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AEW 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oshan Jackson (ranked 1926 p4p, 130 weight class) and Ma Moru (ranked 1587 p4p, 107 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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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oshan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ma Moru!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Moru slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Welch Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Moru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot lands for Moru.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Moru slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Moru avoids it well.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moru thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Moru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moru cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
A lazy left from Moru finds it's target.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Moru avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson tries to clinch but Moru is having none of it.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Moru slips the punch.
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moru to the ground. Jackson is now in Moru's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Moru.
Moru has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moru looking for a sweep. Not yet Moru, not yet.
Moru scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moru. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moru. That one must have hurt.
Jackson dives in and grabs Moru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moru pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Moru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moru misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moru misses with a body kick.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moru - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moru. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Moru saw that one coming.
Moru wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Moru dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Moru avoids it well.
Moru slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moru in his tracks.
Moru throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Moru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moru misses with a double jab.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moru scores with a hook.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moru.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Moru circles away easily
and Moru counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Moru counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Moru throws a shot to the body.
Moru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Moru misses with a wild combination.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Moru.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moru scores with a jab to the body.
Moru lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Moru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moru lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Moru staying out of range there.
Moru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moru.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Moru scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Moru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Moru avoids them all with ease.
Moru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moru throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Moru scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Moru throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Moru scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Moru - just one landing.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Moru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moru cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moru. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Moru scores with a nice head shot.
Moru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Moru moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Moru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Moru misses.
Moru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moru connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Moru.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Moru ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Moru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moru has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moru connects with a body shot.
Moru dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moru stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moru swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Moru shows good takedown defense.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moru's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moru duly obliges.
Moru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moru on his heels. He'll look to pass Moru's guard now, I'm sure.
Moru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Moru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Moru from controlling successfully.
Moru content to stall in guard here.
Moru with a nice head shot there.
Moru tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Moru trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moru won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Moru tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Moru trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Moru wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson controls Moru momentarily but Moru frees himself.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moru is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moru counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru 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. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Moru avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a jab when Moru was well out of range.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Moru avoids them all with ease.
Moru is looking to land body kicks.
Moru lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Moru throws a shot to the body.
Moru lands with a slapping head kick.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Moru counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moru throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Moru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries to move into range but Moru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moru.
Moru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Moru.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Moru throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Moru counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Moru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Nice straight punches there by Moru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moru.
Moru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Oshan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson wants to clinch but Moru slips to the side
and Moru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moru lands with an overhand left.
Moru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Moru.
Jackson throws a right hand that Moru ducks under and follows up with a left that Moru also avoids with ease.
Moru lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oshan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moru!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moru scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moru delivers a nice body kick.
Oshan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Moru there.
Moru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moru.
Moru lands a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Moru moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!
A very excited looking Ma Moru made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Oshan Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Eremeev (ranked 3178 p4p, 337 weight class) and Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 812 p4p, 100 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Eremeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elkemenchi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Eremeev dives into side control.
Eremeev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Elkemenchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elkemenchi is not content to let Eremeev control the position.
Eremeev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eremeev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eremeev happy to just control the position for now.
Elkemenchi is looking to reverse the position.
Eremeev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Elkemenchi!
Eremeev controlling from mount.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eremeev controlling from the full mount.
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elkemenchi is looking to escape.
Eremeev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eremeev looking to control but Elkemenchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi tries to reverse the position but Eremeev maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eremeev looking to control but Elkemenchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elkemenchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Eremeev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Elkemenchi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Eremeev taking a breather here.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Elkemenchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Eremeev.
Elkemenchi digs a good hook to Eremeev's body.
Eremeev has his takedown stuffed
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkemenchi connects with an inside leg kick.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Eremeev trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elkemenchi slips a nice elbow through Eremeev's hands, connecting with Eremeev's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi moves nicely into side control.
Elkemenchi working the ground and pound.
Eremeev tries to buck Elkemenchi off but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eremeev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elkemenchi off and has taken his back!
Eremeev avoiding Elkemenchi 's attempts to control his hands.
Eremeev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Eremeev controlling well, preventing Elkemenchi from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking to control Elkemenchi but Elkemenchi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eremeev controlling the positon.
Eremeev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eremeev is hanging on to Elkemenchi's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Elkemenchi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Elkemenchi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Eremeev's arms.
Elkemenchi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Eremeev wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elkemenchi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Eremeev's arms.
Will Eremeev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Elkemenchi can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi prevents Eremeev from getting a body triangle.
Eremeev keeps control of the position easily here as Elkemenchi tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Elkemenchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Elkemenchi.
Eremeev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elkemenchi is fending him off so far but Eremeev persists. Nope, Elkemenchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up with Elkemenchi, looking for a takedown. Eremeev pushes Elkemenchi against the cage but Elkemenchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi lands with a shot to the body.
Eremeev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eremeev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev gets the takedown into side control.
Elkemenchi tries to buck Eremeev off but Eremeev is having none of it.
Eremeev is trying to get an arm triangle but Elkemenchi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev trying to control the position but Elkemenchi is working away.
Elkemenchi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev taking a break here but Elkemenchi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Eremeev stalling.
That's two 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 is looking to pass Elkemenchi's guard but actually Elkemenchi recovers to full guard.
Eremeev stays in close to Elkemenchi's body and controls the position.
Eremeev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Elkemenchi for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkemenchi is on top in guard.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eremeev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi stays in close to Eremeev's body and controls the position.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Elkemenchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elkemenchi with a nice head shot there.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Elkemenchi working some strikes from top position.
Elkemenchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elkemenchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elkemenchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eremeev is looking for a triangle but Elkemenchi pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elkemenchi 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Metaxas (ranked 2042 p4p, 257 weight class) and Sione Feti (ranked 1143 p4p, 156 weight class). Metaxas comes to the cage accompanied by Richard Humpty Vission-Superstar . Feti has chosen S-Tool - Lights Out as his entrance music. Sione Feti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Atlas Metaxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metaxas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Feti.
Feti needs to keep his hands up - Metaxas had a free shot at his head there.
Metaxas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Feti!
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Feti did well to prevent Metaxas getting side control.
Feti is trying to maintain the position but Metaxas is very close to passing his half guard.
Feti is staying active underneath Metaxas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Metaxas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metaxas.
Metaxas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Feti sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feti trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feti is not content to let Metaxas control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metaxas lands a nice short elbow.
Feti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Metaxas.
Metaxas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metaxas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Feti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Feti!
Metaxas controls Feti momentarily but Feti frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feti trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Feti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Metaxas wants to sweep here but Feti controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feti trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Feti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Metaxas looking for subs off his back but Feti has passed one foot through into half guard.
Metaxas is not content to let Feti control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Feti content to control rather than advance.
Metaxas looking for submissions off his back.
Metaxas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Feti is trying to control. Metaxas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Feti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Metaxas actively working from the bottom here.
Feti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Feti thuds a left hand into Metaxas's body.
Feti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metaxas defending well as Feti loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metaxas's corner calls for a 1-2. Metaxas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Feti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Metaxas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metaxas cracks Feti with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Metaxas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Metaxas.
Feti scores with the left hand. Metaxas knows he should have avoided that one.
Metaxas moves out of range as Feti strikes.
It looked like Metaxas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metaxas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Feti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metaxas.
Metaxas fails to land the takedown.
Metaxas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Metaxas misses.
Metaxas misses with a takedown attempt
letting Feti counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Metaxas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas tries to move into range but Feti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metaxas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metaxas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Feti lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Metaxas up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Feti from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Metaxas's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sione Feti!
A relieved looking Sione Feti 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 Marcellus Clay (ranked 1440 p4p, 179 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 2200 p4p, 246 weight class). MacFarlane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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247 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcellus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
MacFarlane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clay lands a glancing blow to the side of MacFarlane's head.
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
MacFarlane moves in looking to clinch but Clay pushes him off.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and MacFarlane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay misses the jab.
MacFarlane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacFarlane tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacFarlane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clay scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane misses with a straight left.
MacFarlane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay punishes MacFarlane's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Clay does it's job there.
MacFarlane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clay counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from MacFarlane.
Clay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacFarlane if he has to take too many more of those.
MacFarlane looks winded!
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and MacFarlane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay cracks MacFarlane with a hook to the temple - MacFarlane is on wobbly legs here! Clay swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! MacFarlane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Clay wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Rian MacFarlane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moore (ranked 1780 p4p, 234 weight class) and Vince Neil (ranked 1209 p4p, 169 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat. Neil has chosen Wild Side as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Neil!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neil counters with a nice uppercut.
Neil lands the left hand.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore avoids the body shot from Neil.
Vince Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neil walks into a jab.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Neil saw that one coming.
Moore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neil.
Moore misses with a hook.
Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Moore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neil.
Moore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neil sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil with a hook.
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Neil misses with a head kick.
Moore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neil misses with a looping left.
Moore lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Neil doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neil.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Neil throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vince Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neil moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore scores with a jab.
Neil takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Neil counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore throws a jab when Neil was well out of range.
Neil throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neil jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neil.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Neil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore is rocked!
Neil misses with a head kick.
Oh Moore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore blocks a head kick by Neil.
Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a hook but Neil blocks it.
Neil throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neil's waist but Neil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Neil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Moore throws a jab when Neil was well out of range.
Moore works the jab nicely.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Neil counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore clobbers Neil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moore blocks a jab.
Moore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vince Neil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carl Moore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neil throws a head kick that misses.
Neil throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neil throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Neil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neil wants it to stay on the feet.
Neil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neil throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neil's waist but Neil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Neil counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moore throws a leg kick but Neil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Neil throws a powerful right kick. Moore tried to block low but the kick was high! Moore was taken right off of his feet! Neil jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vince Neil!
A very excited looking Vince Neil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Carl Moore spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 914 p4p, 114 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 898 p4p, 111 weight class). Ribbler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Religion - Infected. Durden has chosen Where Is My Mind as his entrance music. Ibbe Ribbler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Durden's chin.
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a body punch but Ribbler moves out of range.
Ribbler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Ribbler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribbler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden misses with a double jab.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durden cracks Ribbler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Durden.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Durden clobbers Ribbler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribbler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribbler manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Durden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ribbler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durden blocks a jab.
Durden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Ribbler is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Durden checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Ribbler throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Ribbler.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Ribbler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribbler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Ribbler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden tries to land a front kick but Ribbler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat.
Ribbler throws a right hand that Durden ducks under and follows up with a left that Durden also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Durden lands with an uppercut that bounces Ribbler off the cage and back into range.
Ribbler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Durden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Ribbler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ribbler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden tests Ribbler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durden throws a jab when Ribbler was well out of range.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Durden misses with a looping left.
Ribbler moves out of range as Durden strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribbler drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Ribbler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ribbler scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribbler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Ribbler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Durden throws a right and a left that Ribbler avoids nicely.
Durden lands a nice shot that snaps Ribbler's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden lands a leg kick that knocks Ribbler off balance momentarily.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribbler under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Ribbler slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Ribbler moves away and avoids it.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durden throws a body punch but Ribbler moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Ribbler's defenses.
Ribbler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbler moves away.
Durden slips under a jab.
Ribbler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Ribbler as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Durden.
Ribbler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribbler manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ribbler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ribbler is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribbler circles away quickly and effectively.
Durden lands with a slapping head kick.
Durden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Durden throws a hook but Ribbler avoids it easily.
Durden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribbler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ribbler throws a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Ribbler tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden connects with a right hand. Ribbler shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Durden.
Durden connects with a nice looking jab.
Durden checks a low kick from Ribbler.
Durden with a jab.
Ribbler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribbler blocks a head kick by Durden.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribbler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ribbler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ribbler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ribbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden lands the left hand.
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!
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden throws a hook but Ribbler blocks it.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Ribbler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Durden.
A quick step to the side and Ribbler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden connects with the punch.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribbler jabs at Durden's body.
Ribbler throws an off balance right hand
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden thows a body kick. Ribbler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribbler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibbe Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Durden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden misses the body punch
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durden stuns Ribbler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden jabs at Ribbler's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden works Ribbler's body with a nice hook.
Durden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ribbler or perhaps it was just good defense by Durden, which made it look bad.
Ribbler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribbler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ribbler checks a low kick from Durden.
Ribbler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Durden avoids it.
Ribbler looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Durden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribbler. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Ribbler throws a right and a left that Durden avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Durden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durden tries to land a body kick
and Ribbler counters with a solid body kick.
Ribbler drops his hands momentarily and Durden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durden lands with a nice body kick.
Durden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden is looking to slow Ribbler down with leg kicks.
Ribbler throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden thumps Ribbler with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Durden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Ribbler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Ribbler gets a double leg takedown into Durden's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Durden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Durden is pushing down on Ribbler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribbler is fighting to maintain full guard but Durden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Durden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep. Durden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribbler trying to control here.
Durden controlling the action here.
Durden trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep. Durden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribbler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Ribbler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Durden controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good shot there by Durden.
Ribbler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Durden stuns Ribbler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribbler on the side of the head.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Ribbler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribbler tries to avoid it.
Ribbler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Durden is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Durden looks to throw a body kick
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Durden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 1126 p4p, 75 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 608 p4p, 39 weight class). Von Ketler comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecracker- Shocore. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Ketler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amodei slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Ketler steps away.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Ketler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Ketler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amodei did well to prevent Von Ketler getting side control.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amodei actively working from the bottom here.
Amodei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Amodei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Amodei's hands, connecting with Amodei's forehead.
Amodei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ketler stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Amodei to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler jabs at Amodei's body.
Von Ketler misses with a few strikes there.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Ketler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Amodei takes one on the button.
Von Ketler throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Amodei's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Amodei 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.
Von Ketler misses with a looping right.
Von Ketler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei takes a swing at Von Ketler's ribcage but misses.
Amodei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Amodei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Ketler tries to roll over but Amodei keeps him under control.
Von Ketler trying to control but Amodei postures up.
Amodei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Ketler sees it coming and defends easily.
Amodei blocks the strikes from Von Ketler.
Amodei is looking for a kimura but Von Ketler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amodei to get the leverage.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Von Ketler wants to control but Amodei is keeping busy.
Von Ketler is looking to get back to full guard here but Amodei has managed to pass to side control instead.
Von Ketler is looking to reverse the position.
Amodei tries to move to mount but Von Ketler blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Amodei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Ketler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amodei.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amodei is trying to control. Von Ketler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Ketler keeps working.
Von Ketler has one foot on Amodei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Von Ketler takes one to the chin there.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Von Ketler.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
Von Ketler misses the jab.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Von Ketler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei lands with a straight right. Von Ketler didn't see that one coming.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Ketler to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Ketler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Ketler, as that shot connected.
Amodei misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler misses with a body shot
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a series of wild punches.
Amodei throws a front kick aimed at Von Ketler's knee but Von Ketler avoids it well.
Amodei is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Amodei slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Amodei throws out a counter right but Von Ketler avoids it with no problem.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Von Ketler.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei thumps Von Ketler with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Amodei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Von Ketler misses with a hook.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Ketler swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Von Ketler's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei tries to work over Von Ketler's front leg with a kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Amodei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amodei counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ketler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Ketler gets a double leg takedown into Amodei's guard.
Amodei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Ketler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amodei is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Amodei seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amodei is trying to keep Von Ketler in close.
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei wants to sweep but no luck.
Amodei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Von Ketler defends easily.
Von Ketler landing with the ground and pound.
Von Ketler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amodei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Ketler stands up over Amodei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Eksem Von Ketler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Von Ketler looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Amodei slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Ketler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Amodei feints and then cracks Von Ketler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Ketler down.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Von Ketler's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Von Ketler ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Ketler.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amodei as he avoids it easily.
Von Ketler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amodei's waist but Amodei gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler takes one to the side of the head.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amodei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Von Ketler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Ketler.
Amodei moves out of range as Von Ketler strikes.
Von Ketler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amodei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Ketler throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Ketler's knee momentarily.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
No luck for Von Ketler with that takedown attempt.
Amodei tries to work over Von Ketler's front leg with a kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei lands a jab to Von Ketler's midsection.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Ketler's head.
Von Ketler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Ketler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Ketler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amodei feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
Von Ketler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Von Ketler is rocked!
Amodei cracks Von Ketler with a big right hand and Von Ketler goes down!
Oh Von Ketler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei stands and throws Von Ketler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Ketler 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.
Amodei working the ground and pound but Von Ketler is defending the strikes.
Amodei has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Von Ketler!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei working for a guillotine from mount but Von Ketler is in no mood to give up.
Amodei misses with a head shot.
Von Ketler can't escape the position.
Amodei controlling from the full mount.
Von Ketler is desperately trying to improve his position but Amodei has a good base and remains in mount.
Amodei jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Von Ketler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Amodei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Amodei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amodei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Ketler seems to have got his legs back now.
Amodei fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is looking to reverse the position.
Von Ketler wants to control but Amodei postures up.
Amodei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Ketler, who protects the arm well.
Amodei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Ketler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Ketler is trying to control Amodei's posture but Amodei avoids it.
Von Ketler is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Ketler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Heavyweight (ranked 609 p4p, 79 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1241 p4p, 148 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Heavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Heavyweight misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Heavyweight misses the target.
Kuznetcov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heavyweight misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuznetcov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Heavyweight.
Kuznetcov throws out a counter right but Heavyweight avoids it with no problem.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Heavyweight is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heavyweight looks to land a right hand but Kuznetcov moved out of range.
Heavyweight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetcov ducks under a wild hook from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetcov is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetcov! But no joy.
We've been told by Heavyweight's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuznetcov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetcov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heavyweight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavyweight throws the left hand but Kuznetcov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetcov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetcov slips under a jab from Heavyweight.
Super Heavyweight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heavyweight misses with a body shot.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the side of Kuznetcov's head but Kuznetcov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heavyweight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heavyweight drops Kuznetcov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuznetcov looks back up at him and smiles so Heavyweight waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kuznetcov is rocked!
It looks like Andrey Kuznetcov has been cut.
Heavyweight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuznetcov tries to get into range but Heavyweight steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kuznetcov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Heavyweight scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Heavyweight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 400 p4p, 61 weight class) and Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 281 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Steve.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uesugi.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Uesugi takes a shot to the head.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Uesugi lands.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot.
Steve avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Uesugi gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Steve blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uesugi can turn it around.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
A nice left hand lands by Uesugi.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uesugi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Steve.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a jab.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steve rather than just go for the knockout.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi lands the left hand.
Steve is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Uesugi.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uesugi blocks a jab.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve cracks Uesugi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Steve misses.
Uesugi with a hook.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Steve instigates a clinch.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi is trying to break free.
Steve tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a body punch.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Uesugi there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve slips a straight right by Uesugi.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses the jab.
Uesugi stalks Steve and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steve's face. Steve staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steve, as that shot connected.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uesugi jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Uesugi.
Steve lands the left hand.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uesugi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uesugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve misses with a hook
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Steve's head back.
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Steve.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi slips a straight right by Steve.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uesugi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Uesugi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uesugi counters with a left to the body.
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi breaks the clinch.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uesugi moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Uesugi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Uesugi misses with a two punch combination.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back.
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Uesugi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uesugi, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uesugi trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uesugi into the cage.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi breaks the clinch.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Uesugi thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steve pushes Uesugi up against the cage in a clinch.
Uesugi manages to break the clinch.
Steve throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Uesugi pushes him off.
Steve tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a right hook to the body.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve rushes Uesugi and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Uesugi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kagekatsu Uesugi just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uesugi tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Uesugi.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Steve.
A short uppercut from Steve.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi'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.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Uesugi.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Uesugi pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Jab by Steve.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uesugi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Uesugi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uesugi tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Uesugi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve blocks a jab.
Uesugi moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Uesugi scores with a jab.
Uesugi lands a jab to Steve's midsection.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Uesugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way.
Steve tries to clinch up but Uesugi circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve tries to clinch up but Uesugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uesugi cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uesugi manages to circle out of the way.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Uesugi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Steve misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve lands the left hand.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi jabs at Steve's body.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uesugi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Steve forces Uesugi back against the cage and clinches.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uesugi just leaning against Steve, taking a breather.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Uesugi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Uesugi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Uesugi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Uesugi digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uesugi slowing the pace effectively.
Uesugi looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steve prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uesugi tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uesugi has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I've got Uesugi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Steve (ranked 402 p4p, 53 weight class) and Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 176 p4p, 22 weight class). Steve comes into the arena with Its a fine day to whoop somebodies ass blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joosep Lõhmus!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve misses the body punch
and Lõhmus counters with a left to the body.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Lõhmus's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Steve.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Lõhmus's knee but Lõhmus avoids it well.
Lõhmus throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Steve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steve throws a body kick that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lõhmus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus drops Steve with a beautiful combination! Steve stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lõhmus is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve looks to land a body kick but Lõhmus moved away.
Lõhmus is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Steve like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Steve from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Mark Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.
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