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UnderGround FC 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrejs Medvedevs (ranked 5739 p4p, 175 weight class) and Bac Nguyen Xuan (ranked 4773 p4p, 162 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrejs Medvedevs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bac Nguyen Xuan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen Xuan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Medvedevs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Medvedevs lands a high kick!
Nguyen Xuan dives in and scores a takedown into Medvedevs's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen Xuan passes into half guard.
Medvedevs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nguyen Xuan.
Medvedevs is not content to let Nguyen Xuan control the position.
Nguyen Xuan working the head and body with strikes.
Nguyen Xuan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medvedevs trying to control but Nguyen Xuan postures up.
Medvedevs tries to roll over but Nguyen Xuan keeps him under control.
Medvedevs missing with punches from the bottom.
Nguyen Xuan is trying to control the action in half guard but Medvedevs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nguyen Xuan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Medvedevs scores with a kick to the body.
Medvedevs tries for a takedown but Nguyen Xuan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medvedevs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nguyen Xuan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nguyen Xuan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Medvedevs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nguyen Xuan is controlling him.
Nguyen Xuan is looking to stand up but Medvedevs won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen Xuan wants to control from the top but Medvedevs keeps moving.
Nguyen Xuan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nguyen Xuan works to advance to full mount. Medvedevs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nguyen Xuan content just to control the position here.
Nguyen Xuan looking to finish Medvedevs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Medvedevs!
Nguyen Xuan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Medvedevs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Medvedevs tries to improve his position but instead Nguyen Xuan has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs is trying to stand back up.
Medvedevs is really stuck here.
Medvedevs looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nguyen Xuan.
Medvedevs trying to control the action but Nguyen Xuan just sinks the hooks in.
What can Medvedevs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bac Nguyen Xuan dominated that round.
That's time! Medvedevs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nguyen Xuan circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nguyen Xuan counter with a right hand.
Nguyen Xuan lands a right hook to the body.
Nguyen Xuan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Medvedevs working for a triangle but Nguyen Xuan defends it easily.
Nguyen Xuan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedevs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nguyen Xuan is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen Xuan wants to control from the top but Medvedevs keeps moving.
Nguyen Xuan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nguyen Xuan stopping the sweep attempt from Medvedevs.
Medvedevs looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nguyen Xuan has picked Medvedevs up and slammed him! Medvedevs can't keep hold of the triangle and Nguyen Xuan manages to pass to side control!
Medvedevs is trying to escape the position but Nguyen Xuan is controlling the position.
Medvedevs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen Xuan advances nicely into full mount.
Medvedevs is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen Xuan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Medvedevs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Medvedevs wants to control but Nguyen Xuan is having none of it.
Nguyen Xuan controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen Xuan wants to control the pace but Medvedevs is squirming around nicely.
Nguyen Xuan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Medvedevs turns into him and now he's in Nguyen Xuan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs wants to control from the top but Nguyen Xuan keeps moving.
Nguyen Xuan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Medvedevs has passed into side control.
Nguyen Xuan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Medvedevs's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Medvedevs throwing shots but Nguyen Xuan is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nguyen Xuan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Medvedevs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Medvedevs's back!
Nguyen Xuan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Medvedevs trying to control the hands but Nguyen Xuan breaks the grip.
Medvedevs is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nguyen Xuan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medvedevs prevents Nguyen Xuan from getting a body triangle.
Nguyen Xuan is riding his opponent, not letting Medvedevs buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bac Nguyen Xuan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Medvedevs darts in and clinches Nguyen Xuan up against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan tries to pull guard but Medvedevs holds him up against the cage and eventually Nguyen Xuan drops back down to his feet.
Nguyen Xuan gets underhooks to prevent Medvedevs's takedown attempt.
Nguyen Xuan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medvedevs.
Nguyen Xuan is trying to push Medvedevs away but Medvedevs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Medvedevs manages to break the clinch.
Nguyen Xuan clinches up against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedevs jumps guard but Nguyen Xuan stands there with Medvedevs around his waist. Medvedevs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nguyen Xuan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen Xuan fails to pull guard.
Nguyen Xuan is looking to control Medvedevs's arms but Medvedevs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nguyen Xuan has his back to the cage.
Medvedevs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nguyen Xuan trying to land knees to the body.
Medvedevs is pressed up against the cage. Nguyen Xuan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Medvedevs down to the mat. Medvedevs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrejs Medvedevs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bac Nguyen Xuan.
Nguyen Xuan throws a combination that misses
and Medvedevs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Medvedevs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nguyen Xuan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Medvedevs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nguyen Xuan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medvedevs.
Nguyen Xuan is trying to pull guard but Medvedevs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen Xuan looking for a takedown.
Medvedevs manages to break the clinch.
Medvedevs closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medvedevs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nguyen Xuan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Medvedevs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nguyen Xuan uses his free foot to push down on Medvedevs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Medvedevs.
Nguyen Xuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nguyen Xuan goes for an armbar but Medvedevs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Medvedevs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nguyen Xuan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medvedevs stands up and waves to Nguyen Xuan to follow him.
Medvedevs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nguyen Xuan as he avoids it easily.
Nguyen Xuan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Medvedevs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nguyen Xuan!
Nguyen Xuan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Medvedevs working the ground and pound but Nguyen Xuan is defending the strikes.
Nguyen Xuan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedevs decides to stand back up.
Nguyen Xuan clinches with his opponent.
Nguyen Xuan is trying to trip Medvedevs. He has hold of a leg but Medvedevs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nguyen Xuan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Medvedevs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nguyen Xuan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Nguyen Xuan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Medvedevs walks away with a smile on his face. Nguyen Xuan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Medvedevs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medvedevs jumps guard and drags Nguyen Xuan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nguyen Xuan wants to control from the top but Medvedevs keeps moving.
Medvedevs pulls Nguyen Xuan in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrejs Medvedevs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nguyen Xuan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bac Nguyen Xuan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bac Nguyen Xuan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marilin Manson (ranked 3807 p4p, 139 weight class) and Bill Koutalianos (ranked 4302 p4p, 153 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bill Koutalianos enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marilin Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Koutalianos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koutalianos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Manson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manson landing a few strikes.
Manson has an Americana. Koutalianos didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Manson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Manson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marilin Manson!
A less than humble Marilin Manson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hot Steel (ranked 3723 p4p, 138 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 3850 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hot Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov is looking to clinch.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel's Grappling Penn in the buildup to the fight.
Kamen Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamenov has time to react.
Kamenov shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamenov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamenov sprawls and moves away.
Kamenov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Kamenov persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Hot Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Kamen Kamenov has been cut.
Hot Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a front kick that sends Kamenov stumbling back into the cage.
Kamenov looks winded!
Kamenov missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steel.
Steel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to force a seperation but Kamenov has the dominant position.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Kamenov's takedown attempt.
Kamenov goes for a takedown attempt but Steel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Kamenov tumbling to the mat! Steel takes a step backwards and waves Kamenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenov shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Kamenov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kamenov's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamenov is defended easily by Steel.
Oooooh!!! Steel has knocked Kamenov down with a huge combo! Steel steps away and waves a wobbly Kamenov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel drops Kamenov with a beautiful combination! Kamenov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamenov.
Steel closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kamenov! Steel dives in looking to finish! Kamenov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hot Steel!
A victorious Hot Steel 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Killua Zoldyk (ranked 3292 p4p, 297 weight class) and Ky Tycoon (ranked 2858 p4p, 266 weight class). Tycoon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Im the champ. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ky Tycoon enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killua Zoldyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoldyk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tycoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zoldyk can't keep his opponent in guard - Tycoon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zoldyk defends it well.
Tycoon is working for a submission of some sort.
Zoldyk manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoldyk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zoldyk wants to sweep here but Tycoon controlling him for the moment.
Zoldyk keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but Zoldyk is keeping the position.
Zoldyk wants to sweep here but Tycoon controlling him for the moment.
Tycoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tycoon pushing down on Zoldyk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zoldyk is not content to let Tycoon control the position.
Tycoon prevents Zoldyk from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zoldyk is trying to maintain the position but Tycoon is very close to passing his half guard.
Tycoon trying to control the action but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zoldyk defends it well.
Zoldyk tries to roll over but Tycoon keeps him under control.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura here.
Tycoon is working for a kimura here but Zoldyk manages to reverse the position and he's now in Tycoon's guard.
Zoldyk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zoldyk scoring with some ground and pound.
Zoldyk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tycoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zoldyk wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
Zoldyk looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zoldyk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zoldyk throws a strike but Tycoon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoldyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tycoon is looking to pass into half guard but Zoldyk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zoldyk is in guard.
Zoldyk stopping the sweep attempt from Tycoon.
Zoldyk lands a couple of digs.
Tycoon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tycoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zoldyk.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zoldyk wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
Tycoon looking for subs off his back but Zoldyk has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ky Tycoon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tycoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon shoots in looking for a takedown but Zoldyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tycoon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tycoon shoots and misses
enabling Zoldyk to counter with a crisp jab.
Killua Zoldyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ky Tycoon.
Tycoon misses with a takedown
and Zoldyk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tycoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tycoon dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoldyk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoldyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tycoon on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon shoots and misses
letting Zoldyk counter with a right hand.
Tycoon is breathing heavily.
Tycoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Zoldyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoldyk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tycoon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tycoon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tycoon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tycoon is still on wobbly legs! Can Zoldyk finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Tycoon! He's out on his feet! Zoldyk rushes in and drops Tycoon with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Killua Zoldyk!
A relieved looking Killua Zoldyk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ky Tycoon was interviewed post fight and said 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gross (ranked 2593 p4p, 283 weight class) and Crazy Horse (ranked 2456 p4p, 268 weight class). Crazy Horse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Gross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Horse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Horse looking for a triangle here. Gross is fighting it but it looks tight! Horse pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gross is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crazy Horse!
After the big win, Crazy Horse made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Hands (ranked 1942 p4p, 217 weight class) and Reima Poika (ranked 1359 p4p, 163 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hands might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Collection of Sea Shanties. Israel Hands has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Israel Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poika bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hands moves away from the strike by Poika.
Hands on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hands misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poika throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poika misses with a combination
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hands lands a big shot that drops Poika! Can he finish him?
Poika is rocked!
It looks like Reima Poika has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hands is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poika is still in real trouble! Can Hands finish him?
Hands continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands passes into half guard.
Hands is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hands working for a submission but Poika is keeping him at bay.
Hands working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Poika turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hands off and cradles Poika's limp body as Hands celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Israel Hands!
After winning the bout, Israel Hands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 1513 p4p, 70 weight class) and Crispin Freeman (ranked 1952 p4p, 91 weight class). Crispin Freeman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crispin Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Clark scores with a jab.
It looks like Crispin Freeman has been cut.
A big right from Freeman misses.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freeman.
Clark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Freeman rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Clark gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark stalls.
Clark is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Freeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands a body punch.
Freeman looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Clark as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Clark - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Clark.
Clark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freeman.
Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Freeman up against the cage.
Clark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Clark for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A right hand to the body from Clark.
Clark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Freeman up against the cage.
Clark lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Clark.
Clark leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Clark.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Crispin Freeman's cut even more.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Freeman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Freeman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Freeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark cracks Freeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Freeman slips a jab from Clark.
Freeman wants to clinch.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Clark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The cut above Crispin Freeman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
and Clark counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Freeman! He's just covering up as Clark starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Clark!
Joe Clark made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morris Day (ranked 829 p4p, 48 weight class) and Anthony Shiina (ranked 1603 p4p, 94 weight class). Anthony Shiina will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morris Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Shiina!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Shiina. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Shiina 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.
Day tries to move into range but Shiina moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shiina fails to land with a series of punches.
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into Shiina's guard.
Shiina trying to control the position.
Shiina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Shiina blocks nicely.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Shiina blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day landing some decent shots from guard.
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shiina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Day working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shiina's head.
Shiina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day works over Shiina with some ground and pound from guard.
Day landing with the ground and pound.
Day postures up in Shiina's guard and throws a big left but Shiina blocks it.
Shiina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Day doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shiina is tightening it up a little... Day has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Day reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Day taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shiina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anthony Shiina!
Anthony Shiina made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akaro Horiguchi (ranked 778 p4p, 96 weight class) and Liberal Stomper (ranked 609 p4p, 72 weight class). Horiguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese Imperial Army Victory March. Stomper has chosen They say that I'm Crazy as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Liberal Stomper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akaro Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Stomper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horiguchi dives in and grabs Stomper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stomper pushes down on Horiguchi's head and hops out.
Horiguchi drives through and clinches with Stomper against the cage.
Stomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Stomper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horiguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stomper.
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stomper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper moves out of range of the strikes.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Horiguchi works over Stomper's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horiguchi misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stomper moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Stomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stomper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Horiguchi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stomper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Stomper was well out of range.
Horiguchi backing away here, and Stomper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Horiguchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaro Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi lands the left hand.
Horiguchi has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stomper.
Stomper staying out of range there.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horiguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stomper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Horiguchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Akaro Horiguchi has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Stomper was well out of range.
Stomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horiguchi lands a nice shot that snaps Stomper's head back.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick
and Stomper counters with a nice body shot.
Horiguchi misses with a right hand
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horiguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horiguchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi feints and then cracks Stomper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stomper down.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Horiguchi as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the body
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi is rocked!
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Horiguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stomper bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akaro Horiguchi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akaro Horiguchi'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.
Horiguchi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stomper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stomper.
A low kick from Horiguchi misses
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stomper staying out of range there.
Stomper appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stomper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi looks to clinch
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Horiguchi avoids it with no problem.
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Stomper is out of range.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horiguchi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Stomper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Horiguchi! Stomper lets Horiguchi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horiguchi with a body shot.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Horiguchi connects with a single shot there.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
Horiguchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stomper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stomper flicks out a counter leg kick but Horiguchi steps away.
Stomper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Stomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Stomper is out of range.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi shoots in for a double leg but Stomper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horiguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Stomper's head.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stomper doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Stomper off balance momentarily.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi lands with an overhand left.
Horiguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stomper. Stomper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stomper defending well as Horiguchi loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomper moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi jabs Stomper right on the nose. Stomper blinks but takes it well.
Horiguchi wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
Horiguchi lands with a straight right. Stomper didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Horiguchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Stomper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akaro Horiguchi's cut.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Horiguchi gets a takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stomper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horiguchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper is holding on to half guard well.
Horiguchi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horiguchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horiguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stomper's head.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Stomper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horiguchi.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horiguchi lands an overhand right.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Stomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stomper.
Horiguchi connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi misses with a hook. Stomper ducked under it nicely.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horiguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Akaro Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Stomper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab.
Stomper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horiguchi with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Horiguchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Horiguchi misses with a double jab
and Stomper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stomper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horiguchi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stomper counters with a left to the body.
Liberal Stomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Stomper avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stomper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horiguchi misses with a right hand
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stomper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horiguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Stomper's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horiguchi drives through and clinches with Stomper against the cage.
Stomper presses Horiguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stomper breaks the clinch.
A jab from Horiguchi does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Stomper avoids it easily.
Stomper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab.
Stomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akaro Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akaro Horiguchi!
After winning the bout, Akaro Horiguchi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yves Trudeau (ranked 89 p4p, 14 weight class) and Gabriel Torres (ranked 306 p4p, 46 weight class). Torres is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Juaneco y su Combo - Mujer Hilandera. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Trudeau does no damage.
Torres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trudeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torres looks up at the clock. Bad move! Trudeau lands a right hand from hell, dropping Torres. Trudeau pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yves Trudeau!
Yves Trudeau retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Yves Trudeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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