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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nassourdine Magomedov (ranked 5445 p4p, 24736 weight class) and Jean Dupont (ranked 527 p4p, 580 weight class). Jean Dupont has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nassourdine Magomedov's chin.
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192 cm 20 192 0 - 3 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nassourdine Magomedov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Dupont! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dupont clinches with his opponent.
Dupont jumps guard.
Dupont wriggles free and stands up. Dupont lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dupont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dupont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Dupont will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dupont throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Dupont is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupont manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Dupont's guard. Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Dupont is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupont manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Dupont's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dupont punching from the bottom. Dupont thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Dupont manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Dupont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Dupont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dupont clinches. Dupont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dupont jumps guard and drags Magomedov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Magomedov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Dupont throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dupont told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Dupont is defending well.
Dupont punching from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying for a kimura here. Dupont looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Magomedov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nassourdine Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Duggan (ranked 4713 p4p, 24472 weight class) and Xavier Dayton (ranked 577 p4p, 663 weight class). Xavier Dayton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 cm 20 214 1 - 2 - 0 |
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194 cm 21 205 0 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling Basic striking Cardio machine |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Duggan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Dayton! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dayton throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it. Duggan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dayton. Dayton throws a series of strikes that have Duggan backpedaling.
Dayton lands a big head kick that sends Duggan tumbling to the mat! Dayton takes a step backwards and waves Duggan back to his feet - he wants the finish! Duggan is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range. Dayton shapes to counter with a head kick. Oh Duggan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Duggan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dayton sees it coming and avoids it easily. Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Dayton ducks down to avoid it. Duggan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton.
Duggan seems to have got his legs back now. Duggan misses with a hook. Dayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duggan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dayton scores with a nice head shot. Dayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A head kick misses from Dayton. Duggan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Duggan avoids the body shot from Dayton.
Duggan tries to score with a low kick but Dayton moves his leg out of the way. Duggan feints and as Dayton raises his hands in defense, Duggan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Dayton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dayton lands a left and a right that send Duggan crashing to the mat, dazed. Dayton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! A head kick by Dayton misses and Duggan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dayton's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Duggan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Duggan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Duggan throws a strike but Dayton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Dayton wants to stand but Duggan is controlling his posture from full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duggan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dayton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Duggan wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dayton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duggan tries to get to full guard but Dayton has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Duggan is looking to control Dayton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duggan avoid being mounted? Dayton tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Duggan wants to get back to full guard but Dayton has passed into side control. Duggan is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dayton wants to stand but Duggan has his arm trapped. Duggan is looking for a sweep. Dayton working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dayton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duggan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Duggan scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Duggan finds it's way through Dayton's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dayton throws a hook but Duggan avoids it easily. Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away. Duggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dayton scores with a head kick.
Duggan connects with the punch. Dayton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. No joy there for Dayton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action! Duggan throws a hook to the side of Dayton's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dayton lands a leg kick that knocks Duggan off balance momentarily. Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Duggan takes one on the button. Duggan misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dayton lands a left and a right that send Duggan crashing to the mat, dazed. Dayton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Duggan misses with an uppercut. Dayton saw that one coming. Dayton with the counter takedown but Duggan avoids it easily. Duggan throws a lazy right hand but Dayton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Duggan swings widly with a right hand
and Dayton counters with a straight right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Dayton 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. Dayton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duggan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A kick lands to the mid section there for Dayton. Duggan throws an off balance right hand
and Dayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dayton closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Duggan! Dayton dives in looking to finish! Duggan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Dayton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Praew Dao (ranked 5367 p4p, 4344 weight class) and Scherwin Blake (ranked 553 p4p, 504 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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182 cm 20 182 0 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Praew Dao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scherwin Blake! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blake missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Blake misses with a right hand and Dao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dao lands with a nice body punch. Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Dao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dao wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance. Dao tries to score with a low kick but Blake moves his leg out of the way. Blake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dao thuds a left hand into Blake's body. Dao misses with a hook. Blake ducked under it nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Blake missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dao throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range. Blake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dao with a body shot. Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dao with a jab. Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dao. As Blake backs away, Dao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Dao wants to slow Blake down by chopping away at his legs. Dao is looking to wear down Blake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dao misses with a series of wild punches.
Dao just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Dao moved out of range nicely. Dao is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Dao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Blake misses with a body shot.
Dao staying out of range there. Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Dao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blake. Dao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake thuds a left hand into Dao's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blake moves away from the strike by Dao. A big left from Blake misses. Dao tries to clinch up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blake throws a body shot but no joy. Blake misses the shot to the body. Nice jab there from Dao. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice defenses there by Dao. Dao rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake takes a swing at Dao's ribcage but misses. Dao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Blake throws a right and a left that Dao avoids nicely. Dao lands a glancing blow to the side of Blake's head. Blake throws a series of punches but Dao avoids them all with ease. Dao throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range. A jab lands there for Dao.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blake throws a jab when Dao was well out of range. Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dao manages to avoid it. The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Some wild striking there from Dao.
Blake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake. Dao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blake has time to react. Dao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blake. Blake obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
Dao blocks a jab. Dao slips under a jab from Blake. Blake misses with a straight right. Blake thows a left - swing and a miss! Dao tries to clinch there but Blake circles away.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss! Dao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blake throws a big shot that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Dao misses the target. Dao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it. Dao throws a low kick but Blake avoids it. Dao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dao throws a hook but Blake blocks it. Dao throws a lazy uppercut
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dao misses with a low kick. Dao throws a jab when Blake was well out of range. Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blake lands with a shot to the body. Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake throws a big shot that misses. Dao throws a leg kick but Blake moved away. Blake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dao tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scherwin Blake will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Jab by Dao. Blake looks to land a right hand but Dao moved out of range. Dao ducks under a wild hook from Blake. Dao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab. Dao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Dao throws a big shot that misses. Blake connects with a nice looking jab.
Blake misses with a straight left. Dao avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dao moves out of range as Blake strikes. Dao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blake. Dao ducks under a wild hook from Blake. Scherwin Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup. Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A decent looking cross lands there for Dao. Dao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands. Dao lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dao lands with a right hand. Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dao is looking to counter punch. Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Dao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake. Blake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Blake misses with a body shot.
Dao scores with a jab. Blake acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dao throws out a leg kick but Blake moves out of range and Dao only half commits. Dao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dao lands with a nice body punch. Blake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dao with a jab. Dao misses with a straight left. Blake throws a body punch but Dao moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dao tries to clinch there but Blake circles away.
Dao moves away from the strike by Blake. Blake misses with a straight left. Dao throws a sloppy body shot
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet. Blake misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Dao. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blake! But no joy. Dao scores with a hook. Blake ducks under a wild hook from Dao. Blake takes a swing at Dao's ribcage but misses. Dao scores with a hook. Dao throws a leg kick but Blake checks it. Blake misses with a wild body shot. Some wild striking there from Blake.
Donk. Dao catches Blake right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blake throws a right and a left that both miss. Blake is looking to score with low kicks. Dao throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it. Blake missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Blake throws a leg kick that is checked and Dao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet. Blake throws a body shot but no joy. Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dao.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dao throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Blake missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dao cracks Blake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Dao looks to land a left hand but Blake moved out of range nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Blake throws a jab when Dao was well out of range. The crowd cheers as Dao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blake doesn't seem phased though. Dao clinches up with Blake and pushes him back against the cage. Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dao. Blake misses with a knee strike.
Blake lands a body punch. Blake misses with a knee to the head. Blake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dao tries to break the clinch but Blake is controlling the position. Dao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blake lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake. Blake leaning against his opponent.
Dao tries to break the clinch but Blake is controlling the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scherwin Blake will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Blake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A nice leg kick from Blake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
and Dao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dao moves away. Blake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blake there as he acknowledges the shot. Blake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Blake misses with a straight right. Dao lands a glancing blow to the side of Blake's head. Dao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Blake scores with a leg kick.
Dao moves out of range as Blake strikes. Blake takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. 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! Dao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
letting Dao counter with a right hand. Dao loads up on a big right hand but Blake slips the punch. Blake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dao lands an overhand right. A swing and a miss from Blake. Dao defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand. Dao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Dao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blake. Blake looks to throw the jab but Dao is out of range. Blake throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blake lands the left hand. A big right from Dao misses. Dao digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Dao doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away.
Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Dao off the cage and back into range. Dao is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Blake gets tackled into the cage by Dao. Dao maintains the clinch. Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dao is looking to clinch. Blake throws a shot from downtown. Dao moves away and avoids it. Dao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blake missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. 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! Blake digs a good body shot into Dao's ribs. Dao ducks under a wild hook from Blake. Blake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dao. Blake scores with a shot to the body.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Dao is out of range. Dao throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it. Dao throws a hook but Blake blocks it. Dao throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it. Blake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Blake. Dao misses with a body shot.
Blake throws out a counter right but Dao avoids it with no problem. Blake throws the left hand but Dao avoids the punch easily. Dao connects with a body shot. Dao misses with a hook. Blake moves out of range of the strikes. Blake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blake. Blake lands a body shot.
Dao thuds a left hand into Blake's body. Blake looks to land a left hand but Dao moved out of range nicely. Dao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake. Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Blake misses. Dao doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away.
Blake misses with an uppercut. Dao takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses. Blake scores with a jab to the jaw. Blake throws a body punch but Dao moves out of range. Blake misses with a wild body shot. Blake checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dao.
Dao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Dao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab. Dao throws a nice outside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blake momentarily.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dao manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Dao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Blake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Blake staying out of range there. Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dao. Blake throws a big shot that misses. Dao connects with the punch. Dao connects with a crisp jab. Praew Dao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dao.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Scherwin Blake. Well Blake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scherwin Blake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Bjerke (ranked 4217 p4p, 3471 weight class) and Jon Lodge (ranked 451 p4p, 388 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Bjerke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Lodge! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lodge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bjerke works the jab nicely. It looks like Jon Lodge has been cut. Bjerke lands a body shot.
Bjerke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Bjerke gets caught napping as Lodge dives in and scores a takedown. Bjerke manages to retain guard. Bjerke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lodge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bjerke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjerke working for submissions but it's allowed Lodge to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bjerke looking for submissions off his back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bjerke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nice strikes from Lodge there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodge prevents Bjerke from improving his position. Bjerke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lodge passes into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lodge scores with a couple of short elbows. Bjerke gets back to half guard. Bjerke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lodge wants to get back to his feet.
Bjerke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lodge controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bjerke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lodge has picked Bjerke up and slammed him! Bjerke can't keep hold of the triangle and Lodge manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lodge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bjerke, who protects the arm well. Lodge working the ground and pound. Bjerke is trying to control Lodge's posture but Lodge avoids it. Lodge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Bjerke wants to control but Lodge postures up. Bjerke is looking to reverse the position. Lodge is looking to take a break and control but Bjerke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lodge working the body and head with strikes. Lodge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjerke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bjerke struggling a bit here. Bjerke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lodge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bjerke actively working from the bottom here. Lodge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bjerke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Lodge is controlling the pace.
Lodge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bjerke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lodge is working away from the top position though. Bjerke is looking for a sweep. Lodge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bjerke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lodge lands with a punch from half guard. Bjerke is trying to maintain the position but Lodge is very close to passing his half guard. Lodge decides to stand and escape the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lodge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bjerke thows a left - swing and a miss! Lodge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bjerke to the ground. Lodge is now in Bjerke's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Lodge will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jon Lodge's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lodge moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjerke misses with a hook from the clinch. Lodge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodge has hold of one of Bjerke's legs. Bjerke is fighting the takedown attempt but Lodge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Bjerke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lodge defends it easily. Lodge works over Bjerke with some ground and pound from guard. Bjerke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lodge with a nice head shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bjerke working for a triangle but Lodge defends it easily.
Lodge controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bjerke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjerke is looking for a triangle but Lodge pushes his legs off easily.
Lodge distracts Bjerke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bjerke looking for a triangle here. Lodge is fighting it but it looks tight! Bjerke pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lodge is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sven Bjerke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos De Gracia (ranked 3411 p4p, 3890 weight class) and Glass Hugo (ranked 275 p4p, 301 weight class). De Gracia comes to the cage accompanied by Gasolina - Daddy Yankee. Carlos De Gracia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos De Gracia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glass Hugo! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Gracia lands with a nice body punch. De Gracia looks to land a right hand but Hugo moved out of range. Hugo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hugo there as he acknowledges the shot. De Gracia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice shot lands for De Gracia. Hugo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Some wild striking there from Hugo.
De Gracia with a jab. De Gracia misses with a wild combination.
De Gracia just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! De Gracia misses with a low kick.
De Gracia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. De Gracia misses with a leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Hugo there.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Gracia throws a shot from downtown. Hugo moves away and avoids it. Hugo looks to land a left hand but De Gracia moved out of range nicely. It looked like De Gracia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hugo. Hugo fails to land with a series of punches.
De Gracia tests Hugo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hugo wants to land a leg kick but De Gracia is out of range. De Gracia jabs Hugo right on the nose. Hugo blinks but takes it well. De Gracia misses with a hook. De Gracia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. De Gracia misses with a two punch combination.
De Gracia looks to throw the jab but Hugo is out of range. Hugo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. De Gracia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Gracia takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Gracia misses with a body shot.
De Gracia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hugo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab by De Gracia. Hugo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decent striking displayed by Hugo there. Hugo moves out of range of the strikes. De Gracia misses with a hook
and Hugo counters with a stiff right hand. De Gracia is rocked! De Gracia fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from De Gracia misses the target. Hugo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Gracia with a body shot. De Gracia throws the left hand but Hugo avoids the punch easily. Hugo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De Gracia misses with a looping right. De Gracia takes a swing at Hugo's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Hugo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hugo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Gracia to score with a decent uppercut. Hugo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. De Gracia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Gracia scores with a jab to the body. De Gracia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hugo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! De Gracia drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hugo follows De Gracia to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Hugo! Glass Hugo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, NARCOS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Berretta (ranked 4608 p4p, 3109 weight class) and Piotr Astasius (ranked 336 p4p, 256 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Massimo Berretta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Astasius! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Berretta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Astasius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berretta.
Astasius throws a sloppy body shot
and Berretta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Berretta throws a shot to the body.
Astasius getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Astasius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berretta sees it coming and avoids it easily. Astasius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berretta lands a jab to the head.
Astasius misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Astasius. Berretta throws a body punch but Astasius moves out of range. Astasius lands with a good body shot. 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! Astasius looks to throw the jab but Berretta is out of range. Berretta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Berretta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astasius throws a combination that misses and Berretta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Berretta swings for the body but Astasius moves out of range.
Astasius avoids the body shot from Berretta.
That's one minute gone in the round. Berretta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astasius.
Astasius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Berretta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Berretta lands a body shot.
Berretta throws a body shot but no joy. Berretta cracks Astasius with a right hand to the side of the head. Some wild striking there from Astasius.
Berretta cracks Astasius with a good jab. Berretta misses with a wild body shot. Berretta cracks a nice hook into Astasius's ribs. Astasius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Berretta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Berretta swings for the body but Astasius moves out of range.
Berretta defending well as Astasius loads up on a big left hand. A counter left hand to the body from Berretta misses its target. Berretta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. 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! Good shot there by Astasius. Massimo Berretta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Astasius connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Berretta throws a body shot but no joy. Berretta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Astasius has time to react. Berretta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berretta lands a nice hook to Astasius's body. Astasius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Berretta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astasius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berretta moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Berretta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astasius doesn't seem bothered though. Berretta is looking to wear down Astasius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astasius manages to avoid it. Berretta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astasius. Astasius throws a hook but Berretta avoids it easily. Berretta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Berretta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astasius throws out the jab. Astasius takes one on the button. A jab lands there for Berretta. Berretta swings for the body but Astasius moves out of range.
Astasius swings and misses with a shot to the body and Berretta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Astasius misses with a straight left. Astasius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berretta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Berretta just misses with a punch to the body.
Berretta connects with a body shot that sends Astasius's belly button to the back. Astasius lands a nice looking body shot.
Astasius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Berretta counters with a straight right hand. A jab from Astasius does it's job there. Berretta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Astasius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Piotr Astasius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berretta misses with a wild body shot. Astasius looks like he wants to counter punch here. Astasius drops his hands momentarily and Berretta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Astasius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berretta.
Astasius feints the counter takedown. Astasius looks to land a combination but Berretta avoids it well. This has been an exciting period of action! Berretta lands with a shot to the body. Astasius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berretta manages to avoid it. Astasius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Berretta counters with a nice uppercut. Berretta scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Astasius on the wrong end of a nice hook. Berretta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Berretta throws a body punch but Astasius moves out of range. Berretta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A swing and a miss from Astasius. Astasius lands with an overhand left. Berretta swings for the body but Astasius moves out of range.
Berretta lands a nice looking body shot.
Astasius throws an off balance right hand
and Berretta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Astasius thinking. Astasius shoots in and gets a takedown into Berretta's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Astasius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Berretta wants to stand and escape but Astasius is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Berretta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Astasius is pushing down on Berretta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berretta is fighting to maintain full guard but Astasius has managed to sneak the leg through. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Berretta 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. Astasius misses with a left hand and Berretta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Berretta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Berretta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Astasius has time to react. Berretta on the wrong end of a nice jab. Berretta lands a slapping body shot.
Astasius digs a good hook to Berretta's body.
Astasius misses with the combination.
Berretta lands the left hand. Massimo Berretta is winning the standup battle so far. Astasius throws an off balance right hand
and Berretta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Berretta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astasius can do to turn this around? Berretta ducks under a wild hook from Astasius. Astasius throws an overhand right that lands on Berretta's shoulder, as Berretta tries to avoid the shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astasius manages to avoid it. Berretta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berretta slips a jab from Astasius. Berretta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Berretta scores with a body shot.
Berretta lands a nice shot to the body.
Astasius misses with a straight right. Astasius sizes up Berretta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Berretta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Astasius. Astasius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Astasius duly obliges. Berretta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Astasius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Astasius is breathing heavily. Berretta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Astasius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Astasius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berretta.
Berretta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Astasius on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Astasius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Astasius takes a body punch but keeps moving. Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astasius manages to avoid it. Berretta misses with a wild body shot. Berretta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius. Astasius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Astasius looks to land a right hand but Berretta moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Berretta misses with a body shot.
Astasius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berretta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Astasius throws a nice looking combination but Berretta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Berretta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Astasius. Berretta just misses with a punch to the body.
Astasius avoids the body shot from Berretta.
Berretta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Astasius. Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astasius manages to avoid it. Astasius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Astasius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berretta.
Berretta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astasius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Astasius misses the shot to the body. Astasius misses with a wild combination.
Astasius misses with a combination
and Berretta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Astasius thinking. Astasius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berretta manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Berretta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astasius moves away. Berretta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius. Astasius moves forwards but Berretta connects with a nice, crisp jab. Astasius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berretta. A jab from Berretta finds it's way through Astasius's defenses. Astasius misses with a double jab
and Berretta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Astasius thinking. Astasius misses with a jab to the body
and Berretta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Astasius misses with a hook
and Berretta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Astasius avoids the body shot from Berretta.
Berretta throws a body shot but no joy. Astasius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berretta counters with a lovely shot to the body. Berretta lands a body shot.
Berretta misses with a wild body shot. Astasius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Berretta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Berretta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astasius unleashes a big counter combination but Berretta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Berretta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astasius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berretta circles away quickly and effectively. Berretta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astasius.
Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astasius manages to avoid it. Berretta misses with a body shot.
Berretta lands with a shot to the body. Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astasius manages to avoid it. Astasius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Berretta defends it well. Astasius misses with a combination
and Berretta counters with a left to the body. Berretta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astasius.
Berretta punishes Astasius's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Astasius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berretta lands with a right hand. Berretta scores with a jab. Astasius acknowledges it with a nod of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Berretta dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! Berretta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berretta lands a slapping body shot.
Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astasius manages to avoid it. Astasius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Astasius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Astasius throws a right and a left that Berretta avoids nicely. Astasius swings for the body but Berretta moves out of range.
Berretta takes a swing at Astasius's ribcage but misses. Astasius misses with a straight right. Astasius looks to land a right hand but Berretta moved out of range. Astasius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Berretta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berretta ducks under a wild hook from Astasius. Berretta just misses with a punch to the body.
Berretta throws a body punch but Astasius moves out of range. Berretta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astasius lands with a good body shot. Astasius cracks Berretta with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Astasius swings widly with a right hand
and Berretta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Berretta misses with a body shot.
Astasius ducks under a wild hook from Berretta. Nice shot by Berretta. Astasius throws a good cross that connects.
Astasius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astasius ducks right into an uppercut from Berretta. Astasius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berretta counters with a nice uppercut. Berretta swings for the body but Astasius moves out of range.
Astasius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Berretta ducks under a wild hook from Astasius. Astasius lands a jab-cross combination. Astasius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berretta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Astasius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Astasius missing with a left hand there. Berretta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Astasius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massimo Berretta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Berretta misses with a body shot.
Astasius feints the counter takedown. Berretta misses with a body shot.
Berretta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Astasius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Astasius throws a right hand that misses
and Berretta counters with a lovely shot to the body. Astasius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Astasius swings widly with a right hand
and Berretta counters with a right hand to the body. Berretta takes a swing at Astasius's ribcage but misses. A combination from Astasius does no damage. Berretta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Astasius throws an off balance right hand
and Berretta counters with a left to the body. Astasius throws a body punch but Berretta moves out of range. Berretta is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Berretta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Berretta just misses with a punch to the body.
Berretta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astasius was well out of range. Poor timing from Berretta. Berretta misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Astasius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Astasius swings and misses with a shot to the body and Berretta counters with a lovely shot to the body. Berretta slips under a jab from Astasius. Berretta misses the shot to the body. Berretta misses with a wild body shot. Berretta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astasius manages to avoid it. Berretta misses with a wild body shot. Berretta misses with a wild body shot. Berretta takes a swing at Astasius's ribcage but misses. Astasius misses with a body shot.
Astasius thows a left - swing and a miss! A looping hook to the body misses from Astasius. Berretta does a little dance to reset his feet. Astasius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berretta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astasius throws out a counter right but Berretta avoids it with no problem. Astasius scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Berretta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astasius. Astasius circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Astasius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berretta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Berretta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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! Berretta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Astasius finds it's way round the side to connect with Berretta's head. Astasius lands with a hook. Berretta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Berretta connects with a looping right hand.
Astasius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berretta.
Berretta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius. Astasius looks to land a left hand but Berretta moved out of range nicely. Berretta looks to score with a jab to the body but Astasius is just out of range. Astasius misses with the combination.
Astasius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Astasius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berretta.
Berretta throws a body shot but no joy. A countering left hand to the body from Astasius misses. Berretta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astasius was well out of range. Poor timing from Berretta.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Massimo Berretta. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berretta, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massimo Berretta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Frazier (ranked 2883 p4p, 3126 weight class) and Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 336 p4p, 357 weight class). Kwadwo Adunga Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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206 cm 18 255 2 - 0 - 0 |
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199 cm 19 261 2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Basic striking Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Frazier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwadwo Adunga Jr! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Frazier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adunga Jr's waist but Adunga Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frazier off to one side. A little jabbing left from Adunga Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Adunga Jr gets caught napping as Frazier dives in and scores a takedown. Adunga Jr manages to retain guard. Frazier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Adunga Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Frazier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Frazier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Adunga Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Frazier with a nice head shot there. Frazier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adunga Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frazier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Frazier works over Adunga Jr with some ground and pound from guard. Frazier trying to control but Adunga Jr is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frazier throws an elbow that misses. Adunga Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frazier's guard. Nice move by Adunga Jr!
Frazier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frazier tries to get out of the position. Frazier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adunga Jr is one step ahead there. Frazier is working hard here to advance position. Adunga Jr trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom. Frazier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adunga Jr trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Adunga Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Frazier. Frazier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Frazier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adunga Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Adunga Jr keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully. Frazier with a flurry of punches that miss. Adunga Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Frazier throwing strikes from guard but Adunga Jr blocks nicely. Adunga Jr trying to control the position here. Frazier distracts Adunga Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Adunga Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. Frazier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Frazier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Frazier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Frazier preventing the sweep. Frazier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adunga Jr keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully. Frazier throws a big elbow that misses. Adunga Jr has control of Frazier's left arm, preventing Frazier from doing any damage. Frazier trying to control but Adunga Jr is working from the bottom. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Frazier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Frazier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adunga Jr's head. Adunga Jr keeping moving, preventing Frazier from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Frazier dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Adunga Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frazier. Frazier shoots in but Adunga Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily. Adunga Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Frazier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him. Frazier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adunga Jr avoids it really well and circles away. Frazier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Adunga Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frazier thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frazier with a poor takedown and Adunga Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. It looks like Nelson Frazier has been cut. Frazier doesn't succeed with the takedown and Adunga Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Frazier tries for a takedown but Adunga Jr circles away easily and Adunga Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Frazier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Adunga Jr counters with a straight right hand. Frazier with a lazy takedown attempt and Adunga Jr counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwadwo Adunga Jr! A pretty intense looking Kwadwo Adunga Jr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loki Rehn (ranked 4798 p4p, 2830 weight class) and Stefano Del Monte (ranked 465 p4p, 334 weight class). Loki Rehn 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Rehn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefano Del Monte! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rehn lands a front kick. Rehn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Rehn lands but Del Monte takes it in his stride. Rehn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Del Monte tries to counter with a clinch but Rehn shakes him off and moves away. Nice defenses there by Rehn. Rehn moves away from the strike by Del Monte. A counter left hand to the body from Rehn misses its target. Rehn swinging wildly here.
Rehn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rehn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rehn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Rehn scores with a one two! Del Monte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Del Monte just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rehn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Del Monte throws a body shot but no joy. Rehn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rehn swings widly with a right hand
and Del Monte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Rehn breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Rehn. Del Monte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rehn.
Rehn scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rehn. Rehn connects with a solid leg kick. Del Monte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rehn counters with a nice body shot. Rehn feints and then cracks Del Monte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Monte down. Rehn misses with a hook. Del Monte ducked under it nicely. Rehn throws a sloppy head kick and Del Monte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Del Monte has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rehn uses from the top position. Del Monte is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rehn rolls with it to try and escape but Del Monte cranks on the arm and Rehn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinatra Pesonen (ranked 1965 p4p, 3169 weight class) and Branimir Tanev (ranked 305 p4p, 442 weight class). Sinatra Pesonen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sinatra Pesonen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Branimir Tanev! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pesonen scores with a jab to the jaw. Tanev fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tanev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Pesonen scores with a jab to the body. Pesonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A punch lands to the side of Tanev 's head but he takes it in his stride. Tanev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pesonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanev's head. Pesonen jabs Tanev to the body, keeping him at a distance. Pesonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tanev is rocked! Tanev walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Tanev limp body while Pesonen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sinatra Pesonen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Apollo (ranked 1701 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Lruce Bee (ranked 147 p4p, 171 weight class). Apollo comes to the cage accompanied by Circus - Britney Spears. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Apollo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lruce Bee! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Apollo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Apollo showed some decent athleticism there. Bee keeps control of the position for the meantime. Apollo is trying to control. Bee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Apollo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Bee is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Apollo is working for a kimura but Bee is defending it quite comfortably.
Bee is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Apollo prevents Bee from improving his position. Apollo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bee defends it well. Apollo is trying to work for a kimura but Bee is defending well.
Apollo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Apollo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bee! Apollo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bee has worked his arm free - good work by Bee!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Apollo tries for a kimura but Bee is defending well. Bee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Apollo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Bee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
Apollo is stalling here. Bee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Apollo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Apollo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Apollo seems a little lost for a moment, as Bee dominates the positioning. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Apollo tries to buck Bee off but Bee is having none of it. Apollo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Well, if Bee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bee is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position. Apollo tries to get to full guard but Bee has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Apollo trying to control here.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Bee is controlling well.
Apollo trying to hold on to Bee's head to control him but Bee postures up.
Apollo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. We've been informed that Bee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Bee won't allow Apollo to sweep him here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Apollo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bee is defending well. Apollo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Apollo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Apollo! Ray Apollo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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