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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodri Yairguez (ranked 1508 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Diogo Martins (ranked 141 p4p, 151 weight class). Yairguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, El Corrido De Chihuahua - Los Rieleros Del Norte. Martins has chosen Monte Tiene Garabato as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Rodri Yairguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Martins!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins rushes Yairguez and presses him up against the cage.
Yairguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Martins controls his hands.
Yairguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yairguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Yairguez misses with some punches.
Martins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yairguez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yairguez working Martins over with strikes.
Yairguez controlling the action here.
Yairguez tries to pass to full mount but Martins defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yairguez is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yairguez tries to advance position but instead Martins slips a leg back in to half guard.
Yairguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yairguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Martins wants to get back to his feet.
Martins wants to improve his position but Yairguez is controlling well.
Martins has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Martins trying to control here.
Martins wants to get back to full guard.
Yairguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yairguez lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Yairguez seems content to control.
Martins manages to get to full guard.
Yairguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yairguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Yairguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martins!
Yairguez tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yairguez wants to get back to full guard but Martins has passed into side control.
Martins controls the position from side control.
Yairguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martins off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez scores with strikes from the back.
Yairguez trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez 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.
Yairguez checks a low kick from Martins.
Yairguez closes the distance and clinches.
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yairguez blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
Martins digs a right hand into Yairguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yairguez's gas tank.
Yairguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Martins avoids the damage to the body.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Yairguez blocks with his arms.
Martins tries to land knees in the clinch but Yairguez avoids the damage to the body.
Martins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins struggles to land a body shot inside as Yairguez controls his hands.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodri Yairguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins lands a hook that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards.
Yairguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yairguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yairguez's face.
Yairguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yairguez managing to block the knees to the body from Martins.
Yairguez scores with a shot to the side of Martins's head.
Yairguez goes for a takedown attempt but Martins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yairguez.
Martins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yairguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martins throws an overhand right that lands on Yairguez's shoulder, as Yairguez tries to avoid the shot.
Yairguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins is looking to clinch.
Yairguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins slips a straight right by Yairguez.
Yairguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
A quick step to the side and Yairguez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yairguez instigates a clinch.
Martins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yairguez is defending well for now.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins throws an elbow but it misses.
Yairguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Martins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yairguez wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Martins.
A nice left hand lands by Martins.
Yairguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Yairguez blocks with his arms.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yairguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yairguez takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Rodri Yairguez has been cut.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Yairguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martins's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yairguez throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Yairguez.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
Martins managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Yairguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Martins manages to get underhooks.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yairguez up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Martins.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
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!
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Yairguez.
Yairguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yairguez is working Martins over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yairguez.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodri Yairguez's cut.
That's time! Yairguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martins throws a head kick but Yairguez moves out of range.
Yairguez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yairguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yairguez wants to free his trapped foot but Martins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yairguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yairguez wants to pass the guard but Martins is defending well.
Yairguez stops Martins from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez trying to pass the guard but Martins defending well.
Yairguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martins keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez is looking to stall here but Martins recovers full guard.
Yairguez content to stall in guard here.
Martins wants to stand but Yairguez is controlling the position.
Yairguez passes Martins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodri Yairguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yairguez stops Martins from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yairguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yairguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martins defending well though.
Martins is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martins blocks a leg kick.
Martins throws the left hand but Yairguez avoids the punch easily.
Yairguez tries to clinch up but Martins circles away and keeps his distance.
Yairguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Martins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yairguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martins.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins missing with knees to the body.
Yairguez can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Yairguez.
Yairguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yairguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martins.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Yairguez tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Martins trying to land knees to the body.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards.
Yairguez is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yairguez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez won't allow Martins to sweep him here.
Yairguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martins wants to stand and escape but Yairguez is having none of it.
Yairguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
Martins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yairguez controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Martins keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diogo Martins.
I think Martins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins!
Diogo Martins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Rodri Yairguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Barfield (ranked 2089 p4p, 1547 weight class) and Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 252 p4p, 199 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boytsov's choice of entrance music: AMAZING. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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16 - 21 - 1 |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Barfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barfield closes the distance and pushes Boytsov back into the cage.
Barfield pulls guard successfully.
Barfield 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.
Boytsov 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.
Barfield has control of Boytsov's left arm, preventing Boytsov from doing any damage.
Barfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Barfield keeps moving.
Barfield keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Boytsov is pushing down on Barfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Boytsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barfield wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barfield is trying to maintain the position but Boytsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Boytsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boytsov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barfield defend it? Boytsov steps over the head and cranks it - Barfield is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Boytsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeryl Christ (ranked 1866 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 123 p4p, 106 weight class). Leetoh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo. Adiwang Leetoh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeryl Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ looks to land a combination. Leetoh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ lands a nice looking body shot.
Christ looks to land a combination but Leetoh avoids it well.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leetoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leetoh avoids a kick to the body.
Leetoh slips under a jab.
Christ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leetoh backs up against the cage.
Christ closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leetoh manages to break the clinch.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Christ works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christ has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Leetoh slips a straight right by Christ.
Leetoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leetoh looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Leetoh needs to keep his hands up - Christ had a free shot at his head there.
Leetoh punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ tries to clinch
enabling Leetoh to counter with a crisp jab.
Leetoh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ misses with a right hand
enabling Leetoh to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jeryl Christ has been cut.
Christ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leetoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Leetoh is just out of range.
Leetoh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christ with a body shot.
Leetoh digs a good hook to Christ's body.
Leetoh throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Leetoh throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Christ is looking to counter the offense by Leetoh and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Christ misses.
Christ slips a jab from Leetoh.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leetoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut.
Leetoh throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christ lands an overhand right.
Leetoh lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ scores with a jab to the head.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Leetoh's head.
Christ listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leetoh delivers a nice body kick.
Christ scores with a jab.
Leetoh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christ sizes up Leetoh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leetoh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christ throws a leg kick but Leetoh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.
A big left from Leetoh misses.
Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christ tries to clinch up but Leetoh circles away and keeps his distance.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Leetoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Leetoh lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Leetoh misses with a body kick.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a low kick but Leetoh avoids it.
Christ blocks a jab.
Jeryl Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Leetoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Leetoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leetoh stalks Christ and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Christ's face. Christ staggers backwards, shaken.
Leetoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ staying out of range there.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Christ.
Leetoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christ can pounce on him.
Leetoh ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Leetoh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leetoh.
Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leetoh moves away.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
A big left from Leetoh misses.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leetoh.
Leetoh slips a jab from Christ.
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!
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ walks into a left hand.
Christ is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Christ walks into a left hand.
Christ wants to clinch
letting Leetoh counter with a right hand.
Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Leetoh.
A low kick lands for Christ.
Leetoh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christ throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christ connects with a right hand. Leetoh shakes it off.
Christ throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leetoh.
Leetoh stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leetoh swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Leetoh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adiwang Leetoh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeryl Christ's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Leetoh throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christ doesn't manage to clinch there - Leetoh circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christ. Leetoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leetohs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Leetoh swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Leetoh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Leetoh's head.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Leetoh misses the shot to the body.
Christ tries to clinch up but Leetoh circles away and keeps his distance.
Leetoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
Leetoh connects with a leg kick.
Leetoh throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Leetoh misses.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Leetoh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Leetoh's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a head kick that half lands.
Jeryl Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ tries to clinch but Leetoh moves out of range.
Christ chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christ tries to clinch there but Leetoh circles away.
Leetoh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Christ blocks it well.
Christ throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leetoh misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Leetoh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leetoh looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Leetoh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leetoh throws a body kick that misses.
Christ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leetoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leetoh on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ thumps Leetoh with a low kick.
Leetoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leetoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Christ misses.
A nice leg kick from Christ, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christ throws a leg kick but Leetoh checks it.
Leetoh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leetoh defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Leetoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christ moves in looking to clinch but Leetoh pushes him off.
Christ throws a leg kick
and Leetoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Christ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Leetoh should have avoided that one.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Leetoh is looking to chop away at Christ's legs.
Leetoh moves away from the strike by Christ.
Christ lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christ lands a nice looking kick to the body. Leetoh takes a step back to recover.
Christ cracks Leetoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leetoh tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leetoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christ.
Donk. Christ catches Leetoh right on the button with a cross.
Leetoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeryl Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ tries to clinch but Leetoh moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Christ.
Christ doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leetoh lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Good body shot from Leetoh.
Christ lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Leetoh lands an uppercut.
Leetoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leetoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Leetoh.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ taking a breather.
Christ fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Leetoh.
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Christ taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leetoh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leetoh throws out the jab.
Christ lands a leg kick that knocks Leetoh off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Leetoh misses its intended target.
Christ wants to slow Leetoh down by chopping away at his legs.
Leetoh throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ scores with a jab.
Leetoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Christ lands.
Leetoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christ works the jab nicely.
Leetoh avoids the body shot from Christ.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeryl Christ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeryl Christ's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leetoh moves away from the strike by Christ.
A little jabbing left from Leetoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leetoh counters with a straight right hand.
Leetoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christ - that will leave a mark!
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leetoh throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Leetoh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christ on the side of the head.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Leetoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leetoh throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leetoh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christ.
Nice defenses there by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Leetoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christ connects with a crisp jab.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leetoh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christ lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leetoh digs a good hook to Christ's body.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ digs a good body shot into Leetoh's ribs.
Christ wants to clinch up but Leetoh keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Christ misses.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leetoh throws a shot to the body.
Christ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leetoh throws out a powerful jab.
Leetoh swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leetoh misses with a low kick as Christ jumps back.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leetoh.
Leetoh looks for the body kick but Christ saw that one coming.
Leetoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ scores with a hook.
Leetoh scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leetoh.
Nice body punch from Leetoh.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Leetoh.
Christ moves away from the strike by Leetoh.
Leetoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ connects with a leg kick.
Christ avoids the body shot from Leetoh.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leetoh circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ tries to score with a low kick but Leetoh moves his leg out of the way.
Leetoh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ throws out a powerful jab.
Christ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leetoh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ avoids the head kick by Leetoh.
Christ staying out of range there.
Christ misses the jab.
Leetoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Christ moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leetoh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christ lands with a hook. Leetoh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leetoh throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Leetoh tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Leetoh there.
Leetoh misses with a straight left.
Christ thuds a left hand into Leetoh's body.
Leetoh swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leetoh at a distance.
Leetoh lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leetoh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Leetoh tries to move into range but Christ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christ wants to land a leg kick but Leetoh is out of range.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leetoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Leetoh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leetoh walks into a straight right hand from Christ.
Christ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christ throws the left hand but Leetoh avoids the punch easily.
Leetoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leetoh throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ throws a wild body kick that Leetoh sees coming a mile off.
Leetoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Leetoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Leetoh can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adiwang Leetoh.
I think Leetoh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 518 p4p, 829 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 45 p4p, 63 weight class). Jake Rodrigues could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Jackson's chin.
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144
19 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigues defends it well.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
As Jackson tries to get set, Rodrigues tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rodrigues closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodrigues finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigues defends it well.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Rodrigues looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Jackson punching from mount but Rodrigues doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Rodrigues wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson lands a couple of good shots and Rodrigues has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodrigues on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodrigues's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson is working Rodrigues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues walks into a left hand.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodrigues has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodrigues is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodrigues there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigues is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigues is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson throws an elbow but Rodrigues slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 420 p4p, 409 weight class) and Nicholas McDonald (ranked 61 p4p, 58 weight class). Canizares comes to the cage accompanied by El Loco. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class 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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canizares - the referee stops the clock and McDonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canizares. McDonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canizares avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Canizares sees coming a mile off.
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canizares!
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canizares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canizares is out of range.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canizares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares scores with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Canizares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Canizares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald looks for the body kick but Canizares saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canizares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
A head kick misses from Canizares.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Canizares's leg. Canizares is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Canizares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Canizares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canizares throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Canizares blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
Canizares checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald tries to work over Canizares's front leg with a kick but Canizares checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Canizares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canizares tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tries to work over Canizares's front leg with a kick but Canizares checks it.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canizares. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Canizares connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald stuns Canizares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald tries a low kick but Canizares avoids it.
Canizares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Canizares scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares moved away.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares is looking to counter punch.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canizares rather than just go for the knockout.
Canizares scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Canizares throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald tries a quick counter leg kick but Canizares is wise to it.
Canizares connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Canizares.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canizares.
Canizares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares scores with a spinning back kick!
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to bum rush Canizares with a series of wild strikes but Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Canizares counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
McDonald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Canizares pushes McDonald away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Canizares swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canizares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canizares.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Canizares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Canizares's body. Canizares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canizares tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Canizares. Beautiful body shot.
Canizares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canizares thows a body kick. McDonald tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonald defending well as Canizares loads up on a big left hand.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McDonald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Canizares has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Canizares.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Canizares moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Canizares lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canizares scores with a head kick. McDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick nicely.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Canizares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canizares swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Nice body kick there by Canizares.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Canizares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Canizares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canizares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Canizares doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Canizares avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
McDonald thumps Canizares with a low kick.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald wants to slow Canizares down by chopping away at his legs.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Canizares's body. Canizares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
Canizares throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Canizares throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Canizares avoids it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canizares has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
Ezequiel Canizares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vino Kourov (ranked 567 p4p, 342 weight class) and Jay Reepo (ranked 48 p4p, 29 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kourov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to COME ON. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vino Kourov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reepo clinches up with Kourov and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reepo.
Kourov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reepo has a couple of punches blocked by Kourov.
Reepo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kourov smiles and moves away.
Reepo connects with a solid leg kick.
Kourov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reepo staying out of range there.
Kourov tries to clinch there but Reepo circles away.
Vino Kourov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourov tries to clinch up
and Reepo counters with a crisp right that sends Kourov to the canvas! Reepo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Reepo!
In defeat, Vino Kourov stepped up to the mic, saying 'there's vomit on his sweat ! mom's spaghetti's !'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sun Lutang (ranked 303 p4p, 353 weight class) and Small Dayton (ranked 31 p4p, 38 weight class). Lutang comes to the cage accompanied by Enter The LuTang. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Dayton walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Lutang.
Dayton walks into a left hand.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
Lutang throws a combination that misses
and Dayton counters by clinching up.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lutang smiles and moves away.
Lutang throws a lazy head kick
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Lutang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Dayton working over Lutang with some ground and pound. Lutang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lutang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lutang tries to get out of the position.
Lutang wants to improve his position but Dayton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dayton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dayton trying to mount his opponent but Lutang defends it.
Dayton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lutang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dayton .
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Lutang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lutang tries to get to full guard but Dayton has control of the leg.
Dayton is trying to work for a kimura but Lutang is defending well.
Dayton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dayton is just content to waste time from the top position. Lutang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lutang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dayton drops back looking for a leg! Lutang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lutang manages to kick Dayton off! Dayton jumps back into Lutang's guard.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dayton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lutang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lutang's head.
Dayton throwing strikes from guard but Lutang blocks nicely.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lutang's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton stands up over Lutang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton distracts Lutang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lutang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Dayton won't allow Lutang to sweep him here.
Lutang wants to control but Dayton passes easily into half guard.
Dayton with the ground and pound but Lutang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton 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.
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lutang defends it well.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Dayton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dayton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Dayton blocks a low kick nicely.
Dayton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutang lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang throws a hook but Dayton avoids it easily.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
Lutang with the inside leg kick.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dayton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
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!
Lutang scores with a hook to the body. Dayton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dayton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang misses with a hook.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lutang. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lutang.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Lutang digs a good hook to Dayton 's body.
Lutang throws the left hand but Dayton avoids the punch easily.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Dayton 's ribs.
Dayton walks into a jab.
Lutang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutang connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Dayton is out of range.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lutang cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Dayton feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Lutang 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!
Dayton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dayton feints the counter takedown.
It looks like Lutang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dayton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutang misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang lands with a straight right. Dayton didn't see that one coming.
Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Lutang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lutang scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Jab by Lutang.
Lutang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lutang lands the left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dayton .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dayton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dayton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Lutang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lutang lands a nice hook to Dayton 's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutang jabs at Dayton 's body.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dayton under the eye.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lutang connects with a looping right hand.
Dayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dayton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dayton .
Lutang tries to work over Dayton 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayton blocks the elbow strike.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Lutang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dayton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton pulls guard effortlessly.
Lutang tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
Lutang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dayton controls Lutang momentarily but Lutang frees himself.
Lutang wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving.
Lutang stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .
Dayton tries to strike from the bottom.
Dayton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lutang manages to get himself to full guard.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lutang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dayton on the ground.
Dayton postures up.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Lutang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lutang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
A relieved looking Sun Lutang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Man (ranked 230 p4p, 224 weight class) and Jean Paul Savette (ranked 20 p4p, 18 weight class). Jean Paul Savette 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savette scores with a nice right hand.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Savette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savette thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette scores with a nice strike.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savette cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 Man is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Savette avoids it well and moves away.
Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Man working the ground and pound but Savette is defending the strikes.
Man decides to stand back up.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Savette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Savette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savette as he jumps to the side.
Savette has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
Savette pounces like a tiger and cracks Man with a vicious hook! Man is down but not out! Savette follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
Jean Paul Savette took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Vrjalya (ranked 197 p4p, 379 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 27 p4p, 47 weight class). Ken Vrjalya 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Vrjalya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Vrjalya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vrjalya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma scores with a nice right hand.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Vrjalya counters with a takedown into side control.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma tries to bench press Vrjalya off him but Vrjalya keeps the position.
Hanma is still trying to improve position.
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Hanma won't allow it.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Hanma has one foot on Vrjalya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Hanma.
It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrjalya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vrjalya moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Vrjalya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Vrjalya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Hanma throws a hook but Vrjalya blocks it.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Vrjalya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Vrjalya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vrjalya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vrjalya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Vrjalya avoids them all with ease.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Vrjalya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrjalya.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vrjalya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hanma throws a solid leg kick but Vrjalya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanma.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma takes a swing at Vrjalya's ribcage but misses.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrjalya was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma throws the left hand but Vrjalya avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Vrjalya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vrjalya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Vrjalya moves nicely into side control.
Hanma is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanma is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Hanma sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it.
Hanma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Baki Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vrjalya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vrjalya ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma swinging wildly here.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Vrjalya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
Hanma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vrjalya blocks the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma trying to hold on to Vrjalya's head to control him but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanma is looking to improve his position but Vrjalya isn't that keen on the idea.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but Hanma doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vrjalya fails to move to back control.
Hanma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma misses the jab.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Hanma.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Vrjalya moved out of range.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Vrjalya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
A left and a right from Hanma both land. Nice combination.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Vrjalya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanma's guard.
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vrjalya stacks Hanma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vrjalya!
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ken Vrjalya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Hanma is working away.
Vrjalya is looking to pass Hanma's guard but actually Hanma recovers to full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya passes Hanma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vrjalya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vrjalya's back!
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hanma's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Hanma can't keep his opponent in guard - Vrjalya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ken Vrjalya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vrjalya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hanma!
Vrjalya fails to move to back control.
Vrjalya looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya controlling from mount.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Vrjalya's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vrjalya prevents Hanma from standing back up.
Hanma is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg.
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrjalya pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Hanma is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
After the big win, Baki Hanma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ghetea (ranked 28 p4p, 60 weight class) and Samson Buddha (ranked 5 p4p, 12 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghetea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghetea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buddha looking to pass the guard.
Buddha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghetea is retaining full guard.
Ghetea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buddha is looking to advance position but Ghetea has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Buddha wants to control but Ghetea is having none of it.
Ghetea content just to control the position here.
Buddha tries to hold on but Ghetea pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buddha is looking to escape.
Buddha is trying to escape the mount.
Ghetea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buddha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ghetea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buddha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ghetea sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buddha looking for a guillotine here but Ghetea defends easily.
Buddha is looking for a triangle but Ghetea pushes his legs off easily.
Ghetea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ghetea continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha is trying to keep Ghetea in close.
Buddha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghetea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghetea lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ghetea is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Ghetea lands with a good body shot.
Buddha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghetea's waist but Ghetea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buddha off to one side.
Ghetea throws a right hand that Buddha ducks under and follows up with a left that Buddha also avoids with ease.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea checks a leg kick.
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 Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ghetea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buddha on the side of the head.
Ghetea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghetea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ghetea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddha can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Ghetea misses.
Ghetea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghetea blocks a jab.
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha slips a straight right by Ghetea.
Buddha takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea jabs Buddha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buddha throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ghetea counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Buddha misses the target.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghetea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a leg kick
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a double jab.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea slips under a jab.
Ghetea tries to bum rush Buddha with a series of wild strikes but Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghetea throws a big counter combination but Buddha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Ghetea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buddha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha is pressing down on Ghetea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghetea is holding on for now.
Ghetea trying to control here.
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghetea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Buddha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghetea is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura but Ghetea is defending well.
Ghetea desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Buddha trying to pass the guard but Ghetea defending well.
Ghetea is looking to get back to full guard here but Buddha has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ghetea is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I wouldn't like to be where Ghetea is right now.
Ghetea is trying to control Buddha's posture but Buddha avoids it.
Ghetea is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ghetea can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghetea is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Ghetea tries to bench press Buddha off him but Buddha keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ghetea throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Buddha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Buddha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buddha.
Buddha throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Ghetea tenderised Buddha's leg. Buddha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buddha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ghetea counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghetea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buddha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ghetea pushes Buddha off looking to stand but Buddha dives back in and keeps control.
Buddha is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghetea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura but Ghetea is defending well.
Ghetea has his hands clasped together around Buddha's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha trying to control from half guard but Ghetea is working away.
Samson Buddha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetea keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ghetea works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ghetea holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Buddha won't allow Ghetea to sweep him here.
Ghetea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buddha controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ghetea wants to sweep here but Buddha controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghetea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buddha slips a straight right by Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Buddha looks to move away, Ghetea throws a big counter combo but Buddha just gets out of the way.
Buddha misses with a looping right.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buddha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Ghetea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
It looked like Ghetea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea throws out a leg kick but Buddha moves out of range and Ghetea only half commits.
Ghetea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetea.
Ghetea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buddha or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghetea, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Buddha.
Decent striking displayed by Ghetea there.
Ghetea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buddha doesn't seem bothered though.
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghetea throws out the jab.
Buddha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea misses with a wild combination.
And Buddha tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ghetea throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Darius Ghetea did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Buddha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ghetea defends it well.
Nice cross by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a lazy uppercut
and Buddha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
Ghetea sizes up Buddha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Ghetea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghetea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Buddha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buddha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Ghetea lands with a shot to the body.
Buddha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghetea defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the body
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetea misses the target.
Buddha blocks a low kick nicely.
Buddha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea lands a head shot.
Ghetea misses with a jab to the body
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghetea with the inside leg kick.
Buddha with the inside leg kick.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a wild 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!
Ghetea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghetea throws a chopping leg kick but Buddha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ghetea with a jab.
Buddha throws a front kick aimed at Ghetea's knee but Ghetea avoids it well.
Buddha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea feints and then cracks Buddha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buddha down.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ghetea steps away.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buddha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Buddha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Buddha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a nice body shot.
Ghetea tries a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Buddha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghetea jabs at Buddha's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha lands a jab.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ghetea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea had his way with Samson Buddha in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Buddha shoots in but no luck this time.
Buddha swings for the body but Ghetea moves out of range.
Buddha misses with a leg kick
and Ghetea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Ghetea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buddha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Buddha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghetea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buddha's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghetea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghetea throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buddha. That's going to slow Ghetea down.
Buddha thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetea misses the target.
Ghetea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Buddha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghetea misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ghetea checks a leg kick.
Ghetea half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea tries to land a body kick
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buddha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghetea.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Buddha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha is looking to slow Ghetea down with leg kicks.
Buddha misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buddha on the side of the head.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Samson Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Ghetea counters with a left to the body.
Buddha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buddha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ghetea.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
Buddha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buddha throws a low kick but Ghetea avoids it.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ghetea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.
Buddha lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Ghetea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Buddha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ghetea, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea retains his welterweight title!
Darius Ghetea thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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