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OFK 59 - Vanorden Vs Dall PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colt Jones (ranked 2657 p4p, 1733 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 359 p4p, 233 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones .
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Jones backing away here, and Zaire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Colt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones pushes Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Zaire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zaire scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Zaire tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Zaire tries to tie him up.
Zaire is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Zaire into the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire lands a left hand.
Zaire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Jones .
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaire lands an uppercut.
Zaire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaire lands with a light punch inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jones .
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaire cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Zaire wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zaire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire lands with a right to the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands a left hand.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire is looking to control Jones 's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones .
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Zaire is stalling here.
Jones working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working aggressively here.
Zaire working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Zaire tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Zaire defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Zaire misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Jones misses.
Zaire throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaire wants to stall.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .
Jones working aggressively here.
Zaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire taking a breather.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire works on Jones 's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Zaire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaire into the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire is looking to control Jones 's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire wants to stall.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire gets through Jones 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Jones .
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Stone (ranked 3607 p4p, 2437 weight class) and Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 455 p4p, 333 weight class). Chame Boxing Champ told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxing Champ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxing Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone tries to clinch up
and Boxing Champ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boxing Champ enables Stone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boxing Champ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boxing Champ manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Boxing Champ controls the action.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boxing Champ regains guard immediately.
Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boxing Champ is looking to stand up but Stone isn't so interested in that idea.
Stone trying to control but Boxing Champ is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ pushes Stone off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boxing Champ has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ clinches with his opponent.
Boxing Champ breaks the clinch.
Boxing Champ scores with a one two! Stone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boxing Champ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxing Champ is just out of range.
Boxing Champ shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard.
Boxing Champ is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxing Champ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone is trying to control the position but Boxing Champ postures up.
Stone working for a triangle but Boxing Champ defends it easily.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ is fighting to break Stone's control of his arms but Stone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxing Champ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position.
Boxing Champ sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stone throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxing Champ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxing Champ is aware though and is defending well.
Boxing Champ is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Stone's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boxing Champ slips under a jab.
Boxing Champ is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boxing Champ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boxing Champ wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ has his feet on Stone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stone tries to clinch there but Boxing Champ circles away.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boxing Champ swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Boxing Champ swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoxing Champ.
Stone misses the jab.
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing Champ lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 Stone is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone stuns Boxing Champ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxing Champ drops Stone with a nice combination! Boxing Champ dives into Stone's guard, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boxing Champ has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ landing knees to the body.
Boxing Champ has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stone regains guard immediately.
Boxing Champ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stone tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Boxing Champ manages to move to mount!
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
Stone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boxing Champ can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boxing Champ on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
Boxing Champ has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stone's face.
Boxing Champ is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boxing Champ cracks Stone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone wants to hold on but Boxing Champ pushes him away.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Boxing Champ gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boxing Champ working for a guillotine from mount but Stone is in no mood to give up.
Boxing Champ is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Stone is out cold! Boxing Champ jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chame Boxing Champ!
The defeated Brett Stone had this to say: 'Well this things happen'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 2621 p4p, 2468 weight class) and Bertel Haardt (ranked 278 p4p, 268 weight class). Dela Cruz's entrance music is This is the Moment. A fine choice. The key to victory for Art Vincent Dela Cruz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertel Haardt!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haardt throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Dela Cruz as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Bertel Haardt has been cut.
Dela Cruz throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Haardt tumbling to the canvas!
 Haardt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dela Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Haardt dives on top into guard.
Haardt is still in real trouble! Can Dela Cruz finish him?
Haardt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haardt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Haardt seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Dela Cruz misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Dela Cruz blocks a head kick by Haardt.
A head kick from Haardt lands but Dela Cruz takes it in his stride.
Dela Cruz with a dominant takedown and that's winded Haardt.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Haardt is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Haardt is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haardt is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz pushes down on Haardt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haardt defends it well.
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Haardt to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Haardt keeps moving.
Dela Cruz passes Haardt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haardt is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Cruz.
Haardt pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Dela Cruz trying to work for an americana but Haardt has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dela Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruz controlling from side mount.
Haardt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Cruz moves into full mount!
Haardt is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to control the pace but Haardt is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz wants to finish this one by submission but Haardt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dela Cruz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Haardt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Haardt is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Haardt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bertel Haardt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Haardt misses the shot to the body.
Haardt has managed to clinch.
Haardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dela Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haardt can do to turn this around?
Haardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haardt instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haardt trying to land knees to the body.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Haardt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dela Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haardt prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haardt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Dela Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Haardt manages to get underhooks.
Haardt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haardt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haardt breaks the clinch.
Haardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haardt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Haardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bertel Haardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haardt throws a jab when Dela Cruz was well out of range.
Haardt forces Dela Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Haardt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haardt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haardt pushes Dela Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haardt gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Haardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dela Cruz has Haardt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haardt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haardt.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haardt jabs Dela Cruz right on the nose. Dela Cruz blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Dela Cruz misses its intended target.
Haardt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haardt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dela Cruz throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Haardt tumbling to the canvas!
That has opened up Bertel Haardt's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dela Cruz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bertel Haardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bertel Haardt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dela Cruz catches Haardt with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Haardt forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Art Vincent Dela Cruz gave a big smile as he said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 2145 p4p, 2332 weight class) and Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 299 p4p, 314 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anjo at a distance.
Barnes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anjo sprawls well initially but Barnes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjo defending well though.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjo defending well though.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anjo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Barnes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anjo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anjo is not content to let Barnes control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Anjo wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes stops Anjo from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anjo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anjo trying to control but Barnes postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Anjo defends it.
Barnes is stalling here. Anjo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anjo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anjo.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes wants to control but Anjo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Anjo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Anjo cracks Barnes with a big right hand but Barnes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anjo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is trying to control Anjo's posture but Anjo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Anjo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Anjo is controlling well.
Anjo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes is not content to let Anjo control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Barnes.
Barnes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anjo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Anjo on that attempt.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Don Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anjo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anjo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Barnes has an active guard here but Anjo has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Anjo.
Barnes is pressing down on Anjo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barnes 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.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Anjo wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is pushing down on Anjo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anjo is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Anjo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Anjo is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anjo avoid being mounted?
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Anjo dodges it nicely.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Anjo defends it.
Anjo tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Anjo is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anjo avoid being mounted?
Barnes looks to land a strike but Anjo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Anjo's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Anjo is keeping the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Barnes throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barnes lands a nice hook to Anjo's body. Anjo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anjo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes 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.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anjo dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Anjo avoids them all with ease.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Anjo saw that one coming.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Anjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Barnes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Anjo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anjo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Barnes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes trying to control the action but Anjo is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Anjo parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Anjo to escape.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anjo regains half guard, as Barnes was trying to land strikes.
Barnes is nestled in close to Anjo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Anjo dodges it nicely.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anjo is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes working over Anjo with some ground and pound. Anjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anjo taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes works his way into side control.
Anjo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barnes cracks Anjo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes controlling from side mount.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes cracks Anjo with a big right hand but Anjo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes landing strikes.
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!
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes trying to control the position but Anjo is working away.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!
A very excited looking Don Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 1275 p4p, 3816 weight class) and George Fughead (ranked 175 p4p, 476 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Fughead!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fughead.
Krnacova pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fughead is out of range and Krnacova settles back down.
Krnacova takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Krnacova has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fughead throws a poor cross that misses
and Krnacova counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Krnacova.
Fughead wants to stand and escape but Krnacova is having none of it.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Fughead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krnacova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Krnacova content to stall in guard here.
Fughead is looking to stand up but Krnacova isn't so interested in that idea.
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krnacova pushes down on Fughead's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova prevents Fughead from standing back up.
Krnacova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krnacova is controlling the pace.
Krnacova working Fughead over with strikes.
Krnacova is taking a breather. Fughead says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Krnacova slips a nice elbow through Fughead's hands, connecting with Fughead's forehead.
Krnacova slows the pace down in half guard.
Krnacova working Fughead over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fughead looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fughead is rocked!
Krnacova stops Fughead from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova slows the pace down in half guard.
Krnacova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fughead is still in real trouble! Can Krnacova finish him?
Krnacova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fughead has hold of Krnacova's hands but Krnacova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.
Krnacova is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fughead is hurt! He's hurt bad - Krnacova fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fughead from any more punishment! Congratulations to Krnacova! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
Our winner, Felix Krnacova, 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 Osama Akharraz (ranked 1978 p4p, 1906 weight class) and Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 255 p4p, 247 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yoshida's choice of entrance music: Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla . 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 28 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akharraz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Akharraz checks a leg kick.
Yoshida walks straight into a right hand from Akharraz - that's dropped him! Akharraz jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Yoshida from any more punishment! Yoshida complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Osama Akharraz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 937 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Muggy Mugshot (ranked 114 p4p, 275 weight class). Muggy Mugshot told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 41 - 63 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mugshot.
Mugshot misses with a wild body shot.
Eikmeyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mugshot moves into the clinch.
Eikmeyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mugshot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eikmeyer is trying to drag Mugshot to the mat but Mugshot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mugshot wants to break free but Eikmeyer has control.
Mugshot can't break the clinch.
Mugshot manages to break the clinch.
Mugshot should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eikmeyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mugshot swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugshot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer throwing a counter right hand but Mugshot manages to avoid it.
A big left from Mugshot misses.
Mugshot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eikmeyer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Mugshot wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer stops Mugshot from getting back to his feet.
Eikmeyer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mugshot could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Eikmeyer has cracked it and Mugshot is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Eikmeyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mario Eikmeyer!
In his post fight interview, Mario Eikmeyer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 509 p4p, 797 weight class) and Horace Cuba (ranked 71 p4p, 97 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Mad Onion.
Cuba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cuba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with an uppercut. Cuba saw that one coming.
Mad Onion scores with the left hand. Cuba knows he should have avoided that one.
Mad Onion tries to land a front kick but Cuba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cuba tries to counter by closing the distance.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuba.
Mad Onion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mad Onion throws a sloppy head kick and Cuba moves out of range easily.
Cuba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion scores with a body shot.
Mad Onion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuba throws out the jab.
Cuba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mad Onion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mad Onion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuba takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
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!
Cuba pushes off an throws an elbow but Mad Onion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cuba blocks the elbow strike.
Mad Onion lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuba pushes off an throws an elbow but Mad Onion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mad Onion gets through Cuba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mad Onion blocks an elbow strike.
Mad Onion blocks an elbow strike from Cuba.
Cuba stalls.
Mad Onion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mad Onion lands with a light punch inside.
Mad Onion lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad Onion.
Cuba is trying to stall.
I was talking to Mad Onion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cuba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad Onion blocks an elbow strike from Cuba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuba is trying to stall.
Cuba misses with an elbow strike.
Mad Onion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mad Onion takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mad Onion lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mad Onion moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuba misses the target.
Mad Onion works the jab nicely.
Cuba is rocked!
Mad Onion connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cuba out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Mad Onion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 211 p4p, 1005 weight class) and Billy Herrington (ranked 38 p4p, 146 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Herrington!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramanti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiramanti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tiramanti throws a head punch that misses.
Herrington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti lands with a left to the head.
Tiramanti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiramanti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herrington backwards.
Herrington gets underhooks to prevent Tiramanti's takedown attempt.
Tiramanti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti prevents a body shot from Herrington.
Herrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Tiramanti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
Herrington digs a right hand into Tiramanti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tiramanti's gas tank.
Tiramanti misses with the head strike.
Herrington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herrington prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
Herrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herrington tries to work over Tiramanti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herrington struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiramanti controls his hands.
Herrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiramanti struggles to land a body shot inside as Herrington controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiramanti.
Herrington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herrington misses with the head strike.
Tiramanti tries to throw a body punch but Herrington avoids it by throwing Tiramanti back against the cage.
Herrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herrington blocks a body shot from Tiramanti.
Herrington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Tiramanti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herringtons head.
Herrington lands a body punch.
Tiramanti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herrington lands a nice shot to the body.
Herrington working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
Tiramanti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Herrington.
Tiramanti throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrington scores with a shot to the side of Tiramanti's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti looking for a takedown.
Herrington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiramanti has Herrington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Herrington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesare Tiramanti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiramanti throws a punch but it's blocked by Herrington.
Herrington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herrington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herrington.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herrington tries a body shot but Tiramanti blocks it.
Herrington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tiramanti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herrington lands with a right to the head.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti misses with a body punch.
Tiramanti lands a body punch.
Herrington blocks an uppercut.
Tiramanti tries for a takedown but Herrington manages to get underhooks.
Tiramanti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herrington prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti pushes Herrington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herrington misses with some punches.
Tiramanti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Herrington after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiramanti has a couple of punches blocked by Herrington.
Tiramanti blocks an uppercut.
Herrington prevents a body shot from Tiramanti.
Herrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herrington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiramanti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiramanti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herrington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiramanti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herrington's elbow.
Herrington misses with some punches.
Tiramanti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herrington misses with some punches.
Herrington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tiramanti or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herrington lands an uppercut.
Herrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herrington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiramanti throws a punch but it's blocked by Herrington.
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!
Tiramanti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiramanti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiramanti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herrington throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herrington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tiramanti gets to his feet. Herrington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Herrington throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Herrington throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiramanti.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Herrington slips the punch.
Herrington connects with a solid leg kick.
Herrington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tiramanti counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herrington misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Herrington will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tiramanti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herrington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Herrington misses with a looping right.
A cross from Tiramanti lands.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Herrington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Herrington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tiramanti moves away from the strike by Herrington.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Herrington manages to circle out of the way.
Herrington looks for the body kick but Tiramanti saw that one coming.
Herrington throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tiramanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herrington.
Tiramanti takes a swing at Herrington's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Tiramanti misses.
Herrington misses with a straight left.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herrington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tiramanti lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Tiramanti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herrington.
Herrington gets tackled into the cage by Tiramanti. Tiramanti maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Herrington.
Herrington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Herrington gets through Tiramanti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herrington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herrington.
Herrington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Herrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiramanti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herrington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiramanti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herrington throws a head punch that misses.
Herrington is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tiramanti is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Herrington to the mat. Herrington regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Herrington wants to get back to his feet but Tiramanti passes into half 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!
Tiramanti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Herrington to get to his feet.
Tiramanti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herrington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiramanti. Herrington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiramanti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Herrington misses.
Tiramanti checks a leg kick.
Herrington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Herrington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tiramanti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herrington can pounce on him.
Tiramanti throws an overhand right that lands on Herrington's shoulder, as Herrington tries to avoid the shot.
Herrington scores with a punch to the head.
Tiramanti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herrington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herrington avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Herrington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Herrington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herrington. That's going to slow Tiramanti down.
A clash of legs there as Tiramanti blocks the low kick.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Herrington.
Tiramanti throwing a counter right hand but Herrington manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses its target.
Herrington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tiramanti's hands.
Tiramanti throws a hook but Herrington avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herrington.
Herrington is stalking Tiramanti. Tiramanti circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Herrington, and it's lights out! Tiramanti really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Herrington!
Billy Herrington is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 198 p4p, 568 weight class) and Terryn Dall (ranked 32 p4p, 76 weight class). Vanorden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Unstoppable . Terryn Dall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Vanorden's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terryn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanorden connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Vanorden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanorden throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall throws a counter combo.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanorden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanorden lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Vanorden.
Vanorden drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Dall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Dall looks winded!
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Dall letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dall takes a shot to the head.
Vanorden tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanorden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dall up against the cage.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a shot to the side of Dall's head.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Decent striking displayed by Vanorden there.
Vanorden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Vanorden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vanorden instigates a clinch.
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vanorden to keep the fight standing.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden taking a breather.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vanorden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Vanorden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden has Dall pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vanorden for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vanorden's brow.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden works on Dall's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dall is rocked!
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanorden finish him?
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Dall taking a breather.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanorden.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vanorden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vanorden lands a big shot that drops Dall! Can he finish him?
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanorden is aware though and is defending well.
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vanorden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanorden forces his way into half guard.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanorden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
Vanorden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Vanorden.
Vanorden continues to stall.
Dall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vanorden is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Vanorden.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vanorden prevents Dall from getting the reversal.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to escape the mount.
Vanorden controlling from mount.
Dall is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanorden has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vanorden scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.
Bruce Vanorden is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden throws a shot to the body.
Vanorden connects with a body shot.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden avoiding damage.
Dall tries to pull guard but Vanorden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vanorden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dall is defending well.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanorden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dall up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Dall letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanorden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden had his way with Terryn Dall in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vanorden digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Vanorden clinches.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanorden trying to stall but Dall improves his position.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Dall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dall keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass.
Dall being controlled here, momentarily.
Dall working for a triangle but Vanorden defends it easily.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is trying to control the position but Vanorden postures up.
Vanorden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dall 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.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vanorden pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanorden works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Vanorden avoids the attempt from Dall to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Vanorden avoids the attempt from Dall to control.
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden trying to control but Dall is having none of it.
Dall is trying to escape the mount.
Vanorden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dall is looking to improve his position but Vanorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:41
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden retains his heavyweight title!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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