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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pacome Thibodeaux (ranked 2126 p4p, 1575 weight class) and Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 220 p4p, 164 weight class). Kruczek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born To Raise Hell. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dionizy Kruczek enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pacome Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dionizy Kruczek!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruczek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Kruczek's body.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Kruczek moves out of range.
Kruczek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the nose.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruczek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux defends well and Kruczek ends up having to push Thibodeaux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruczek on the side of the head.
Kruczek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kruczek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux has his foot on Kruczek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruczek works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruczek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruczek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruczek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruczek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruczek 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.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Kruczek.
Kruczek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Kruczek moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Kruczek throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruczek.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Kruczek saw it coming and moves away.
Kruczek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek dives in for a single leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Kruczek throws a front kick aimed at Thibodeaux's knee but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Kruczek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruczek cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Kruczek darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Kruczek into the cage.
Pacome Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruczek, as that shot connected.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Kruczek's leg. Kruczek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruczek is just out of range.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruczek was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruczek. Kruczek obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruczek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Kruczek counters with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek staying out of range there.
It seemed like Kruczek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruczek moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacome Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux cracks Kruczek with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Kruczek.
Kruczek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruczek throws out a leg kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range and Kruczek only half commits.
Kruczek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
Kruczek instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Kruczek blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruczek has his back to the cage.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruczek gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Kruczek breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kruczek tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruczek ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Nice defenses there by Kruczek.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruczek circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruczek.
Kruczek misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruczek.
Kruczek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruczek closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruczek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruczek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruczek can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Kruczek with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kruczek moved out of range.
Kruczek slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Kruczek saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Kruczek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruczek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Kruczek. Beautiful body shot.
Kruczek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thibodeaux was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruczek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thibodeaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruczek controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Kruczek.
Thibodeaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruczek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruczek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Kruczek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Thibodeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thibodeaux tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kruczek has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kruczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thibodeaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruczek defends it easily.
Kruczek controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux looking for a guillotine here but Kruczek defends easily.
Kruczek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dionizy Kruczek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Kruczek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Kruczek scores with a sloppy right hand. Thibodeaux should have avoided that one.
Kruczek scores with a jab to the body.
Kruczek tries to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Kruczek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Kruczek moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux 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.
Kruczek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Kruczek ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek with the counter takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Kruczek throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek jabs Thibodeaux right on the nose. Thibodeaux blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Kruczek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruczek.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Kruczek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Kruczek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Kruczek cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the body
and Kruczek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruczek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Kruczek avoids it easily.
Kruczek only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kruczek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek darts in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets double underhooks and turns Kruczek into the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruczek throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Kruczek fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruczek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A good leg kick by Kruczek.
Kruczek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruczek. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Kruczek slips the punch.
Kruczek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux gets caught flat footed, as Kruczek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thibodeaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruczek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kruczek stays in close to Thibodeaux's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek is continuing to stall.
Kruczek with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruczek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kruczek moved out of range.
Kruczek 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.
Kruczek throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kruczek slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruczek. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pacome Thibodeaux.
I think Thibodeaux 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pacome Thibodeaux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Takala (ranked 1523 p4p, 1301 weight class) and Stratton Hartford (ranked 204 p4p, 177 weight class). Hartford has chosen Outshined as his entrance music. Tino Takala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tino Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stratton Hartford!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hartford misses with a jab to the body
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hartford just manages to avoid it.
Takala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hartford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takala blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot lands for Hartford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hartford misses.
Hartford connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
A low kick from Hartford misses
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
Takala slips under a jab.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford with the inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hartford scores with a nice head shot.
Takala moves away from the strike by Hartford.
Takala avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Takala avoids a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hartford - the referee stops the clock and Takala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hartford. Takala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hartford throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Hartford misses its intended target.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford misses with a looping left.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takala checks a leg kick nicely.
Hartford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hartford does no damage.
Hartford tries to land a body kick
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartford lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Hartford avoided it.
Hartford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartford lands with a shot to the body.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala walks into a stiff left hand from Hartford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hartford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takala blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Hartford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hartford misses the target.
Hartford cracks Takala with an open hand slap.
Hartford thuds his shin into the meat of Takala's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala avoids the body shot from Hartford.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Hartford avoided it.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford misses with a left hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hartford connects with the punch.
Hartford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Hartford misses
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Takala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takala slips a straight right by Hartford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Hartford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Takala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Hartford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Hartford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hartford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford throws a leg kick
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off.
Hartford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hartford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford throws a chopping leg kick but Takala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice shot by Hartford.
Hartford misses with a hook.
Hartford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford misses with a looping left.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Hartford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hartford's corner calls for a 1-2. Hartford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hartford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takala takes a step back to recover.
Takala takes one to the side of the head.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hartford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hartford thuds his shin into the meat of Takala's side.
Takala on the wrong end of a vicious looking 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!
Hartford punishes Takala's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartford connects with a solid leg kick.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Hartford tries to land a body kick
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Hartford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartford swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford pushes Takala away with a front kick.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford cracks Takala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takala walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Takala saw that one coming.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartford throws a leg kick
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartford throws a low kick but Takala avoids it.
Hartford throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford misses with the body kick
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Hartford is rocked!
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Hartford is still on wobbly legs! Can Takala finish him?
Hartford throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Hartford badly! He tries to strike back but Takala puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Hartford out cold! Oh man, Hartford will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tino Takala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tino Takala waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Jackson (ranked 709 p4p, 944 weight class) and Hercules Hoost (ranked 74 p4p, 101 weight class). Luke Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Hoost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Hoost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Hoost.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoost.
Hoost slips a jab from Jackson.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a hook but Hoost avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hoost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoost blocks a jab.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice body shot.
Hoost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hoost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook. Hoost ducked under it nicely.
Hoost feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson sizes up Hoost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Top of Food Chain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Hoost counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson punishes Hoost's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hoost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson tries to bum rush Hoost with a series of wild strikes but Hoost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson tests Hoost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Hoost moved out of range.
Jackson lands a jab to Hoost's midsection.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoost.
Hoost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Hoost counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoost moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoost misses.
Jackson throws a right hand that Hoost ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoost also avoids with ease.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hoost slips the punch.
Hoost throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoost throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoost.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Hoost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hoost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoost misses.
A slow jab from Hoost misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Hoost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoost's head backwards.
Luke Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson slips a straight right by Hoost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Hoost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hoost ducks down to avoid it.
Hoost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Hoost moved out of range nicely.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Hoost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson cracks Hoost with a good jab.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoost's head backwards.
Hoost scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoost on the side of the head.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoost.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.
Hoost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Hoost lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Jackson is rocked!
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hoost rattles Jackson with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jackson tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hoost dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jackson stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hercules Hoost!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 708 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 93 p4p, 126 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182
14 - 13 - 0 |
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180
20 - 17 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes lV connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan slips a jab from Tepes lV.
It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Tepes lV coming out on top.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Tepes lV jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Tepes lV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tepes lV lands with an overhand left.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes lV.
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes lV is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes lV ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepes lV leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan slips a straight right by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes lV is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes lV keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Tepes lV lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes lV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes lV darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Tepes lV misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan blocking some punches.
Tepes lV misses with the head strike.
Tepes lV prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tepes lV stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tepes lV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tepes lV regains guard.
Tepes lV looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Tepes lV pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a good jab.
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV scores with a hook to the body. Ryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tepes lV defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Tepes lV into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tepes lV lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tepes lV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tepes lV pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tepes lV scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tepes lV scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepes lV tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Tepes lV back against the cage.
Tepes lV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes lV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes lV lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes lV creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes lV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Tepes lV scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tepes lV.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Tepes lV.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tepes lV avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tepes lV scores with a shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan is rocked!
Tepes lV lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes lV lands a left hand.
Tepes lV lands a big right hand that drops Ryan! The killer instinct kicks in and Tepes lV finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tepes lV!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
A victorious Vlad Tepes lV thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Won Yong Jung (ranked 460 p4p, 780 weight class) and Koa Bouddi (ranked 41 p4p, 61 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
145
12 - 8 - 1 |
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34
145
26 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Won Yong Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Koa Bouddi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung shoots in looking for a takedown but Bouddi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jung moves forwards but Bouddi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Won Yong Jung has been cut.
Jung lands with a nice body punch.
Jung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bouddi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung.
Jung throws a right hand that misses
and Bouddi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bouddi keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bouddi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jung takes a swing at Bouddi's ribcage but misses.
Jung slips a straight right by Bouddi.
Jung throwing a counter right hand but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Jung lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jung.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bouddi! But no joy.
Bouddi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bouddi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Jung misses the target.
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bouddi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bouddi walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bouddi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bouddi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Yong Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung tries to bum rush Bouddi with a series of wild strikes but Bouddi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Bouddi. Those never looked like landing.
Bouddi walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws a big shot that misses.
Bouddi throws a counter combo.
Bouddi keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBouddi.
Jung thuds his right hand into Bouddi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi is rocked!
Good exchange - Bouddi coming out on top.
Won Yong Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi lands with a nice body punch.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Bouddi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bouddi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bouddi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jung finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Bouddi misses.
Bouddi seems to have recovered his senses.
Bouddi ducks straight into an uppercut from Jung and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Bouddi manages to regain guard straight away.
Jung throws a big right hand that misses.
Bouddi keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Won Yong Jung's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bouddi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouddi ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
Won Yong Jung is winning the standup battle so far.
Jung throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bouddi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bouddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Bouddi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bouddi takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung lands a glancing blow to the side of Bouddi's head.
Jung misses with a hook to the body
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bouddi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouddi throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bouddi takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bouddi throws a wild body kick that Jung sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi tries a quick counter leg kick but Jung is wise to it.
Jung dives in and grabs Bouddi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bouddi pushes down on Jung's head and hops out.
Jung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy body kick from Bouddi
and Jung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bouddi stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Jung throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Jung tries to clinch but Bouddi moves away
and Bouddi counters with a good low kick that Jung was not able to check.
Jung misses with a body punch
and Bouddi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jung, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Jung misses.
Bouddi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jung swings for the body but Bouddi moves out of range.
Jung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung shoots in looking for a takedown. Bouddi tries to sprawl out of it but Jung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bouddi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Yong Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bouddi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jung has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Won Yong Jung'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!
Jung drops Bouddi with a big left hand! Bouddi is injured, injured bad! Jung jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Yong Jung!
During a confident post fight interview, Won Yong Jung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bento Barboza (ranked 1116 p4p, 1322 weight class) and Space Herpes (ranked 140 p4p, 166 weight class). Barboza comes into the arena with Angel Of Death blaring out of the sound system. Herpes has chosen Space Herpes as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Space Herpes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Herpes's guard.
Barboza wants to control from the top but Herpes keeps moving.
Herpes is trying to control the position but Barboza postures up.
Barboza throws a big elbow that misses.
Barboza 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.
Barboza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Herpes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herpes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barboza throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Herpes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barboza controls the pace.
Barboza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Herpes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barboza preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barboza wants to pass the guard but Herpes is keeping the position.
Herpes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barboza won't allow Herpes to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herpes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herpes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barboza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herpes has Barboza pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza tries to free his leg and advance position but Herpes is retaining full guard.
Barboza won't allow Herpes to get back to his feet.
Barboza trying to control the position from guard on top but Herpes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barboza content to stall in guard here.
Barboza has gone for a leg lock! Herpes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barboza's guard.
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.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Herpes from controlling successfully.
Herpes passes Barboza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Herpes moves into full mount! Barboza won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barboza wants to control but Herpes is having none of it.
Herpes controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
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.
Barboza rushes Herpes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barboza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herpes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Herpes tries to bench press Barboza off him but Barboza keeps the position.
Barboza working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herpes regains half guard.
Barboza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herpes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herpes trying to control the position.
Barboza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herpes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Barboza tries to land knees in the clinch but Herpes avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herpes as Barboza tries to tie him up.
Herpes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herpes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bento Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Herpes quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herpes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barboza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barboza's back!
Barboza is really stuck here.
Herpes is riding his opponent, not letting Barboza buck him off.
Barboza trying to control the action but Herpes just sinks the hooks in.
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!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Barboza right now.
Let's hope that Herpes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barboza prevents Herpes from getting a body triangle.
Barboza wants to control his opponent's hands but Herpes gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Herpes controlling the positon.
Herpes tries to keep control of the position but Barboza is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barboza trying to get back to his feet but Herpes is in full control for now.
Herpes biding his time, controlling Barboza.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herpes struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Space Herpes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barboza looking to score a takedown here. Herpes is defending well but Barboza drives through and ends up in Herpes's guard.
Barboza prevents Herpes from getting back to his feet.
Barboza trying to control but Herpes is working from the bottom.
Herpes looking to control.
Barboza stands up and waves to Herpes to follow him.
Barboza darts in and clinches Herpes up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Herpes regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herpes keeping moving, preventing Barboza from controlling successfully.
Barboza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barboza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Herpes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barboza instigates a clinch.
Barboza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Herpes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza is looking to stand up but Herpes isn't so interested in that idea.
Herpes advances position into side control!
Barboza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Herpes prevents Barboza from standing back up.
Barboza is looking to control Herpes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barboza avoid being mounted?
Herpes prevents Barboza from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herpes is controlling the pace.
Barboza wants to improve his position but Herpes is controlling well.
Space Herpes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herpes moves into full mount! Barboza won't be happy about that!
Herpes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Herpes mounts Barboza! Really nice guard pass there!
Barboza is squirming around, avoiding Herpes's attempts to control the action.
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.
Herpes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barboza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Herpes moves to take his opponent's back.
Barboza rolls, trying to escape but Herpes keeps control of the position.
Herpes controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Herpes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Bento Barboza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barboza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bento Barboza!
A victorious Bento Barboza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Space Herpes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight. You!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Norberg (ranked 706 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Wolfgang Pauli (ranked 94 p4p, 124 weight class). Norberg comes into the arena with Real American - Rick Derringer blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
240
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29
270
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Norberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfgang Pauli!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Pauli misses
and Norberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Norberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Pauli.
It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Pauli connects with a jab.
A low kick from Pauli is predictable there
and Norberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pauli's knee momentarily.
Pauli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pauli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pauli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norberg under the eye.
Norberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pauli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norberg in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norberg throws a push kick but Pauli slaps the foot to one side.
Pauli tries to counter by closing the distance.
A solid body kick from Pauli.
Norberg throws the kick towards the body but Pauli avoids it.
Pauli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Pauli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauli throws a looping overhand right but Norberg ducks down to avoid it.
Norberg swings for the body but Pauli moves out of range.
Pauli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pauli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norberg on the side of the head.
Pauli thows a body kick. Norberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norberg moves out of range as Pauli throws a body kick.
Pauli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pauli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pauli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Norberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pauli.
It looked like Norberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pauli.
Norberg checks a leg kick.
Pauli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauli lands with a right hand.
Pauli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pauli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Pauli misses
and Norberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pauli takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Wolfgang Pauli has been cut.
It looks like Norberg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pauli throws a sloppy head kick
and Norberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Pauli is predictable there
and Norberg counters with a left to the body.
Norberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pauli looks winded!
Pauli throws out a loose jab but Norberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Pauli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pauli. That's going to slow Norberg down.
Pauli is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Norberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pauli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pauli loads up on a big right hand but Norberg slips the punch.
Norberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pauli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pauli can pounce on him.
Norberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pauli was well out of range. Poor timing from Norberg.
Pauli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norberg throws a shot from downtown. Pauli moves away and avoids it.
Pauli throws a sloppy head kick and Norberg moves out of range easily.
Pauli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pauli throws a hook but Norberg blocks it.
Wolfgang Pauli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norberg catches Pauli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Norberg misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauli wants to land a leg kick but Norberg is out of range.
Norberg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pauli throws a hook but Norberg avoids it easily.
Norberg throwing a counter right hand but Pauli manages to avoid it.
Norberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pauli throws a body shot but no joy.
Norberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pauli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norberg on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauli thows a leg kick but Norberg checks it
and Norberg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pauli! Norberg lets Pauli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pauli is rocked!
Norberg blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Norberg misses its target.
Pauli is still on wobbly legs! Can Norberg finish him?
Norberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pauli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pauli at a distance.
Pauli seems to have recovered his senses.
Pauli misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pauli tries to score with a low kick but Norberg moves his leg out of the way.
Pauli throws out a leg kick but Norberg moves out of range and Pauli only half commits.
Pauli throws an off balance right hand
and Norberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Norberg just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Buster Norberg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Norberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pauli on the side of the head.
Pauli looks to throw the jab but Norberg is out of range.
Pauli connects with a looping right hand.
Norberg avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Pauli throws a lazy head kick
and Norberg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pauli! Norberg lets Pauli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Norberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pauli doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauli throws a poor cross that misses
and Norberg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pauli! Norberg lets Pauli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pauli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pauli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norberg.
Pauli is breathing heavily.
A big left from Pauli misses.
Pauli lands with a cross.
Buster Norberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Pauli misses with a body shot.
Pauli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norberg is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pauli throws a nice looking combination but Norberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Norberg misses the target.
Norberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pauli misses with a hook to the body
and Norberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pauli thinking.
Norberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Norberg misses its target.
Norberg blocks a head kick by Pauli.
An attempted straight right counter from Norberg misses the target.
A big left from Norberg misses.
Norberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Norberg lands a big right hand that sends Pauli crashing to the mat! Norberg stays standing though and waves Pauli back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norberg is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pauli flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pauli is out cold! Norberg holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Norberg!
Buster Norberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 309 p4p, 271 weight class) and Jean Paul Savette (ranked 27 p4p, 24 weight class). Jean Paul Savette will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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34
144
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28
148
15 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savette looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Savette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Savette lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab from Savette.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Good standup being displayed there by Savette as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Savette fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savette looking for a sweep. Not yet Savette, not yet.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson won't allow Savette to sweep him here.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Savette's brow.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Savette pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Savette is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savette has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savette controls the pace.
Savette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savette has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savette pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Savette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Savette is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savette takes one to the side of the head.
Savette scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Savette's head back.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
Savette staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson shoots in but Savette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savette loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Savette misses with a straight right.
Savette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savette sprawls and moves away.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Savette is out of range.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savette throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Savette throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Savette sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tests Savette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson sizes up Savette with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Savette with an uppercut!
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Savette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Savette counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Savette moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Savette lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savette with a nice cross.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Savette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savette on the side of the head.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savette avoids it really well and circles away.
Savette appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savette moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Savette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Savette - just one landing.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson backing away here, and Savette unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Savette swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Savette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws the left hand but Savette avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savette! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Savette throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Savette looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savette lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savette's head.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson feints and as Savette raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Savette is keeping the position.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
Savette doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Savette shakes it off.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Savette counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson walks straight into a right hand from Savette - that's dropped him! Savette jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jackson from any more punishment! Jackson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
After the big win, Jean Paul Savette made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Valkyries' Milk and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 76 p4p, 164 weight class) and Evan Ekbomb (ranked 10 p4p, 23 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Ekbomb!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekbomb takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit gets through Ekbomb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekbomb stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekbomb misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekbomb is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekbomb avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Ekbomb prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Ekbomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekbomb avoids the damage to the body.
Ekbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekbomb blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Ekbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekbomb lands an uppercut.
Ekbomb misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Ekbomb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Ekbomb cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Ekbomb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekbomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekbomb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekbomb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ekbomb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekbomb missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ekbomb avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
enabling Ekbomb to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Madkhao Sitsongrit has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Ekbomb throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit has Ekbomb up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekbomb blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Ekbomb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekbomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Ekbomb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Ekbomb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Ekbomb.
A jab lands there for Ekbomb.
Ekbomb cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sitsongrit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Ekbomb finish him?
Sitsongrit is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekbomb throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekbomb throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Ekbomb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Ekbomb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit has Ekbomb up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A short uppercut from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Ekbomb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Ekbomb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ekbomb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekbomb managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ekbomb blocks it.
Ekbomb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekbomb's head.
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 Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Ekbomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Ekbomb moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Ekbomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ekbomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Ekbomb misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekbomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Ekbomb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekbomb is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Ekbomb tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekbomb or not.
Ekbomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekbomb backwards.
Sitsongrit being controlled against the cage.
Sitsongrit is working Ekbomb over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ekbomb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekbomb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekbomb.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekbomb is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Ekbomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekbomb struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekbomb avoids the damage to the body.
Ekbomb tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Ekbomb back against the cage.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Ekbomb prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekbomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works on Ekbomb's body with a couple of short punches.
Ekbomb avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Ekbomb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ekbomb is breathing heavily.
Ekbomb lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ekbomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekbomb avoids the damage to the body.
Ekbomb can't break the clinch.
Sitsongrit is working Ekbomb over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekbomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ekbomb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekbomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Ekbomb throws a counter combo.
Ekbomb throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Ekbomb clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ekbomb misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit lunges at Ekbomb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekbomb's hand.
Ekbomb swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekbomb thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Ekbomb is out of range.
Ekbomb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ekbomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekbomb doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekbomb throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Ekbomb saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekbomb misses the target.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekbomb can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb lands the left hand.
Ekbomb swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekbomb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Ekbomb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ekbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekbomb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Ekbomb breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ekbomb avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Ekbomb scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekbomb checks it well.
Nice body punch from Ekbomb.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekbomb tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Ekbomb tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Ekbomb back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ekbomb avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a knee strike.
Ekbomb blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekbomb or not.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but Ekbomb blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit'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.
A punch combination from Ekbomb misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Ekbomb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Ekbomb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekbomb tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ekbomb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Ekbomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ekbomb in a clinch.
Ekbomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ekbomb is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekbomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekbomb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekbomb controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekbomb is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekbomb's elbow.
Ekbomb breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ekbomb.
Evan Ekbomb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Ekbomb right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekbomb loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ekbomb catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Ekbomb throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekbomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Ekbomb seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekbomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Ekbomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekbomb slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ekbomb manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ekbomb momentarily.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Ekbomb circles away.
Ekbomb misses the jab.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekbomb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ekbomb. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit cracks Ekbomb with a good jab.
Ekbomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb scores with a nice head shot.
Ekbomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sitsongrit jabs Ekbomb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit had his way with Evan Ekbomb in that round.
The cut man is working on Madkhao Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ekbomb avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Ekbomb moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ekbomb if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit cracks Ekbomb with a good jab.
Ekbomb blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Ekbomb slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekbomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Ekbomb's head back.
Ekbomb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit defending well as Ekbomb loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Ekbomb's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekbomb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekbomb to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ekbomb scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekbomb throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekbomb tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekbomb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Ekbomb.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ekbomb counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit defending well as Ekbomb loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekbomb pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ekbomb is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekbomb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekbomb.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Ekbomb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekbomb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ekbomb blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekbomb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekbomb is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Ekbomb works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Ekbomb avoids the damage to the body.
Evan Ekbomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekbomb manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Madkhao Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 194 p4p, 262 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 28 p4p, 35 weight class). Materlak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Marzenia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak shoots in but no luck this time.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Longabaugh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Longabaugh moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Longabaugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Longabaugh walks into a stiff left hand from Materlak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh cracks Materlak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Materlak with the counter takedown but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Longabaugh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materlak doesn't seem phased though.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
Materlak shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense.
Longabaugh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Materlak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longabaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak takes one on the button.
Materlak tries to clinch there but Longabaugh circles away.
Longabaugh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Materlak wants to clinch but Longabaugh slips to the side
and Longabaugh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Longabaugh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Longabaugh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Longabaugh jabs Materlak right on the nose. Materlak blinks but takes it well.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Materlak with a poor takedown
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak motions for Longabaugh to come forward. Materlak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Longabaugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Materlak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Longabaugh is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
Longabaugh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Materlak with a hook.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Longabaugh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Materlak 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 Longabaugh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longabaugh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longabaugh blocks the body kick.
Materlak lands a head kick. Longabaugh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Longabaugh misses with a hook.
Longabaugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Longabaugh throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak throws a right hand that Longabaugh ducks under and follows up with a left that Longabaugh also avoids with ease.
Materlak looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Materlak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
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 Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longabaugh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Longabaugh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Longabaugh fails to land with a series of punches.
Longabaugh lands a right hook to the body.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Longabaugh dips to his left and cracks Materlak with an uppercut!
Materlak feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Longabaugh backing away here, and Materlak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Longabaugh's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Jab, jab by Longabaugh - just one landing.
Longabaugh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Longabaugh throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak lands with a hook. Longabaugh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Longabaugh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Longabaugh blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Longabaugh misses its target.
Longabaugh throws a lazy uppercut
and Materlak counters with a nice body kick.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Longabaugh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materlak circles away quickly and effectively.
Materlak looks to clinch
and Longabaugh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Materlak thinking.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Longabaugh moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid body kick from Materlak.
Materlak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Materlak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak throws out a powerful jab.
Materlak misses the jab.
Longabaugh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materlak. Materlak obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Materlak throws a leg kick
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.
Materlak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Materlak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Longabaugh is out of range and Materlak settles back down.
Materlak thumps Longabaugh with a low kick.
Materlak tried to score with a low kick but Longabaugh checks it.
Longabaugh blocks a low kick nicely.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Longabaugh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Longabaugh lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Longabaugh throws a right hand that misses
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Longabaugh checks the leg kick.
Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Longabaugh lands a head shot.
Longabaugh lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up Michal Materlak's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materlak is defended easily by Longabaugh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Longabaugh misses.
Materlak throws out a counter right but Longabaugh avoids it with no problem.
Materlak lands a front kick.
Materlak slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Materlak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Longabaugh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Longabaugh misses the target.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Materlak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak scores with a nice body kick.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Materlak tries to clinch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Longabaugh steps away.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak throws a body kick that misses.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longabaugh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak lands a lovely overhand right.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Longabaugh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Longabaugh checks it well.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Longabaugh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longabaugh momentarily.
Materlak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longabaugh as he jumps to the side.
Materlak dives in for a single leg takedown but Longabaugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Materlak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that Materlak avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Materlak thumps Longabaugh with a low kick.
Longabaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longabaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Longabaugh's body. Longabaugh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Materlak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Longabaugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh walks into a jab.
Materlak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longabaugh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Materlak cracks Longabaugh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Longabaugh.
Materlak works over Longabaugh's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Longabaugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Alonzo Longabaugh.
Well Longabaugh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
An out of breath Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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