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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Eremeev (ranked 3736 p4p, 382 weight class) and Jack Hanma (ranked 2885 p4p, 324 weight class). Hanma has chosen Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 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
19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Eremeev finds it's target.
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremeev shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanma sprawls well. He's pushed Eremeev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eremeev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eremeev slips a jab from Hanma.
Eremeev lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanma's head.
Eremeev scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanma should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev lands a body shot.
Eremeev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Eremeev misses.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Eremeev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Eremeev
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Hanma needs to keep his hands up - Eremeev had a free shot at his head there.
Eremeev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eremeev checks it well.
Hanma moves out of range as Eremeev throws a body kick.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev's corner calls for a 1-2. Eremeev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jack Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eremeev throws a lazy body kick
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eremeev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eremeev connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eremeev misses with the body kick
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eremeev.
Hanma misses the jab.
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.
Eremeev clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eremeev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanma wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eremeev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Eremeev.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eremeev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Eremeev's ribs.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Eremeev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremeev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eremeev slips a jab from Hanma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanma defends it nicely.
Eremeev throws a lazy head kick
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanma's guard.
Eremeev stays in close to Hanma's body and controls the position.
Eremeev advances position into side control!
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eremeev blocks a leg kick.
Eremeev takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev walks into a jab.
Eremeev lands with a good body shot.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma is looking to slow Eremeev down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Eremeev's shoulder, as Eremeev tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Eremeev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eremeev is looking to wear down Hanma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eremeev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Hanma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eremeev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a nice body shot.
Eremeev lands with a cross.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Eremeev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanma throws a lazy body kick
and Eremeev counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Eremeev looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eremeev postures up.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eremeev's guard.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eremeev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eremeev wants to sweep but no luck.
Eremeev looking to control.
Eremeev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eremeev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Eremeev looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eremeev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.
Eremeev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanma defends well.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma passes Eremeev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanma is looking to stall here but Eremeev recovers full guard.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
Eremeev working a defensive guard here.
Hanma trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eremeev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanma circles away.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Eremeev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Eremeev misses
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eremeev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremeev backing away here, and Hanma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick from Hanma.
Eremeev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eremeev somewhat.
Hanma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eremeev with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eremeev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma slips a straight right by Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with the body kick
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eremeev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
A big right from Eremeev misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Eremeev with a hook.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Eremeev saw that one coming.
A left lands for Hanma.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eremeev feints and as Hanma raises his hands in defense, Eremeev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eremeev wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Eremeev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eremeev is trying to control but Hanma passes into side control!
Eremeev is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Eremeev wants to control but Hanma postures up.
Hanma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eremeev some visible discomfort.
Eremeev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Eremeev is defending well.
Eremeev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hanma looks to land a strike but Eremeev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanma pushing down on Eremeev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev gets back to full guard.
Eremeev has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eremeev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eremeev 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!
Andrey Eremeev wins by unanimous decision!
Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 1770 p4p, 208 weight class) and Nick Cotton (ranked 1423 p4p, 170 weight class). Laiho's entrance music is Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Cotton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho throws a series of punches but Cotton moves out of range.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Cotton moves out of range.
Laiho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laiho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Laiho is looking to take a break and control but Cotton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laiho is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cotton reverses the position - he's now on top in Laiho's guard.
Cotton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laiho is keeping the position for now.
Cotton trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotton with a nice head shot there.
Cotton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cotton has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho controls Cotton momentarily but Cotton frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton trying to control but Laiho is working from the bottom.
Cotton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cotton has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Cotton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cotton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cotton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cotton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laiho is proving hard to escape from.
Laiho keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cotton looking to pass the guard.
Cotton preventing the sweep.
Cotton wants to pass the guard but Laiho is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laiho is on top in guard.
Laiho stopping the sweep attempt from Cotton.
Laiho looking to pass the guard.
Cotton is looking for a triangle but Laiho pushes his legs off easily.
Laiho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laiho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laiho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laiho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cotton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cotton looking to control.
Laiho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cotton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laiho is one step ahead there.
Cotton working a defensive guard here.
Cotton trying to control the position here.
Cotton trying to keep a closed guard but Laiho is proving a slippery customer.
Laiho throwing strikes from guard but Cotton blocks nicely.
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.
Laiho lands a couple of elbows.
Cotton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laiho.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laiho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cotton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laiho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cotton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laiho postures up.
Laiho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotton is keeping the position for now.
Laiho is looking to work some ground and pound but Cotton has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotton has his foot on Laiho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laiho works his way back into a safe position though.
Laiho lands a couple of digs.
Cotton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laiho manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Laiho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laiho throws a hook to the side of Cotton's head but Cotton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cotton throws a body punch but Laiho moves out of range.
Laiho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cotton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laiho is one step ahead there.
Laiho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cotton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cotton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laiho is one step ahead there.
Laiho is looking to pass into half guard but Cotton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cotton is in guard.
Laiho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho working a defensive guard here.
Laiho keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
Cotton is sitting in close to Laiho's body. Laiho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cotton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cotton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Laiho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 1131 p4p, 147 weight class) and Dante Esposito (ranked 1287 p4p, 164 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 300 Violin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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161 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Powerful |
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Altair Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Esposito !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Esposito .
Brain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Esposito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esposito tries to clinch there but Brain circles away.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brain instigates a clinch.
Brain is trying to force a seperation but Esposito has the dominant position.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Brain's head.
Brain wants to get back to striking at distance but Esposito won't allow it.
Brain has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito .
The referee calls for Brain to work.
Esposito digs a right hand into Brain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brain's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Brain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Foaming Shortcakes in the buildup to the fight.
Brain slips a jab and a cross from Esposito .
Esposito connects with a jab.
Esposito swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brain.
Brain moves away from the strike by Esposito .
Esposito throws a good cross that connects.
Brain has closed the distance and engaged Esposito in a clinch.
Esposito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Brain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Brain.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito tries to clinch there but Brain circles away.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brain lunges at Esposito with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Esposito 's hand.
Esposito moves into the clinch.
Brain lands a hook that snaps the head of Esposito backwards.
Esposito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Esposito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
Esposito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Brain.
Esposito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esposito darts in and clinches Brain up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Esposito 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brain moves out of range of the strikes.
Brain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Brain moves out of range.
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Brain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brain swinging wildly here.
Esposito tries to bum rush Brain with a series of wild strikes but Brain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brain.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brain looks to land a right hand but Esposito moved out of range.
Esposito throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Brain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brain.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brain tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito throws out a counter right but Brain avoids it with no problem.
Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Brain's shoulder, as Brain tries to avoid the shot.
Brain doesn't manage to clinch there - Esposito circles away.
Brain misses with a wild combination.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Brain moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Brain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brain misses with a few strikes there.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esposito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brain avoids the head kick by Esposito .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Brain throws a chopping leg kick but Esposito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esposito tries to clinch but Brain is having none of it.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brain.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Brain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brain throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Brain swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito .
Esposito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brain.
No joy there for Esposito , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Brain ducks down to avoid it.
Brain moves forwards but Esposito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Brain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Esposito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Esposito blocks a head kick by Brain.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Brain.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brain rushes Esposito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito takes a shot to the head.
Esposito manages to break the clinch.
Esposito tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brain counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito has Brain up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Esposito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Altair Brain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brain taking a breather.
Brain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brain scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Esposito is looking to break free of the clinch but Brain has double underhooks.
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Altair Brain is winning the standup battle so far.
Brain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Esposito . That did some damage!
Brain works the jab nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brain doesn't seem bothered though.
Brain wants to slow Esposito down by chopping away at his legs.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brain throws a leg kick which misses Esposito 's front leg but catches the back leg as Esposito tries to avoid it.
Esposito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brain just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Brain's head but Brain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Brain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito . Brain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brain is looking to counter punch.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brain manages to avoid it.
Brain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brain appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain lands with an overhand left.
Brain closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain is looking to break free of the clinch but Esposito has double underhooks.
Brain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito blocks a body shot from Brain.
Brain pushes Esposito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito .
Brain tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esposito scores with a shot to the body.
Brain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esposito lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain sizes up Esposito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brain misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Brain.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Brain throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito throws out a counter right but Brain avoids it with no problem.
Brain moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
Esposito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito lands with a kick to the temple. Brain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Esposito rushes Brain and presses him up against the cage.
Esposito tries a body shot but Brain blocks it.
Brain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brain.
A shot in the inside from Brain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brains head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Esposito 's defenses.
Brain can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito cracks Brain with a nice body shot.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Esposito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Esposito tests Brain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Brain is just out of range.
Brain throws a right and a left that Esposito avoids nicely.
Esposito lands a really nice looking cross but Brain seems unphased.
Esposito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Esposito misses with a hook. Brain ducked under it nicely.
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 Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Esposito looks to land a combination but Brain avoids it well.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Esposito lands.
Esposito takes a swing at Brain's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Brain tenderised Esposito 's leg. Esposito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brain connects with a body shot that sends Esposito 's belly button to the back.
Esposito clinches.
Brain manages to break the clinch.
Brain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito .
Brain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Brain misses.
Esposito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brain misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brain blocks a jab.
Brain scoring well with a low kick there.
Brain throws a right and a left that Esposito avoids nicely.
Brain swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esposito fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brain tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Brain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Esposito misses with a wild combination.
Brain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esposito 's hands.
Brain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito .
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Esposito throws a body punch but Brain moves out of range.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Brain moves out of range easily.
Brain misses with a straight right.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Brain moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Brain moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain tries to clinch up but Esposito circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Esposito ! But no joy.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Brain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito .
Brain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esposito jabs at Brain's body.
Esposito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brain misses with a straight left.
Brain throws a front kick aimed at Esposito 's knee but Esposito avoids it well.
Brain swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito .
Brain lands with a cross.
Brain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brain wants to get back to striking at distance but Esposito won't allow it.
Esposito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brain slips under a jab from Esposito .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands with a shot to the body.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Brain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito throws a head kick but Brain moves out of range.
Brain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esposito .
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito wants to clinch.
Brain lands with a cross.
Brain tries to clinch up.
Esposito scores with a push kick.
Brain throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Esposito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brain circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Brain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Esposito wants to clinch but Brain slips to the side
and Brain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esposito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brain connects with a solid leg kick.
Brain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito .
Brain tries to clinch there but Esposito circles away.
Nice shot by Esposito .
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Altair Brain.
Well Brain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Dante Esposito !
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Altair Brain!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Altair Brain!
Altair Brain wins by split decision!
Our winner, Altair Brain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 1946 p4p, 249 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 3497 p4p, 407 weight class). Katsu Laoka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class boxer
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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
42 - 27 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko fails to land the takedown.
Laoka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laoka throws out a powerful jab.
Mamchenko swinging wildly here.
Laoka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laoka's waist but Laoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side.
Laoka closes the distance and pushes Mamchenko back into the cage.
Mamchenko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mamchenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mamchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mamchenko trying to control the position but Laoka is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laoka keeps working.
Mamchenko working the ground and pound but Laoka is defending the strikes.
Mamchenko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laoka is avoiding damage well.
Laoka dodges the ground and pound from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laoka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two 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.
Mamchenko trying to control the action but Laoka is working from the bottom.
Laoka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mamchenko is controlling him well.
Mamchenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mamchenko throws a strike aimed at the side of Laoka's head but Laoka avoids it well.
Mamchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laoka to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Laoka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mamchenko is controlling him well.
Laoka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mamchenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko prevents Laoka from escaping the position.
Mamchenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laoka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mamchenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mamchenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Laoka is trying to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mamchenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mamchenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laoka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mamchenko but great work by Laoka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is looking to regain half guard here but Laoka keeps moving and retains side control.
Laoka decides to stand back up. Laoka steps back and let's Mamchenko get back to his feet.
Laoka tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Mamchenko misses with a double jab.
Mamchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Mamchenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laoka counters with a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko looks winded!
Laoka lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Katsu Laoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laoka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laoka stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Laoka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mamchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Katsu Laoka 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.
Laoka looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Laoka swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Good work by Mamchenko as he checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Laoka scores with a four punch combination!
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Laoka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Laoka counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laoka with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Laoka there.
Laoka swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Laoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katsu Laoka is winning the standup battle so far.
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laoka defends it nicely.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka cracks the inside of Mamchenko's front leg.
Laoka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
and Laoka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Laoka slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamchenko takes one to the chin there.
Mamchenko blocks a head kick by Laoka.
Mamchenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laoka looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laoka stuffs the takedown.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laoka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko moves forwards but Laoka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laoka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Laoka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mamchenko doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Laoka.
Laoka throws a front kick that sends Mamchenko stumbling back into the cage.
Laoka lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Mamchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laoka slaps away a takedown attempt from Mamchenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laoka lands a jab to the nose.
Laoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Laoka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mamchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Laoka's head.
Laoka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laoka is looking to slow Mamchenko down with leg kicks.
Mamchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Laoka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mamchenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laoka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamchenko momentarily.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laoka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laoka but Laoka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laoka scores with a nice strike.
Mamchenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko shoots in for a double leg but Laoka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laoka.
Laoka thows a body kick. Mamchenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Laoka.
Laoka lands a lovely overhand right.
Mamchenko is rocked!
Laoka wants to clinch up but Mamchenko keeps it at a distance.
Laoka connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Laoka finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Laoka.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamchenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mamchenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Laoka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamchenko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laoka jabs at Mamchenko's body.
Laoka scores with a one two! Mamchenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laoka with a jab.
That kick from Laoka tenderised Mamchenko's leg. Mamchenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laoka dips to his left and cracks Mamchenko with an uppercut!
Laoka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laoka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
Laoka throws a big shot that misses.
Laoka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Laoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
As Laoka backs off Mamchenko throws a huge counter combo but Laoka manages to avoid it all.
Laoka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Mamchenko.
Laoka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laoka scores with a jab. Mamchenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laoka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Mamchenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mamchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Mamchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Laoka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laoka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laoka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Laoka is looking to chop away at Mamchenko's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Laoka.
Laoka slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka lands a jab to the nose.
Mamchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laoka pinned against the cage. Laoka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Laoka.
Laoka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laoka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mamchenko's head backwards.
Laoka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laoka misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Laoka ducks under and follows up with a left that Laoka also avoids with ease.
Laoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Laoka.
Laoka stuffs the takedown attempt from Mamchenko. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Laoka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mamchenko.
Nice shot by Laoka.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Laoka lands a jab.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown but Laoka sprawls well.
Nice cross by Laoka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laoka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
A swing and a miss from Laoka.
Laoka tries to clinch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Laoka misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Katsu Laoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamchenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko tests Laoka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laoka misses with a body kick.
Mamchenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamchenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Laoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Laoka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laoka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Katsu Laoka!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Katsu Laoka!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Katsu Laoka!
Katsu Laoka wins by unanimous decision!
Katsu Laoka 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Power (ranked 735 p4p, 46 weight class) and Boris Orlov (ranked 1522 p4p, 101 weight class). Orlov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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148 lbs
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33
147 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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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
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov misses with a jab to the body
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power missing with a left hand there. Orlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
Boris Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Power throws a leg kick
and Orlov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orlov throws out the jab.
Power throws a quick counter head kick but Orlov was just out of range.
Power scores with a jab.
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!
Orlov lands with a hook. Power tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Power sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a hook. Power ducked under it nicely.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Orlov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power has closed the distance and engaged Orlov in a clinch.
Orlov can't break the clinch.
Power has Orlov pressed against the cage, preventing Orlov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Orlov blocks with his arms.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov misses with a body shot
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Orlov walks into a straight right hand from Power.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Orlov connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power scores with a nice strike.
Power clinches up with Orlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Power misses.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Power tries to clinch up but Orlov circles away and keeps his distance.
Orlov throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Power appears to be looking for a big counter.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
Power moves forwards but Orlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orlov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Orlov's head.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orlov misses with a body shot
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Power has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Orlov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Power finds it's way through Orlov's defenses.
Power fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Orlov blocks with his arms.
Power pushes Orlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power keeps control of Orlov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Power.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Orlov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Power showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orlov.
Power looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power slips under a jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Orlov misses.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thomas Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power cracks Orlov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Orlov moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Orlov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boris Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Orlov off balance momentarily.
Power slips under a jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power wants to clinch up but Orlov keeps it at a distance.
Orlov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Power tries to clinch there but Orlov circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power throws a series of strikes that have Orlov backpedaling.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orlov!
Orlov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Orlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power blocks a jab.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw.
Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orlov misses with a series of wild punches.
Power is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
As Orlov looks to move away, Power throws a big counter combo but Orlov just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Orlov. Those never looked like landing.
Power takes one to the side of the head.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Orlov moves out of range easily.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Orlov throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws a right hand that misses
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Power.
Power moves away from the strike by Orlov.
Power quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orlov lands a jab.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Orlov eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Orlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orlov's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov connects with a single shot there.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov throws an off balance right hand
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Power.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Orlov loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov wants to get back to striking at distance but Power won't allow it.
Power working aggressively here.
Orlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Power!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a body kick.
Orlov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Power blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Orlov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov works Power's body with a nice hook.
Orlov throws a sloppy body shot
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orlov's calf.
Orlov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orlov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Orlov is rocked!
Orlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Orlov throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a big right hand! Oh Orlov is in trouble here! Power follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Power!
Thomas Power 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.
The defeated Boris Orlov had this to say: 'Got vodka?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semmy Cobb (ranked 2849 p4p, 287 weight class) and Kalle Karlsson (ranked 1219 p4p, 153 weight class). Cobb's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You dropped the Bomb on me. Karlsson has chosen Carolus Rex - Sabaton as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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260 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Karlsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Cobb avoids nicely.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karlsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Karlsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice cross by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karlsson drops Cobb with a beautiful combination! Cobb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karlsson is looking for the KO!
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Karlsson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Cobb has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalle Karlsson!
A relieved looking Kalle Karlsson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between James Harden (ranked 2001 p4p, 268 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 559 p4p, 92 weight class). Don Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Don Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart throws a jab when Harden was well out of range.
Stewart swings for the body but Harden moves out of range.
Harden needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like James Harden has been cut.
Harden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harden.
Harden dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Harden is just out of range.
Harden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stewart pushes Harden away with a front kick.
Harden swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
Harden tries to counter by clinching up but Stewart breaks away and moves out of range.
Harden throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Harden is avoiding it.
Stewart connects with a jab.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stewart.
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!
Stewart cracks Harden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Harden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stewart finish him?
Harden is rocked!
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Harden.
Oh Harden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart scores with a body shot.
Stewart scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stewart.
Stewart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harden rather than just go for the knockout.
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Harden in a clinch.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart lands a hook that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Harden prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Stewart.
Harden tries to pull guard but Stewart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stewart.
Stewart prevents the takedown attempt.
Stewart lands a hook that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Harden controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harden jumps guard and drags Stewart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harden's guard.
Stewart wants to stand and escape but instead Harden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Harden seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart is pulling down on Harden's head. It's preventing any offense from Harden, at least for the moment.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stewart wants to stand but Harden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harden pulls Stewart in to control the position.
Stewart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harden is proving hard to escape from.
We've been hearing good reports from Harden's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harden controlling the position.
Stewart gets to his feet. Harden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stewart swings for the body but Harden moves out of range.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Harden's body.
Harden's corner calls for a 1-2. Harden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with the combination.
Harden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Harden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stewart.
Harden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harden is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harden throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Harden tries to counter by clinching up but Stewart breaks away and moves out of range.
Stewart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harden moves out of range of the body kick from Stewart.
Stewart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harden gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 1054 p4p, 138 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 598 p4p, 80 weight class). The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Human tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKane is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Human pushes McKane up against the cage in a clinch.
The Human blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from McKane.
The Human lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
McKane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Human.
The Human scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane working aggressively here.
The Human tries a body shot but McKane blocks it.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane tries a body shot but The Human blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Human tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Human.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Human misses with a body punch.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human pushes McKane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
The Human blocking some punches.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Human scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Human blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from The Human.
The Human working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Human lands a shoulder strike.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane prevents a body shot from The Human.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Human or not.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Human misses with some punches.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human digs a right hand underneath McKane's ribcage. McKane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKane blocks a body shot from The Human.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
McKane lands a body punch.
The Human blocking some punches.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane misses with the head strike.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from McKane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
The Human lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKane.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
The Human prevents a body shot from McKane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Human.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane scores with a shoulder strike.
The Human tries a body shot but McKane blocks it.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Human swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
McKane prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human cracks McKane with a nice body shot.
McKane prevents a body shot from The Human.
The Human pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Human closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McKane blocks a body shot from The Human.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane lands a hook that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
The Human misses with a punch to the body.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human working aggressively here.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Human has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Human.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
McKane tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Human blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
McKane blocking some punches.
A short left from McKane.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
McKane takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
The Human doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from McKane.
The Human pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Human tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as The Human controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKane.
McKane misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
The Human misses with the head strike.
The Human lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Human misses with some punches.
McKane prevents a body shot from The Human.
Finn The Human seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by The Human.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human scores with a shot to the side of McKane's head.
The Human misses with some punches.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane tries a body shot but The Human blocks it.
McKane prevents a body shot from The Human.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
McKane lands a left hand.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by The Human.
A head punch on the inside from The Human fails to land.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
The Human softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Human lands with a light punch inside.
The Human struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
The Human lands a hook that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
The Human scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human misses with a punch on the inside.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKane blocks an uppercut.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKane.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
The Human can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
McKane misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
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 Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McKane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
No joy there for The Human, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Human looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Human on the side of the head.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but McKane slips the punch.
The Human connects with a body shot.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from McKane misses.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
McKane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from McKane.
A jab from The Human misses.
McKane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Human. The Human obviously looking to wear him down.
The Human steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
McKane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Human lands a nice hook to McKane's body. McKane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
The Human tries to counter with a clinch but McKane shakes him off and moves away.
The Human throws an off balance right hand
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
The Human tries to score with a low kick but McKane moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane digs a good body shot into The Human's ribs.
McKane tries to clinch but The Human moves out of range.
McKane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
The Human walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
McKane misses with a hook.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human slips under a jab.
The Human dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
The Human lands a glancing blow to the side of McKane's head.
The Human lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
The Human slips under a jab from McKane.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a left hand
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
The Human fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Human sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McKane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Human misses with a hook to the body
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKane thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human walks into a jab.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
The Human throws a hook to the side of McKane's head but McKane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Human looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by The Human.
Taz McKane is winning the standup battle so far.
The Human connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human throws a shot to the body.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but The Human ducks down to avoid it.
McKane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Human's head.
The Human throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McKane slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
The Human is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
McKane is looking to counter punch.
McKane looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
The Human throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Human scores with a shot to the body.
The Human connects with a body shot that sends McKane's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finn The Human.
Well The Human 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Finn The Human!
Finn The Human wins by unanimous decision!
Finn The Human 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 391 p4p, 59 weight class) and Tupa Halloo (ranked 202 p4p, 31 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring it on motherfucker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tupa Halloo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halloo misses with a straight right.
Halloo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halloo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Halloo works the jab nicely.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halloo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Halloo lands with a hook. Marston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halloo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
A head kick by Halloo misses
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Halloo misses
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston drops his hands momentarily and Halloo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Halloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halloo.
Halloo misses with a wild body shot.
Halloo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Marston moves out of range of the body kick from Halloo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloo throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halloo tried to score with a low kick but Marston checks it.
Halloo looks to land a body kick but Marston moved away.
Halloo scores with a leg kick.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halloo under the eye.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halloo! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halloo just misses with a punch to the body.
Halloo wants to clinch up but Marston keeps it at a distance.
Halloo lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Halloo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Halloo coming out on top.
Halloo tries to close the distance and clinch but Marston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halloo lands with an overhand left.
Marston defending well as Halloo loads up on a big left hand.
Halloo looks to land a body kick but Marston moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halloo.
Halloo misses with a body shot.
Halloo takes one on the button.
Halloo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halloo misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Halloo is predictable there
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halloo tests Marston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloo fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Halloo thuds his right hand into Marston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halloo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Halloo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halloo thows a leg kick but Marston checks it
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Halloo.
A low kick from Halloo misses
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halloo throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Halloo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Halloo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halloo throws a leg kick
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Halloo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Marston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halloo punishes Marston's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Halloo misses.
Halloo misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halloo! But no joy.
Halloo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marston at a distance.
Marston slips a straight right by Halloo.
It looked like Marston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo throws a lazy body kick
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Halloo throws an off balance right hand
and Marston counters with a right hand to the body.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Halloo slips the punch.
A big right from Halloo misses.
Marston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halloo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halloo walks into a stiff left hand from Marston.
Halloo throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Halloo motions for Marston to come forward. Halloo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Halloo darts in trying to clinch
and Marston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halloo thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloo misses with a wild body shot.
Marston's corner calls for a 1-2. Marston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halloo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Halloo.
Halloo lands a slapping body shot.
Halloo forces Marston back against the cage and clinches.
Marston is trying to force a seperation but Halloo has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloo stalling in the clinch but Marston improves position.
Halloo blocking some punches.
Halloo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marston.
Marston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halloo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halloo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halloo swings wildly with an uppercut but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Halloo cracks Marston with a nice body shot.
Halloo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marston is looking to break free of the clinch but Halloo has double underhooks.
Halloo tries to throw a body punch but Marston avoids it by throwing Halloo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halloo.
Halloo throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halloo avoids the body shot from Marston.
Marston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halloo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halloo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halloo.
Halloo misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Halloo throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Halloo throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tupa Halloo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Marston blocks a leg kick.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston throws a right and a left that Halloo avoids nicely.
Halloo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Halloo is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Halloo throws a low kick, looking for Marston's leg but Marston calmly moves out of range.
Halloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
A quick step to the side and Marston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halloo just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halloo.
Halloo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halloo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marston misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston swats away the attempt to clinch by Halloo.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halloo. Halloo obviously looking to wear him down.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Halloo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halloo.
Halloo jabs Marston right on the nose. Marston blinks but takes it well.
Halloo throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Marston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halloo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marston checks it well.
Marston misses the jab.
Marston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Halloo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halloo throws a sloppy head kick and Marston moves out of range easily.
Marston with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston checks a leg kick.
Halloo tries to score with a low kick but Marston moves his leg out of the way.
Marston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halloo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halloo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloo lands with a right hand.
Halloo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marston momentarily.
Tupa Halloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halloo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston throws a hook but Halloo avoids it easily.
Marston throws a jab when Halloo was well out of range.
Halloo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Halloo moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halloo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halloo lands a lovely overhand right.
Halloo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Halloo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halloo.
Tupa Halloo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halloo thumps Marston with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupa Halloo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halloo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Tupa Halloo!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Tupa Halloo!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Tupa Halloo!
Tupa Halloo wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Tupa Halloo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howlin Wolf (ranked 235 p4p, 9 weight class) and Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 50 p4p, 7 weight class). Delsarte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ah Non Cest Terrible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howlin Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauthier Delsarte!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Wolf misses with the combination.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a good low kick that Wolf was not able to check.
Delsarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delsarte throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to clinch but Delsarte moves away
and Delsarte counters with a nice body shot.
Wolf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delsarte under the eye.
Howlin Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf gets a clinch.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Wolf tries to clinch up
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf connects with a looping right hand.
Wolf has managed to clinch.
Delsarte breaks the clinch.
Delsarte throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Delsarte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolf tries to clinch but Delsarte moves away
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Delsarte throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf cracks Delsarte with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
Wolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf jabs Delsarte right on the nose. Delsarte blinks but takes it well.
Delsarte is rocked!
Wolf is stalking Delsarte. Delsarte circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Wolf, and it's lights out! Delsarte really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howlin Wolf!
Howlin Wolf is the new super heavyweight champion!
Howlin Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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