikes. Eremeev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Eremeev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petersen sprawls well initially but Eremeev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Petersen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Eremeev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev is working for a kimura but Petersen is defending it quite comfortably.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eremeev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Eremeev is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eremeev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Never TaP^ Best sparring in Town, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Eremeev prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is controlling Eremeev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eremeev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eremeev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eremeev is pushing down on Petersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Eremeev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Petersen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eremeev is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Well, if Eremeev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eremeev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eremeev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petersen swivels and escapes.
Petersen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petersen tries to sprawl but Eremeev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Eremeev is very close to passing his half guard.
Eremeev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is controlling Eremeev's trapped leg to prevent Eremeev from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev controlling the action here.
Eremeev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eremeev.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen is trying to hold Eremeev in close to prevent damage but Eremeev has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Eremeev passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is trying to escape the position but Eremeev is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen isn't going anywhere.
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Eremeev has mounted him!
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eremeev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eremeev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petersen turns into him and now he's in Eremeev's guard.
Petersen passes Eremeev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eremeev is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is trying to control. Eremeev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eremeev has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen feints and then cracks Eremeev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eremeev down.
Petersen throws a low kick but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Eremeev ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petersen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eremeevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Petersen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eremeev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petersen - the referee stops the clock and Eremeev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petersen. Eremeev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petersen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eremeev in his tracks.
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrey Eremeev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eremeev shoots for a double leg takedown but Petersen sprawls well. He's pushed Eremeev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petersen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petersen.
A nice combination there by Petersen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremeev goes for a double leg but Petersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petersen continues to drive forward.
Petersen lands a nice shot that snaps Eremeev's head back.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petersen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eremeev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eremeev is rocked!
Eremeev is holding his hands too far apart here. Petersen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Eremeev is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 1504 p4p, 181 weight class) and Jack Hanma (ranked 2154 p4p, 248 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by In Scarlet Storm. Hanma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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37
163 lbs
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35
166 lbs
19 - 19 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Hanma counters with a good, hard body kick but Dall shrugs it off.
Synyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dall with a jab.
Dall cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanma throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Dall cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Hanma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Hanma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hanma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Hanma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Hanma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Hanma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Hanma throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanma tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Hanma as he checks the leg kick.
Hanma digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Dall has Hanma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hanma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Synyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Hanma seems unphased.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Hanma digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall throws a leg kick but Hanma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanma thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
Hanma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dall has hold of Hanma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hanma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dall goes for an armbar but Hanma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hanma.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
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 Synyx Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanma throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Hanma drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Hanma misses.
A low kick from Dall misses
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Synyx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanma keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Hanma has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dall has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall is looking for a kimura but Hanma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Synyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Hanma looking to control but Dall passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma gets back to full guard.
Hanma 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.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dall's guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanma controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses. Dall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanma's guard. Nice move by Dall!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma wants to control but Dall passes easily into half guard.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Dall jabs Hanma right on the nose. Hanma blinks but takes it well.
Hanma drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanma misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall throws a leg kick
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Hanma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanma blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall throws a leg kick but Hanma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanma misses with a leg kick.
Dall dives in and grabs Hanma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Dall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Dall sets himself, and Hanma steps forward looking for the clinch! Dall avoids it this time.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hanma blocks the low kick.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Hanma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Dall.
Dall thows a leg kick but Hanma checks it
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanma.
Dall checks a low kick from Hanma.
Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dall's knee momentarily.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control.
Hanma stops Dall from passing to mount.
Synyx Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanma tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard but Dall has passed into side control.
Dall works to advance to full mount. Hanma defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hanma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hanma regains half guard.
Hanma tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dall content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Synyx Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Synyx Dall!
A victorious Synyx Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 2581 p4p, 146 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 1198 p4p, 72 weight class). Tim Slater had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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137 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmon's hands.
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Slater circles away.
Slater misses with a combination
and Timmon counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Timmon.
Timmon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slater looking to score a takedown here. Timmon is defending well but Slater drives through and ends up in Timmon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmon wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmon is retaining full guard.
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater drops back, looking for a kneebar! Timmon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Timmon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Timmon!
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is looking for a sweep.
Timmon wants to stand but Slater has his arm trapped.
Slater looks to move to half guard but instead Timmon has passed into mount! Damn!
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Timmon has closed the distance and engaged Slater in a clinch.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timmon walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Timmon tries to clinch but Slater moves out of range.
Slater darts in and clinches Timmon up against the cage.
Timmon is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timmon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Timmon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmon is defending well.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timmon lands an uppercut.
Slater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon pushes Slater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Slater controls his hands.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slater.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slater jumps into guard, dragging Timmon to the mat.
Slater seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Slater might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Timmon wanted to stand there but Slater had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Timmon stands up and waves to Slater to follow him.
Timmon darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Timmon uses from the top position.
Slater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timmon is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slater's guard.
Timmon stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater looking for a guillotine here but Timmon defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon 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.
Slater rushes Timmon and presses him up against the cage.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Slater drops back down to his feet.
Timmon lands with a right to the head.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Slater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmon smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmon.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Timmon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmon on the side of the head.
Timmon forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Timmon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Timmon on the inside.
Timmon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timmon walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slater misses with a looping left.
Timmon tries to clinch up but Slater circles away and keeps his distance.
Timmon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Timmon misses.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Slater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmon clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
Timmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Timmon is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timmon misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timmon gets through Slater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slater fails to pull guard.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but Timmon stands there with Slater around his waist. Slater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Timmon gets through Slater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmon smiles and moves away.
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon won't allow it.
Timmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaters head.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timmon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmon to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Timmon fails to land.
Timmon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Timmon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmon to keep the fight standing.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slater up against the cage.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slater up against the cage.
Timmon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Timmon stops a takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater jumps guard but Timmon stands there with Slater around his waist. Slater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater goes for a takedown attempt but Timmon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slater scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Timmon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmon keeps working.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Timmon is defending well.
Slater is keen to just control but Timmon is a slippery customer.
Slater tries to pass to full mount but Timmon defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Timmon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmon ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Timmon connects with a solid leg kick.
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slater is rocked!
Timmon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Slater's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Slater drops to his knees and Timmon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braylin Timmon!
Braylin Timmon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calabi Yau (ranked 2689 p4p, 321 weight class) and Humbert Humbert (ranked 2056 p4p, 260 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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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calabi Yau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humbert Humbert!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humbert darts in and clinches Yau up against the cage.
Humbert tries a body shot but Yau blocks it.
Humbert tries to break free but Yau pushes him back against the cage.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Humbert avoids the damage to the body.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Humbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Humbert is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Humbert manages to break the clinch.
Yau rushes Humbert and presses him up against the cage.
Humbert breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Humbert avoiding damage.
Humbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Humbert moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert is trying to break the clinch but Yau is controlling him.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Humbert is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yau pushes Humbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Humbert tries to circle away but Yau has him pinned against the cage.
Humbert tries to circle away but Yau has him pinned against the cage.
Humbert stalling in the clinch but Yau improves position.
Yau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Humbert.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Humbert has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Humbert pulls guard.
Yau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humbert has his hands on Yau's head, controlling the position.
Humbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Humbert is on top in guard.
Humbert gets to his feet. Yau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yau moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Humbert as he checks the leg kick.
Humbert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yau with a body shot.
Yau misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau lands with a shot to the body.
Humbert scores with a hook.
Humbert misses with a hook.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humbert.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Humbert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Humbert moves into the clinch.
Humbert breaks from the clinch.
Humbert misses with a straight left.
Humbert Humbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Humbert on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humbert throws a big shot that misses.
Humbert lands a jab.
Humbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau thows a leg kick but Humbert checks it
and Humbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humbert Humbert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Humbert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert misses with a body punch
and Yau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Humbert.
Humbert staying out of range there.
Humbert thuds a left hand into Yau's body.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humbert.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.
Yau throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
Yau throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau tries to land a leg kick but Humbert saw it coming and moves away.
Humbert has Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Humbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau prevents Humbert from breaking the clinch.
Humbert Humbert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yau up against the cage.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Humbert manages to break the clinch.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
Humbert misses with a right hand
and Yau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Humbert lands a jab to the head.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Humbert.
Humbert throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.
Humbert misses with a straight right.
Humbert takes the fight into the clinch.
Humbert breaks the clinch.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Humbert closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humbert breaks the clinch.
Humbert drives through and clinches with Yau against the cage.
Humbert is trying to break the clinch but Yau has him pressed against the cage.
Humbert avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Humbert can't break the clinch.
Yau lands a hook that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert misses with a body punch.
Yau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Humbert.
Yau blocks a body shot from Humbert.
Yau lands with a right to the head.
Humbert is trying to force a seperation but Yau has the dominant position.
Humbert slowing the pace effectively.
Yau throws an elbow but it misses.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Humbert is stalling here.
Yau tries to work over Humbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Humbert takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Humbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yau working aggressively here.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Humbert stalling the fight.
Humbert is trying to push Yau away but Yau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Humbert tries to break the clinch but Yau is controlling the position.
Humbert breaks from the clinch.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau closes the distance and clinches.
Humbert has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Humbert tries to stall but Yau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Humbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Humbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Humbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Humbert is defending well for now.
Humbert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Humbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yau moves away from the strike by Humbert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yau looks to throw the jab but Humbert is out of range.
Yau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Humbert to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Humbert Humbert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Humbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Humbert pushes Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Yau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Humbert's efforts to push away.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau lands a shot to the body.
Humbert tries to break free but Yau pushes him back against the cage.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Yau.
A shot in the inside from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Yau.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Yau crunches a lovely knee into Humbert's ribcage.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Yau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Humbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Humbert tries to stall but Yau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Humbert breaks from the clinch.
Humbert throws out a loose jab but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau is looking to clinch.
Humbert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Humbert pushes Yau up against the cage in a clinch.
Humbert is trying to break the clinch but Yau is controlling him.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau lands a shot to the body.
Yau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Humbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Humbert tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yau.
Humbert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Humbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Humbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Humbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Humbert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Humbert.
Yau has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
Yau prevents Humbert from breaking the clinch.
Humbert stalls.
Yau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Humbert's efforts to push away.
Yau lands a right hand.
Humbert breaks the clinch.
Humbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Humbert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yau tries to clinch but Humbert is having none of it.
Humbert Humbert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Humbert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Humbert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau missing with a left hand there. Humbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yau swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Yau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humbert lands a glancing blow to the side of Yau's head.
The fighters circling - Humbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humbert.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Yau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Humbert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yau manages to avoid it.
Humbert lands a two punch combo.
Yau lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Humbert 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humbert Humbert!
An out of breath Humbert Humbert thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Makar Vershinin (ranked 1373 p4p, 154 weight class) and Froyo Hoyo (ranked 1010 p4p, 116 weight class). Hoyo has chosen Bad to the bone as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makar Vershinin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Froyo Hoyo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vershinin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoyo tests Vershinin 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vershinin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoyo on the side of the head.
Vershinin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoyo manages to avoid it.
Hoyo stuns Vershinin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vershinin throws a series of punches but Hoyo avoids them all with ease.
Vershinin misses with a wild body shot.
Vershinin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyo.
It looked like Vershinin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Hoyo.
Vershinin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoyo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoyo 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.
Hoyo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoyo avoids the body shot from Vershinin .
Hoyo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vershinin doesn't seem bothered though.
Vershinin throws a good cross that connects.
Vershinin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoyo is just out of range.
Hoyo scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Vershinin , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoyo slips under a jab from Vershinin .
Vershinin throws a combination. Hoyo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoyo thuds a left hand into Vershinin 's body.
A clash of legs there as Hoyo blocks the low kick.
Vershinin blocks a jab.
Vershinin moves out of range of the strikes.
Vershinin throws a hook but Hoyo avoids it easily.
Hoyo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vershinin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vershinin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoyo can pounce on him.
Hoyo lands a nice hook to Vershinin 's body. Vershinin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoyo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vershinin fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoyo feints a counter leg kick.
Hoyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vershinin at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Vershinin scores with a four punch combination!
Hoyo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vershinin rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoyo moves out of range as Vershinin strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo feints a jab promting Vershinin to slip. Hoyo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vershinin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoyo scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Hoyo.
Hoyo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vershinin throws a series of punches but Hoyo avoids them all with ease.
Vershinin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoyo slips a jab and a cross from Vershinin .
Hoyo misses with a hook. Vershinin ducked under it nicely.
Vershinin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Froyo Hoyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoyo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vershinin throws a big shot that misses.
Hoyo lands with an uppercut that bounces Vershinin off the cage and back into range.
Vershinin throws a shot from downtown. Hoyo moves away and avoids it.
Vershinin takes one to the chin there.
Hoyo is looking to slow Vershinin down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoyo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo misses with a few strikes there.
Hoyo scores with a body shot.
Hoyo lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Hoyo.
Hoyo tries to bum rush Vershinin with a series of wild strikes but Vershinin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vershinin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoyo blocks a jab.
Hoyo slips under a jab.
Vershinin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vershinin misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hoyo.
Vershinin throws a solid leg kick but Hoyo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vershinin .
Vershinin throws a hook to the side of Hoyo's head but Hoyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vershinin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoyo is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoyo!
Hoyo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vershinin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Vershinin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoyo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoyo lands a jab to Vershinin 's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo throws the left hand but Vershinin avoids the punch easily.
Vershinin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vershinin slips under a jab.
Vershinin throws a body punch but Hoyo moves out of range.
Vershinin misses the jab.
Vershinin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoyo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vershinin .
Hoyo lands with a nice body punch.
Vershinin thows a body kick. Hoyo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vershinin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoyo misses with a left hand
and Vershinin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vershinin throws a series of punches but Hoyo avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vershinin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoyo. Hoyo obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Vershinin misses
and Hoyo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vershinin misses with a kick to the body.
Vershinin misses with a double jab
and Hoyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo dominated that round.
That's time! Vershinin 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoyo checks a leg kick.
Vershinin looks to land a combination but Hoyo avoids it well.
Hoyo checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vershinin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vershinin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Froyo Hoyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vershinin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoyo lands a two punch combo.
Hoyo lands with an uppercut that bounces Vershinin off the cage and back into range.
Vershinin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoyo circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoyo sizes up Vershinin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vershinin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoyo is just out of range.
Vershinin lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoyo off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makar Vershinin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoyo swings for the body but Vershinin moves out of range.
Vershinin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoyo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vershinin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vershinin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoyo counters with a series of strikes. Vershinin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoyo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoyo lands a leg kick that knocks Vershinin off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vershinin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoyo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vershinin . That did some damage!
Vershinin takes a swing at Hoyo's ribcage but misses.
Vershinin scores with a hook to the body. Hoyo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vershinin throws a series of punches but Hoyo avoids them all with ease.
Vershinin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoyo.
Vershinin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vershinin backing away here, and Hoyo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoyo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoyo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoyo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vershinin 's hands.
Vershinin connects with a leg kick. Hoyo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vershinin looks to land a left hand but Hoyo moved out of range nicely.
Hoyo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vershinin . That did some damage!
Vershinin connects with a right hand. Hoyo shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoyo scores with a leg kick.
Vershinin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vershinin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoyo counters with a straight right hand.
Hoyo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hoyo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vershinin doesn't seem phased though.
Hoyo jabs Vershinin right on the nose. Vershinin blinks but takes it well.
Hoyo scores with a hook to the body. Vershinin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vershinin throws a front kick aimed at Hoyo's knee but Hoyo avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoyo.
The fighters circling - Hoyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vershinin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vershinin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoyo connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoyo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vershinin finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoyo's head.
Vershinin defending well as Hoyo loads up on a big left hand.
Hoyo misses the jab.
Vershinin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoyo's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoyo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoyo lands a jab to Vershinin 's midsection.
Hoyo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo scores with a three punch combo!
Vershinin connects with a jab.
Hoyo blocks a leg kick.
Hoyo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vershinin with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoyo scores with a four punch combination!
Hoyo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoyo throws a series of punches but Vershinin avoids them all with ease.
Vershinin is looking for a counter combo.
Vershinin throws a body punch but Hoyo moves out of range.
Vershinin jabs Hoyo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoyo misses the jab.
Vershinin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vershinin lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoyo connects with a leg kick. Vershinin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A combination from Vershinin does no damage.
A big right from Hoyo misses.
Hoyo misses with a straight left.
Vershinin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo slips under a jab.
Hoyo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vershinin .
Vershinin ducks under a wild hook from Hoyo.
Hoyo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoyo lands a body shot.
Hoyo slips a jab and a cross from Vershinin .
Hoyo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoyo misses the target.
Hoyo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vershinin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vershinin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoyo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vershinin motions for Hoyo to come forward. Vershinin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vershinin lands an overhand right.
Hoyo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vershinin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Hoyo lands.
Vershinin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vershinin moves away from the strike by Hoyo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vershinin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoyo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vershinin throws a low kick but Hoyo moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vershinin . Hoyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vershinin 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoyo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vershinin scrambles back to his feet.
Vershinin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoyo is just out of range.
Hoyo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vershinin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vershinin digs a good body shot into Hoyo's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoyo looks to land a combination. Vershinin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoyo scores with a jab to the head.
Hoyo walks into a left hand.
Hoyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoyo lands a jab.
Hoyo throws the kick towards the body but Vershinin avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoyo misses the target.
Vershinin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoyo throws a nice looking combination but Vershinin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vershinin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vershinin slips under a jab from Hoyo.
Vershinin scores with a hook to the body. Hoyo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoyo throws a leg kick that misses.
Vershinin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vershinin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vershinin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Hoyo.
Vershinin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoyo on the side of the head.
Hoyo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vershinin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vershinin misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vershinin looks to land a left hand but Hoyo moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Vershinin does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vershinin throws a body kick that misses
and Hoyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoyo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vershinin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoyo avoids the head kick by Vershinin .
Vershinin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoyo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vershinin 's head.
Froyo Hoyo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoyo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vershinin misses with a double jab.
Vershinin dodges the punch combination from Hoyo.
Hoyo moves away from the strike by Vershinin .
Hoyo lands a body shot.
Hoyo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vershinin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vershinin misses the shot to the body.
Hoyo scores with the left hand. Vershinin knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoyo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vershinin 's sensitive parts.
Hoyo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vershinin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoyo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vershinin is looking to slow Hoyo down with leg kicks.
Hoyo checks a low kick from Vershinin .
Hoyo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vershinin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vershinin throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoyo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoyo connects with a right hand. Vershinin shakes it off.
Vershinin throws out a loose jab but Hoyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoyo lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoyo looks to land a combination but Vershinin avoids it well.
Hoyo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vershinin throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoyo scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Hoyo misses.
Hoyo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Vershinin .
Vershinin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoyo.
Vershinin throws a body shot but no joy.
Vershinin throws a front kick aimed at Hoyo's knee but Hoyo avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Hoyo.
Hoyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vershinin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoyo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoyo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makar Vershinin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vershinin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoyo.
Some wild striking there from Vershinin .
And that's the end of the fight!
Froyo Hoyo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoyo 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Froyo Hoyo!
A relieved looking Froyo Hoyo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment (ranked 803 p4p, 52 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 979 p4p, 61 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
Walcott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Experiment misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Experiment swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott lands a jab to the head.
Experiment throws a leg kick but Walcott moved away.
Walcott throws a head kick but Experiment moves out of range.
We've been informed that Walcott 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.
Experiment connects with a jab.
Experiment catches Walcott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Experiment gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walcott blocks the elbow strike.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott breaks the clinch.
Experiment throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott throws a leg kick which misses Experiment's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Experiment.
Walcott throws out a leg kick but Experiment moves out of range and Walcott only half commits.
Experiment is looking to counter the offense by Walcott and move into the clinch.
Walcott connects with a jab.
Walcott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment misses the target.
Walcott thinks about the counter body kick.
Experiment throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Walcott counters with a nice low kick that buckles Experiment's knee momentarily.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott blocks a jab.
Walcott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Experiment avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Walcott avoids the elbow strike from Experiment, against the cage.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott lands a right hand.
I was talking to Experiment's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Experiment.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiments head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
Walcott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment throws an off balance right hand
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walcott throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Walcott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiment has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walcott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment is looking to counter the offense by Walcott and move into the clinch.
Walcott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment misses with a hook
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment throws out the jab.
Walcott jabs Experiment right on the nose. Experiment blinks but takes it well.
Experiment moves away from the strike by Walcott.
Experiment is looking to chop away at Walcott's legs.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away.
Walcott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment throws out the jab.
Walcott lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walcott scores with a nice body kick.
Experiment slips a jab from Walcott.
Experiment connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walcott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Experiment is predictable there
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Experiment ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott blocks a head kick by Experiment.
Experiment 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 fight stays on the outside here - Experiment looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walcott flicks out a counter leg kick but Experiment steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walcott thows a body kick. Experiment tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Experiment throws a low kick but Walcott moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Walcott misses.
Walcott throws a leg kick
and Experiment makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walcott wants to slow Experiment down by chopping away at his legs.
Walcott delivers a nice body kick.
Experiment's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walcott under the eye.
Experiment throws a leg kick but Walcott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Experiment throws a head kick that misses
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott tests Experiment's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott throws out a leg kick but Experiment moves out of range and Walcott only half commits.
Experiment tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walcott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walcott stuns Experiment with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Experiment gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Walcott counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walcott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Experiment will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walcott.
A low kick from Walcott misses
and Experiment counters with a nice body kick.
Experiment throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Experiment's body.
Experiment gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Walcott breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walcott.
Walcott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Experiment throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Walcott misses with a leg kick
and Experiment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcott throws a head kick that Experiment semi-blocks.
Experiment waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Experiment throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment lands with a kick to the temple. Walcott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walcott is rocked!
Walcott throws a head kick but Experiment moves out of range.
Walcott is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment finish him?
Experiment throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment drops Walcott with a beautiful combination! Walcott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Experiment is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Experiment looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Walcott.
Walcott keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWalcott.
Walcott connects with a solid leg kick.
Experiment throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Walcott throws a big counter head kick but Experiment avoids it with no problem.
Experiment chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walcott can pounce on him.
Experiment has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Experiment will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walcott tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Walcott avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
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 Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod.
That's time! Experiment's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Experiment moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Experiment sees coming a mile off.
Experiment is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Experiment 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.
Walcott scores with a head kick.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walcott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walcott in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walcott.
Walcott moves out of range as Experiment strikes.
Experiment tries to clinch but Walcott is having none of it.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tommy Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooh!!! Experiment has knocked Walcott down with a huge combo! Experiment steps away and waves a wobbly Walcott back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Experiment steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment moves in looking to clinch but Walcott pushes him off.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walcott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walcott throws a head kick but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walcott's head backwards.
Walcott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Experiment tries to clinch up but Walcott circles away and keeps his distance.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment tries to clinch but Walcott moves away
and Walcott counters with a good low kick that Experiment was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Experiment sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walcott lands with a slapping head kick.
Experiment gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Walcott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment lands an elbow inside that Walcott shrugs off.
It looks like Tommy Walcott has been cut.
Walcott avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walcott's brow.
Experiment taking a breather.
Walcott avoids a wild elbow strike from Experiment.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Experiment - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Experiment scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment tries to clinch but Walcott is having none of it.
Experiment lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Experiment throws a chopping leg kick but Walcott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Walcott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Experiment feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down.
Experiment throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walcott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment is looking to land body kicks.
Experiment cracks Walcott with an open hand slap.
Experiment checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Experiment throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily.
Experiment connects with an inside leg kick.
Walcott fakes the leg kick and cracks Experiment in the body.
Experiment swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Walcott.
Walcott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Experiments jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walcott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walcott.
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 Finnish Experiment.
I think Experiment 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment!
A relieved looking Finnish Experiment thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 1665 p4p, 200 weight class) and Lopeared Galute (ranked 1272 p4p, 166 weight class). Black's entrance music is Manu Chao - Mr. Bobby. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lopeared Galute!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Galute lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to control.
Galute controlling from the top position.
Galute looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black cracks Galute with a solid left hand.
Black won't allow Galute to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galute wants to sweep but no luck.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black distracts Galute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galute 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.
Galute wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Galute keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Galute is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galute is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Galute is keeping the position.
Galute avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black postures up in Galute's guard and throws a big left but Galute blocks it.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Galute blocks nicely.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galute's head.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Galute blocks nicely.
Galute is looking to stand up but Black isn't so interested in that idea.
Black trying to control but Galute is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galute working for submissions but it's allowed Black to get to half guard.
Black throwing shots but Galute is blocking nicely.
Black lands strikes from half guard.
Black wants to control but Galute is keeping him busy.
Galute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galute looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galute is looking to escape.
Galute trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galute tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Galute trying to control but Black postures up.
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galute does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Black drops an elbow to the side of Galute's head.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Galute pushes Black off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galute moves into the clinch.
Galute with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Black dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Galute dives in and scores a takedown into Black's guard.
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Galute preventing the sweep.
Galute trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galute.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Matt Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galute is aware though and is defending well.
Black can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galute controls the pace.
Black is trying to keep Galute in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute forces his way into half guard.
Galute is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Galute.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black gets full guard.
Black trying to control the position.
Galute is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Black is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Black has escaped and now he's on top!
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Galute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Galute 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.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Galute wants to sweep but no luck.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galute is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Galute has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black distracts Galute with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Galute's brow.
Galute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galute looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black passes into half guard.
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Galute is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black works his foot free and advances to mount.
Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Black connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Black goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galute turns into him and now he's in Black's guard.
Black keeping moving, preventing Galute from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galute showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Black'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from Galute does no damage.
Galute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Galute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galute stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galute wants it to stay on the feet.
Galute cracks Black with an open hand slap.
Galute scores with a decent looking hook.
Black has been working on his balance at Brotherhood MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Galute.
Galute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Lopeared Galute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galute cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matt Black's cut is getting worse.
Black takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galute moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black slips under a jab from Galute.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galute tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galute won't be happy with that.
Galute explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A head kick misses from Galute.
Black blocks a jab.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Galute throws a big shot that misses.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Galute wants to clinch
and Galute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galute.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Lopeared Galute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galute keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopeared Galute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galute punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Galute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galute sprawls and moves away.
Galute throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
Black attempts a counter takedown but Galute avoids it well and moves away.
Lopeared Galute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Black misses.
Black blocks a jab.
Black walks into a stiff left hand from Galute.
Galute closes the distance but Black moves to the side
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Galute gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black wants to sweep here but Galute controlling him for the moment.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matt Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galute throwing strikes but missing.
Black keeping full guard, as Galute tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black keeping moving, preventing Galute from controlling successfully.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Galute tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Galute stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Galute throws a big elbow that misses.
Galute being controlled here momentarily.
Galute with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lopeared Galute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Black!
A victorious Matt Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Riggs (ranked 569 p4p, 74 weight class) and Guy Laliberte (ranked 847 p4p, 109 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Laliberte!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Riggs finds it's way through Laliberte's defenses.
Riggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laliberte is out of range and Riggs settles back down.
Laliberte moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Laliberte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Laliberte moved out of range nicely.
Laliberte misses with a low kick.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laliberte.
We've been hearing reports that Riggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Laliberte misses with a hook.
Riggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laliberte.
Laliberte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riggs checks it well.
Riggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riggs throws an off balance right hand
and Laliberte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs lands with a shot to the body.
Riggs throws out a loose jab but Laliberte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Laliberte - just one landing.
A combination from Riggs does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laliberte can pounce on him.
Guy Laliberte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laliberte. Laliberte obviously looking to wear him down.
Riggs gets a double leg takedown into Laliberte's guard.
Riggs throws an elbow that misses. Laliberte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riggs's guard. Nice move by Laliberte!
Riggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggs, not yet.
Riggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laliberte is controlling him.
Riggs controls Laliberte momentarily but Laliberte frees himself.
Riggs 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.
Riggs pulls Laliberte in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laliberte is holding on to half guard well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laliberte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riggs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs thows a huge punch but Laliberte dodges it nicely.
Laliberte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggs.
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laliberte's head.
Riggs trying to control from half guard but Laliberte is working away.
Riggs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Laliberte to regain full guard.
Riggs trying to control but Laliberte is working from the bottom.
Riggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Riggs is in close to Laliberte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laliberte seems keen to control Riggs's posture.
Laliberte keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs 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.
Laliberte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laliberte's head.
Riggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laliberte on the side of the head.
Riggs feints and as Laliberte raises his hands in defense, Riggs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riggs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laliberte's head.
Laliberte has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Riggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laliberte's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laliberte has momentary wrist control but Riggs slips an elbow through the middle.
Laliberte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laliberte can do to turn this around?
Riggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riggs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laliberte is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riggs landing some decent shots from guard.
Laliberte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Laliberte has wrist control.
Laliberte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggs throws an elbow that misses. Laliberte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riggs's guard. Nice move by Laliberte!
Riggs 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laliberte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.
Riggs working a defensive guard but Laliberte manages to pass into side control anyway.
Riggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Riggs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Laliberte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riggs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ryan Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laliberte's head.
Riggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laliberte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggs.
Riggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laliberte defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laliberte is refusing to be controlled, as Riggs sits in half guard.
Riggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggs misses with a head shot. Laliberte uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riggs trying to control but Laliberte is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggs is in close to Laliberte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riggs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Riggs feints and as Laliberte raises his hands in defense, Riggs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laliberte pushes Riggs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Laliberte defending well as Riggs loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laliberte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riggs checks it well.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
Riggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Laliberte's head.
Riggs swings for the body but Laliberte moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Laliberte there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs misses the shot to the body.
Laliberte drops his hands momentarily and Riggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laliberte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Laliberte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs looks for a takedown but Laliberte sprawls well.
Laliberte throws a low kick, looking for Riggs's leg but Riggs calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Riggs misses.
Laliberte slips under a jab from Riggs.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Laliberte shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riggs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riggs lands in his opponent's guard.
Riggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laliberte keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Laliberte has wrist control.
Riggs distracts Laliberte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laliberte wants to sweep but no luck.
Riggs advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggs connects with a nice short shot to Laliberte's temple.
Riggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laliberte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laliberte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laliberte's head.
Laliberte is looking to improve his position.
Riggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laliberte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laliberte defending well though.
Laliberte has hold of Riggs's hands but Riggs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggs passes the guard and advances to mount!
Riggs landing strikes from the mount.
Laliberte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riggs raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws some wild stikes that Laliberte manages to avoid easily.
Riggs cracks Laliberte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Laliberte is rocked!
Riggs loads up with a big shot that hurts Laliberte! He's pulled Riggs in close but Riggs has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Laliberte survive? More strikes from Riggs and Laliberte is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!
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