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WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schultz (ranked 18997 p4p, 4768 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 658 p4p, 592 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 35 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrawn moves forwards but Schultz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schultz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrawn circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrawn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schultz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schultz is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Thrawn like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Thrawn from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Schultz!
A very excited looking Dutch Schultz 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.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Larsen (ranked 1635 p4p, 1952 weight class) and Remi Johnson (ranked 219 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remi Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larsen blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Larsen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson darts in and clinches Larsen up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsen.
Larsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larsen looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larsen looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson checks a low kick from Larsen.
Johnson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Larsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
Magnus Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Larsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larsen. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Larsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Larsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larsen thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Johnson tries to move into range but Larsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Magnus Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Johnson.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsen.
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Larsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Larsen did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Larsen's hands, connecting with Larsen's forehead.
Larsen wants to get back to full guard.
Larsen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Larsen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Larsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Larsen has wrist control.
Larsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larsen lands with a good body shot.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Johnson moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
Larsen connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Larsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Larsen misses its intended target.
Johnson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larsen - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larsen. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that 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.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larsen defends it nicely.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Larsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Larsen. That snapped Johnson's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson tries to move into range but Larsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Larsen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magnus Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Johnson.
Larsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Larsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Larsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.
Johnson wants to clinch but Larsen slips to the side
and Larsen counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Larsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larsen scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Larsen tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnson misses.
Larsen lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson rushes Larsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Larsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Larsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsen is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Larsen tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsen tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsen is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larsen counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Larsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsen can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnus Larsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Larsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Larsen misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
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!
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Larsen throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson slips under a jab from Larsen.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Larsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larsen is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Larsen throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Larsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Larsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnus Larsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsen.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsen circles away.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larsen.
Larsen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a big counter head kick but Larsen avoids it with no problem.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Larsen.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larsen throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larsen. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Larsen takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into Larsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Larsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Larsen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Larsen prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Larsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsen prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Larsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larsen defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Larsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A good leg kick by Larsen.
Larsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Johnson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Larsen misses.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Larsen wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Larsen. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larsen.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Larsen pushes him off.
Larsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Larsen.
Magnus Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Johnson.
Good leg kick by Larsen.
Larsen connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Remi Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larsen is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
A relieved looking Magnus Larsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 3020 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Coyote Wolf (ranked 447 p4p, 299 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coyote Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Wolf scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolf.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolf doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wolf did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva is looking to advance position but Wolf won't allow it.
Silva wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Silva winds up and cracks Wolf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Silva prevents Wolf from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Wolf wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva working Wolf over with strikes.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is taking a breather. Wolf 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.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva working over Wolf with some ground and pound. Wolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva 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.
Silva controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva thows a huge punch but Wolf dodges it nicely.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wolf is trying to escape and Silva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wolf is forced to tap! Nice work there by Silva! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Silva!
Alex Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 3296 p4p, 3985 weight class) and Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 120 p4p, 146 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire blocks a head kick by Tsmfimsfnd.
Tsmfimsfnd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaire moves into the clinch.
Zaire pulls guard effortlessly.
Zaire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsmfimsfnd is aware though and is defending well.
Tsmfimsfnd is posturing up here but Zaire has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tsmfimsfnd tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tsmfimsfnd has to tap! Slick submission there by Zaire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire!
Our winner, Abdullah Zaire, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Nouveau (ranked 1504 p4p, 2737 weight class) and Tapani Kangas (ranked 209 p4p, 351 weight class). Tapani Kangas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 38 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Nouveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas swings for the body but Nouveau moves out of range.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kangas works Nouveau's body with a nice hook.
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nouveau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kangas scores with a three punch combo!
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
Kangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Nouveau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick
and Nouveau counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Nouveau tenderised Kangas's leg. Kangas is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nouveau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but Kangas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nouveau to get the leverage.
Kangas is trying to get back to full guard.
Kangas wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
Nouveau is trying to control. Kangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kangas wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
Nouveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nouveau with shots to the head and body - Kangas looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kangas hang on?
Nouveau looking to control but Kangas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nouveau with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nouveau is landing with some decent strikes but Kangas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Nouveau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kangas is looking to escape.
Nouveau looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas is bucking up trying to escape but Nouveau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nouveau controlling from the full mount.
Nouveau throws some wild stikes that Kangas manages to avoid easily.
Nouveau looking to finish with strikes here!
Nouveau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nouveau wants to control the pace but Kangas is squirming around nicely.
Nouveau unloads with some shots from mount but Kangas bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas tries to hold on but Nouveau pushes him away.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau working for a guillotine from mount but Kangas is in no mood to give up.
Nouveau wants to finish this one by submission but Kangas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nouveau.
Nouveau has control of Kangas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kangas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nouveau throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nouveau putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nouveau swinging wildly here.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas with a nice cross.
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Kangas against the cage.
Kangas takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nouveau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound.
Nouveau stands up over Kangas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kangas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nouveau controlling from the top position.
Kangas wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
Nouveau is in close to Kangas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kangas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas has momentary wrist control but Nouveau slips an elbow through the middle.
Nouveau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nouveau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Nouveau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nouveau advances to half guard.
Nouveau trying to control from half guard but Kangas is working away.
Nouveau moves nicely into side control.
Nouveau throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nouveau tries for a kimura but Kangas is defending well.
Nouveau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kangas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nouveau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nouveau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nouveau tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kangas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nouveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kangas can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau trying to control the position but Kangas is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nouveau dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Nouveau throws a counter high kick but Kangas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nouveau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kangas sprawls and moves away.
Kangas scores with a decent looking hook.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kangas misses with a shot to the body
and Nouveau counters with a three punch combo that has Kangas backing up. Kangas nods at Nouveau to acknowledge the strikes.
Kangas lands a nice looking body kick.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kangas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kangas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nouveau in his tracks.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Nouveau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 Nouveau is rocked!
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nouveau feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kangas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Kangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
Nouveau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kangas pinned against the cage. Kangas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kangas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas is looking to chop away at Nouveau's legs.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick and Nouveau moves out of range easily.
Nouveau moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Nouveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau feinted with a counter takedown.
Kangas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Nouveau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau moves into the clinch.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas presses Nouveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nouveau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nouveau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nouveau pushes off an throws an elbow but Kangas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Nouveau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kangas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Kangas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Kangas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nouveau tries to land knees in the clinch but Kangas avoids the damage to the body.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kangas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nouveau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Nouveau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Kangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nouveau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im coming for you, girls'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 576 p4p, 691 weight class) and Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 88 p4p, 105 weight class). Urameshi comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Bomb. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watch Out Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urameshi.
Ronaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ronaldo off the cage and back into range.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with the body kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Ronaldo's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Urameshi sizes up Ronaldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urameshi swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ronaldo sizes up Urameshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Urameshi throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
A left lands for Urameshi.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronaldo defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Ronaldo.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Ronaldo ducked under it nicely.
Ronaldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronaldo.
A low kick from Ronaldo is predictable there
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Ronaldo throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Urameshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronaldo has time to react.
A jab from Ronaldo does it's job there.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Ronaldo moves away and avoids it.
Ronaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo instigates a clinch.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Urameshi.
A short body shot lands from Ronaldo as the two fighters clinch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo stalling.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Ronaldo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ronaldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronaldo throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ronaldo.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Ronaldo throws a lazy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ronaldo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sloppy strikes from Ronaldo. Those never looked like landing.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ronaldo.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronaldo works over Urameshi's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Ronaldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Ronaldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi lunges at Ronaldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronaldo's hand.
Ronaldo throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ronaldo.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
A right-left combo lands from Urameshi.
Urameshi defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ronaldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ronaldo thinking.
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!
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Ronaldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Urameshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ronaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Ronaldo walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Ronaldo.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ronaldo tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronaldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo misses with a jab to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Ronaldo
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi'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!
Ronaldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Urameshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Ronaldo scores with a body shot.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronaldo throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Ronaldo only half commits.
Ronaldo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronaldo throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a series of strikes that have Ronaldo backpedaling.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Ronaldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urameshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronaldo.
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Ronaldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Urameshi misses its target.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Ronaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urameshi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ronaldo dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Ronaldo tries a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Ronaldo takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronaldo has time to react.
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Ronaldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ronaldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Ronaldo is out of range.
Urameshi jabs at Ronaldo's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Ronaldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ronaldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ronaldo looks to throw a body kick
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ronaldo walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Ronaldo works the jab nicely.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Ronaldo, against the cage.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Urameshi takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo misses with an elbow strike.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Urameshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macka Briggs (ranked 752 p4p, 1228 weight class) and Leonard Nimoy (ranked 113 p4p, 188 weight class). Briggs comes into the arena with Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22 - 18 - 0 |
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs scores with a jab.
 It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
Briggs misses with an uppercut
letting Nimoy counter with a right hand.
Nimoy misses with a kick to the body.
Briggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nimoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs misses with an uppercut
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nimoy staying out of range there.
Briggs throws an off balance right hand
and Nimoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Briggs should have avoided that one.
Nimoy moves out of range as Briggs strikes.
Nimoy slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Nimoy counter with a right hand.
Briggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nimoy.
Briggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Macka Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Nimoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Nimoy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nimoy wants to get back to his feet but Briggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nimoy is adopting a defensive guard.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nimoy is keeping the position for now.
Briggs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nimoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nimoy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Briggs is controlling him.
Briggs landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Nimoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Briggs stops Nimoy from standing up.
Briggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Briggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Briggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nimoy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Briggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nimoy being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
Briggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nimoy's head.
Briggs 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.
Briggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nimoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Nimoy, not yet.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Nimoy keeps moving.
Briggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Briggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Briggs landing with the ground and pound.
Briggs wants to pass the guard but Nimoy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Briggs stops Nimoy from standing up.
Nimoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Nimoy, not yet.
Briggs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nimoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Briggs.
Briggs throws a jab when Nimoy was well out of range.
Nimoy missing with a left hand there. Briggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nimoy slips a straight right by Briggs.
Briggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macka Briggs dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab from Briggs.
Briggs cracks Nimoy with an uppercut from hell and Nimoy crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Briggs's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Nimoy is rocked!
Briggs arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nimoy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
Macka Briggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Smithers (ranked 1391 p4p, 692 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 74 p4p, 43 weight class). Knox has chosen Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithers.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Smithers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Smithers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Smithers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smithers misses the jab.
Smithers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Smithers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Smithers. That snapped Knox's head back.
Smithers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Nice cross by Smithers.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smithers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithers missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smithers's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smithers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Smithers toppling to the canvas! Smithers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
Smithers is rocked!
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Oh Smithers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smithers throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Smithers seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Knox throws out a counter right but Smithers avoids it with no problem.
Knox Throws a clean left jab. Knox Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Smithers's chin! Smithers crumbles to the ground and Knox follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 518 p4p, 843 weight class) and Bryan Gracie (ranked 81 p4p, 130 weight class). Gracie has chosen Limp Bizkit - Rollin' as his entrance music. 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 22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Lewis - just one landing.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with an outside leg kick.
Lewis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Lewis is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewis slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Lewis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Lewis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lewis is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryan Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lewis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie stops Lewis from passing to mount.
Gracie wants to control but Lewis postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie wants to control but Lewis postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lewis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lewis for a finish.
Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Lewis is defending it well.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is hanging on to Lewis's back as he tries to escape.
Lewis has hold of Gracie's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gracie lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Lewis is turning an unusual color here
he's out! Gracie throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Gracie!
After the fight, Bryan Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zabit Hussein (ranked 658 p4p, 538 weight class) and Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 36 p4p, 84 weight class). Svalbard Haudegen 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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31
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161
12 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haudegen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Husseins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Hussein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haudegen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Haudegen does it's job there.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Haudegen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
Hussein slips under a jab from Haudegen.
Good leg kick by Hussein.
A punch combination from Haudegen misses.
Hussein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Hussein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haudegen just manages to avoid it.
Hussein misses with a body kick.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
Haudegen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hussein wants to slow Haudegen down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen throws a shot to the body.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Haudegen takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hussein motions for Haudegen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Haudegen moves out of range and Hussein only half commits.
Haudegen lands a jab-cross combination.
Haudegen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussein thuds his shin into the meat of Haudegen's side.
Hussein tries to work over Haudegen's front leg with a kick but Haudegen checks it.
Haudegen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
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!
Hussein throws a push kick but Haudegen slaps the foot to one side.
Hussein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen takes one on the button.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Hussein throws a chopping leg kick but Haudegen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
Hussein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hussein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Haudegen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hussein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haudegen on the side of the head.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein motions for Haudegen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Haudegen finds it's target.
Haudegen lands a right hook to the body.
Hussein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hussein.
Haudegen tries to land a leg kick but Hussein saw it coming and moves away.
Hussein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hussein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haudegen.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haudegen clinches up with Hussein and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Haudegen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
Hussein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
A short uppercut from Hussein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen tries to throw a body punch but Hussein avoids it by throwing Haudegen back against the cage.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haudegen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haudegen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen avoiding damage.
Hussein prevents the takedown attempt.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hussein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hussein defends it well.
Hussein misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Hussein misses with a head kick.
Haudegen checks a low kick from Hussein.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haudegen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Haudegen does no damage.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen tries to bum rush Hussein with a series of wild strikes but Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haudegen.
Hussein pushes Haudegen away with a front kick.
Haudegen lunges at Hussein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussein's hand.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haudegen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussein rather than just go for the knockout.
Hussein scores with a decent looking hook.
Hussein throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Hussein throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haudegen drops his hands momentarily and Hussein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hussein scores with a head kick.
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!
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Hussein.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hussein swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Hussein throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Hussein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussein.
Haudegen lands a nice looking body shot.
Zabit Hussein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haudegen cracks Hussein with an open hand slap.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Haudegen avoids it well.
Hussein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hussein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Hussein's ribs.
Hussein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Hussein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Haudegen moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein blocks a leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein connects with a looping right hand.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Haudegen scores with a nice right hand.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Hussein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haudegen thuds his right hand into Hussein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haudegen tries to move into range but Hussein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein misses with a body kick.
Hussein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hussein throws a chopping leg kick but Haudegen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein!
Hussein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussein.
Hussein throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses.
Haudegen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt - Hussein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Hussein scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haudegen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Hussein cracks Haudegen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Haudegen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zabit Hussein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Haudegen connects with a body shot.
Haudegen takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussein 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 Haudegen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haudegen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Hussein throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Haudegen loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Hussein's ribs.
Hussein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a spinning back kick!
Hussein takes one on the button.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Haudegen lands.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Haudegen - just one landing.
Hussein punishes Haudegen's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Hussein lands but Haudegen takes it in his stride.
Hussein slips a jab from Haudegen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen throws a nice looking combination but Hussein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein keeps Haudegen at a distance using the push kick.
Hussein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
Hussein dodges the punch combination from Haudegen.
Hussein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hussein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hussein duly obliges.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein thuds a left hand into Haudegen's body.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Hussein scores with a jab.
Hussein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haudegen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussein finds it's way round the side to connect with Haudegen's head.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Haudegen throws a right and a left that Hussein avoids nicely.
Haudegen lands with a right hand.
Haudegen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haudegen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein throws a quick counter head kick but Haudegen was just out of range.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hussein scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen looks for a takedown but Hussein sprawls well.
Haudegen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hussein.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haudegen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen throws a sloppy body shot
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hussein scores with a hook.
Haudegen throws a right and a left that Hussein avoids nicely.
Hussein connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haudegen lands with a nice body punch.
Haudegen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hussein lands a jab to the nose.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Haudegen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussein 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Hussein!
A very excited looking Zabit Hussein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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