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BANZAI COMBAT 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sig Freud (ranked 24768 p4p, 24513 weight class) and Jerimiah Nova (ranked 427 p4p, 418 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sig Freud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerimiah Nova!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova shoots in for a takedown but Freud shows good takedown defense.
Freud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Freud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nova has his takedown stuffed
and Freud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sig Freud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerimiah Nova.
Freud stuffs the takedown attempt from Nova. Nova gets slowly back to his feet.
Freud misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Nova dives in for a single leg takedown but Freud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Freud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nova's back!
Nova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freud punches Nova on the ear.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Freud go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nova rolls, trying to escape but Freud keeps control of the position.
Freud gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Freud keeps control of the position as Nova tries to break free.
Freud is punishing Nova with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freud looking for the RNC.
Nova covers up after that shot from Freud.
Freud has the hooks in. Nova is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Freud scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Freud tries to get the hooks in deep but Nova pushed the leg off.
Nova tries to break free.
Nova keeps trying to improve his position.
Freud looking for the RNC.
Freud scores with punches and elbows.
Freud lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Freud 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.
Freud scores with punches to the body.
Nova takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Nova trying to control the hands but Freud breaks the grip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is taking a good look at Nova as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Freud!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freud throwing damaging strikes from the back! Nova could be in trouble here!
Freud is trying to stick to Nova's back but Nova is turning into Freud. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Freud's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nova.
Freud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nova wants to pass the guard but Freud is keeping the position.
Freud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nova is not content to let Freud control the position.
Freud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nova is looking to control Freud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nova avoid being mounted?
Freud drops an elbow to the side of Nova's head.
Freud is looking to take a break and control but Nova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freud slips a nice elbow through Nova's hands, connecting with Nova's forehead.
Freud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Freud slips a nice elbow through Nova's hands, connecting with Nova's forehead.
Nova actively working from the bottom here.
Freud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Freud seems to be working for a kimura but Nova defends the submission attempt.
Freud wants to free his trapped foot but Nova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nova wants to control but Freud is keeping busy.
Nova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nova.
Freud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freud stands up over Nova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Freud content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nova is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Freud is aware though and is defending well.
Freud is pushing down on Nova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nova is fighting to maintain full guard but Freud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Freud is looking to take a break and control but Nova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Freud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nova is in trouble now - Freud has advanced to mount!
Freud punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Freud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Freud decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Freud lands with a punch from half guard.
Freud working Nova over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Freud connects with a nice short shot to Nova's temple.
Freud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nova can do to turn this around?
Freud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freud wants to control but Nova is keeping him busy.
Freud is looking for a kimura here.
Freud lands strikes from half guard.
Nova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nova has hold of Freud's hands but Freud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Freud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nova is staying active underneath Freud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Freud winds up and cracks Nova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nova actively working from the bottom here.
Nova is trying to get back to full guard.
Freud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nova is in trouble now - Freud has advanced to mount!
Freud lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nova hang on?
Nova tries to reverse the position but Freud maintains control.
Freud with shots to the head and body - Nova looks very uncomfortable down there.
Freud fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Freud content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freud with good strikes from the mount here!
Freud has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nova's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova is squirming around, avoiding Freud's attempts to control the action.
Nova tries to hold on but Freud postures up.
Freud putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Freud looking for a guillotine from mount but Nova is having none of it.
Nova is looking to get to half guard.
Freud raining down shots from the mount!
Freud with a couple of short strikes.
Freud lands a heavy elbow.
Nova is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freud landing strikes, looking to finish!
 Nova is rocked!
Nova can't escape the position.
Freud scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Freud looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nova is still in real trouble! Can Freud finish him?
Nova in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Freud connects with a bit shot that sees Nova covering up! More strikes from Freud and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Freud is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sig Freud!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamren Rivera (ranked 3523 p4p, 3390 weight class) and Ben Lauzon (ranked 443 p4p, 433 weight class). Kamren Rivera has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamren Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera leaves Lauzon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera scores with a head kick. Lauzon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Lauzon shoots in but Rivera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivera wants it to stay on the feet.
Kamren Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivera defends it nicely.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lauzon has a takedown stuffed.
Lauzon tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Lauzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Rivera's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Lauzon persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Lauzon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lauzon shoots in and drives through. Rivera sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lauzon looks winded!
Rivera lands a big head kick that sends Lauzon tumbling to the mat! Rivera takes a step backwards and waves Lauzon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lauzon is rocked!
 It looks like Ben Lauzon has been cut.
Rivera connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lauzon covering up! Rivera comes in with a big uppercut and Lauzon goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamren Rivera!
A victorious Kamren Rivera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Kullen (ranked 3040 p4p, 4989 weight class) and Jimmy Dean (ranked 405 p4p, 542 weight class). Dean Kullen looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Kullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Dean!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kullen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kullen tries to sprawl but Dean drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kullen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean is keen to just control but Kullen is a slippery customer.
Dean is trying to work for a kimura but Kullen is defending well.
Dean is looking to advance position but Kullen won't allow it.
Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullen wants to get back to full guard.
Dean is looking to stall here but Kullen recovers full guard.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Kullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kullen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dean slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dean seems to be working for a kimura but Kullen defends the submission attempt.
Dean wants to pass to mount but Kullen is defending the position.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dean is working for a kimura but Kullen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kullen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kullen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to control. Kullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dean is trying to work for a kimura but Kullen is defending well.
Dean wants to work for an arm triangle but Kullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kullen trying to control here.
Dean is trying to control the action in half guard but Kullen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
Kullen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control but Kullen is working from the bottom.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dean pushing down on Kullen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kullen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean is working for a kimura but Kullen is defending it quite comfortably.
Dean wants to work for an arm triangle but Kullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Dean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kullen is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kullen avoid being mounted?
Dean seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kullen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Dean!
Jimmy Dean gave a mention to Tokzik Dope L.A. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Huan Wan (ranked 2913 p4p, 3010 weight class) and Aiden Walker (ranked 281 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huan Wan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Walker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wan.
Wan misses with a few strikes there.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Wan counters with a series of strikes. Walker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker lands a head kick!
Wan misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Wan, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Wan.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Wan is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Wan.
Wan misses with a double jab.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Wan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wan thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Wan looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wan missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wan.
Wan slips under a jab.
Wan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Wan counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Wan to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wan misses with a wild body shot.
Wan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walker.
Walker misses with a hook. Wan ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Wan misses its target.
Wan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker misses with a shot to the body
and Wan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker throws out a counter right but Wan avoids it with no problem.
Wan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Wan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle, before Walker throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Walker lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aiden Walker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikuru Asakura (ranked 3612 p4p, 3034 weight class) and Ronin Huynh (ranked 338 p4p, 296 weight class). Mikuru Asakura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronin Huynh's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikuru Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronin Huynh!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huynh.
Huynh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huynh loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Huynh cracks a nice hook into Asakura's ribs.
Huynh misses with a looping right.
Asakura sizes up Huynh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mikuru Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura lands with a nice body kick.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Huynh finds it's way through Asakura's defenses.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Huynh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huynh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huynh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Asakura slams his shin into Huynh's torso.
Huynh missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huynh throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Huynh ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Huynh counters with a straight right hand.
 Asakura is rocked!
Huynh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asakura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Huynh really felt that one!
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huynh rushes Asakura with punches - Asakura moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Asakura goes down! Huynh follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronin Huynh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caique Lima (ranked 3804 p4p, 3179 weight class) and Andreas Burns (ranked 426 p4p, 382 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caique Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Burns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Burns takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Lima misses.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
Andreas Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Lima tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Nice shot by Burns.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Lima.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lima is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns.
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns jabs Lima right on the nose. Lima blinks but takes it well.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Lima fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Lima lands with a nice body punch.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Lima misses with a few strikes there.
Lima walks into a jab.
Lima moves away from the strike by Burns.
Lima tries to counter by clinching up but Burns breaks away and moves out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Burns throws a jab when Lima was well out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Lima's head but Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima misses the jab.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lima.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Lima drops back down to his feet.
Lima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Burns.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns cracks Lima with a good jab.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Lima lands an overhand right.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Burns misses with a double jab
and Lima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Lima to work.
Lima tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Lima drops back down to his feet.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caique Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Lima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lima.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Lima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Lima tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns presses Lima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andreas Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns tries a body shot but Lima blocks it.
Lima decides to pull guard.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Lima keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Burns postures up in Lima's guard and throws a big left but Lima blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Lima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andreas Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima misses with a hook
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
A cross from Burns lands.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Lima rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima taking a breather.
Lima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Lima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lima takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lima wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lima's hands.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Lima saw that one coming.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Burns.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Caique Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lima throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Lima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Lima ducks down to avoid it.
Lima seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Burns cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Burns connects with a single shot there.
Lima tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima takes one on the button.
Burns misses with a double jab
and Lima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lima.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch.
Burns cracks Lima with a good jab.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Burns takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
Lima tries to counter by clinching up but Burns breaks away and moves out of range.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Good exchange - Lima coming out on top.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Burns.
Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns digs a good hook to Lima's body.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns takes a swing at Lima's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns lands a jab-cross combination.
Lima misses with a body punch
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns scores with a hook.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Lima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lima tries to counter by clinching up but Burns breaks away and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns slips a jab from Lima.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Lima is looking to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Burns connects with a jab.
Lima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lima tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Lima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima slips under a jab.
Andreas Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Lima tries to counter by clinching up but Burns breaks away and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Burns!
Andreas Burns was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Batard (ranked 2851 p4p, 2451 weight class) and Taqor Narimanbeyov (ranked 316 p4p, 274 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Narimanbeyov's choice of entrance music: Heiwa Sanka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerome Le Batard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taqor Narimanbeyov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Batard misses with a double jab.
Narimanbeyov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Le Batard blocks a head kick by Narimanbeyov.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Batard misses the target.
Narimanbeyov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Batard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Le Batard if he has to take too many more of those.
Narimanbeyov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le Batard misses with a hook
and Narimanbeyov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Batard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Narimanbeyov misses with a body shot.
Le Batard throws a right hand that Narimanbeyov ducks under and follows up with a left that Narimanbeyov also avoids with ease.
Narimanbeyov misses with a double jab
and Le Batard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Batard was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Narimanbeyov. Beautiful body shot.
Le Batard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Narimanbeyov lands with a nice body punch.
Narimanbeyov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Narimanbeyov.
Le Batard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narimanbeyov.
Le Batard throws a lazy right hand but Narimanbeyov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narimanbeyov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Narimanbeyov cracks Le Batard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Narimanbeyov drops Le Batard with a big left hand! Le Batard is injured, injured bad! Narimanbeyov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taqor Narimanbeyov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evanilson Canhoto (ranked 4395 p4p, 1989 weight class) and Justice Cole (ranked 206 p4p, 133 weight class). Cole has chosen Beyoncé - Halo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Justice Cole is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanilson Canhoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justice Cole!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canhoto is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Cole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Canhoto misses with a body shot.
Canhoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canhoto throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canhoto ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Canhoto misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Canhoto misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Canhoto's head coaches at Mark Roland Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canhoto tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Cole clobbers Canhoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canhoto wants to clinch
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Canhoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canhoto tries to clinch up
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Canhoto drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cole swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Canhoto's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Cole!
Justice Cole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Marin (ranked 2522 p4p, 1627 weight class) and Decebal Cretu (ranked 227 p4p, 165 weight class). Mighty Marin 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mighty Marin!
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, Decebal Cretu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cretu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cretu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cretu throws out a loose jab but Marin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Cretu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cretu staying out of range there.
Cretu misses the jab.
Cretu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Marin has knocked Cretu down with a huge combo! Marin steps away and waves a wobbly Cretu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cretu is rocked!
It looks like Decebal Cretu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marin jabs Cretu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cretu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cretu throws a lazy right hand but Marin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cretu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cretu throws a body shot but no joy.
Cretu throws an off balance right hand
and Cretu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marin lands a jab.
Cretu is still on wobbly legs! Can Marin finish him?
Cretu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marin.
Cretu misses with a looping left.
Marin throws a leg kick which misses Cretu's front leg but catches the back leg as Cretu tries to avoid it.
Cretu seems to have recovered his senses.
Cretu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cretu avoids it.
Marin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cretu moves away.
Marin misses with a double jab
and Cretu counters with a straight right hand.
Decebal Cretu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Marin.
Marin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cretu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cretu lands with an overhand left.
Cretu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good standup being displayed there by Cretu as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cretu misses with a body shot.
Cretu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marin.
Cretu throws a body punch but Marin moves out of range.
Marin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marin looks to land a right hand but Cretu moved out of range.
Cretu unleashes a big counter combination but Marin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cretu misses with a double jab.
Marin throws an overhand right that lands on Cretu's shoulder, as Cretu tries to avoid the shot.
Cretu moves out of range as Marin strikes.
Cretu misses with a lunging right hand
and Marin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cretu tries to bum rush Marin with a series of wild strikes but Marin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Cretu misses its intended target.
Marin thumps Cretu with a low kick.
A jab from Cretu misses.
Nice defenses there by Marin.
Marin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cretu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cretu lands a slapping body shot.
Cretu misses with a right hand
and Marin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marin tests Cretu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cretu throws a hook but Marin blocks it.
Marin misses with an uppercut. Cretu saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cretu throws a hook to the side of Marin's head but Marin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cretu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Marin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cretu lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cretu moves out of range as Marin throws a body kick.
Cretu throws an overhand right that lands on Marin's shoulder, as Marin tries to avoid the shot.
Cretu swings for the body but Marin moves out of range.
Marin misses with a body shot
and Cretu counters with a nice uppercut.
Marin misses the jab.
Cretu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cretu connects with a body shot that sends Marin's belly button to the back.
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 Mighty Marin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Decebal Cretu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cretu looks to score with a jab to the body but Marin is just out of range.
Marin throws a quick counter head kick but Cretu was just out of range.
Cretu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cretu.
Marin drops his hands momentarily and Cretu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mighty Marin is winning the standup battle so far.
Cretu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cretu misses the shot to the body.
Marin misses with a combination
and Cretu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cretu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cretu momentarily.
Marin misses with a double jab
and Marin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin throws a series of punches but Cretu avoids them all with ease.
Cretu lands with a good body shot.
Cretu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cretu defending well as Marin loads up on a big left hand.
Cretu throws out a counter right but Marin avoids it with no problem.
Marin throws the left hand but Cretu avoids the punch easily.
Cretu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cretu.
Cretu lands a body shot.
Marin tried to score with a low kick but Cretu checks it.
Cretu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marin.
Cretu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marin on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cretu.
Cretu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marin counters with a nice body shot.
Cretu drops his hands momentarily and Marin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cretu slips a jab from Marin.
A nice side step and Cretu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cretu scores with a jab.
Cretu staying out of range there.
Cretu throws a looping overhand right but Marin ducks down to avoid it.
Cretu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cretu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marin momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cretu throws a nice looking combination but Marin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marin is looking for a counter combo.
Cretu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marin.
Cretu clobbers Marin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cretu scores with a hook to the body. Marin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Marin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cretu lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Marin.
Cretu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marin looks to land a body kick but Cretu moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marin scores with a hook to the body. Cretu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cretu looks to throw the jab but Marin is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marin cracks Cretu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cretu lands a jab-cross combination.
Marin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cretu checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Cretu misses.
Cretu misses with a wild body shot.
Cretu works Marin's body with a nice hook.
Marin moves out of range as Cretu strikes.
Marin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cretu. Cretu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cretu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cretu lands a nice looking body shot.
Cretu misses with an uppercut. Marin saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Decebal Cretu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Decebal Cretu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Cretu.
Cretu throws a body shot but no joy.
Cretu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cretu.
Cretu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marin throws a right hand that Cretu ducks under and follows up with a left that Cretu also avoids with ease.
Cretu blocks a jab.
Cretu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cretu.
Cretu staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Cretu misses.
Marin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marin throws a jab when Cretu was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marin throws a body kick that misses
and Marin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cretu.
And Marin counters with a quick kick to the body but Cretu blocks it.
Cretu misses with a looping right.
Marin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Cretu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marin doesn't seem phased though.
Cretu looks to land a combination but Marin avoids it well.
Marin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cretu moves away from the strike by Marin.
Cretu throws an overhand right that lands on Marin's shoulder, as Marin tries to avoid the shot.
As Cretu backs away, Marin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marin misses with a few strikes there.
Cretu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cretu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cretu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marin under the eye.
Cretu misses with a looping left.
Marin throws a leg kick
and Cretu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cretu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cretu.
Marin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cretu throws a nice looking combination but Marin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cretu looks to land a left hand but Marin moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Marin misses the target.
Cretu lands with an uppercut that bounces Marin off the cage and back into range.
Marin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cretu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cretu throws a lazy right hand but Marin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cretu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cretu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cretu lands a head shot.
Cretu throws a body punch but Marin moves out of range.
Marin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cretu avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cretu as he connects with a hook.
Cretu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cretu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marin. Marin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Marin misses.
Cretu throws a jab when Marin was well out of range.
A jab from Marin finds it's way through Cretu's defenses.
Cretu swings for the body but Marin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marin throws a series of punches but Cretu moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cretu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cretu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cretu just manages to avoid it.
Marin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cretu.
Cretu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cretu scores with a shot to the body.
Cretu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cretu loads up on a big right hand but Marin slips the punch.
Cretu throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Decebal Cretu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cretu 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Decebal Cretu!
A very excited looking Decebal Cretu 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halo Halo (ranked 1080 p4p, 1478 weight class) and Kruce Kanner (ranked 133 p4p, 175 weight class). Halo Halo 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Halo Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kruce Kanner!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kanner throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Kanner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanner's coach down at Gym To Nica was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kanner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Halo fails with the takedown.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanner misses with a few strikes there.
Kanner lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
Halo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kanner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanner is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kanner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kanner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kanner postures up in Halo's guard and throws a big left but Halo blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kanner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kanner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kanner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kanner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanner distracts Halo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kanner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Halo has his feet on Kanner's thighs here. He's pushed Kanner off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kanner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Halo Halo!
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