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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares comes to the cage accompanied by Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces. Hector Linhares could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerzy Killer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Linhares misses the target.
Linhares scores with a body shot.
Linhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linhares slips under a jab.
Killer throws a head kick that Linhares semi-blocks.
It looks like Hector Linhares has been cut.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Linhares.
Killer tries to bum rush Linhares with a series of wild strikes but Linhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linhares wants to land a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
Linhares cracks Killer with a good jab.
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
Linhares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killer.
Linhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Linhares blocks a head kick by Killer.
Linhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Linhares blocks a jab.
Linhares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Linhares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
A slow jab from Linhares misses its intended target.
Killer throws a big counter head kick but Linhares avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Linhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Killer is predictable there
and Linhares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Linhares thumps Killer with a low kick.
Linhares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Linhares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Linhares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Jerzy Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Linhares tenderised Killer's leg. Killer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killer moves out of range as Linhares strikes.
Linhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick from Killer.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Linhares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Killer in his tracks.
Linhares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linhares misses with a looping right.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linhares.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Linhares counters with a nice body shot.
Linhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linhares. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Linhares scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Killer as Linhares shoots in.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Linhares misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Linhares blocks a head kick by Killer.
Linhares throws the kick towards the body but Killer avoids it.
Killer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Linhares.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick
letting Linhares counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linhares is defended easily by Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Linhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries to clinch but Linhares moves out of range.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Linhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killer checks a leg kick.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killer moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Killer counters with a left and a right that stings Linhares.
Linhares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares connects with a looping right hand.
Killer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Linhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Linhares misses the target.
Linhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer checks a low kick from Linhares.
Killer moves away from the strike by Linhares.
That kick from Linhares tenderised Killer's leg. Killer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Linhares misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Linhares's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Linhares.
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Linhares finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Linhares.
Linhares throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Linhares.
The fighters circling - Killer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Linhares misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linhares throws out the jab.
Linhares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killer clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer tries a knee to the head but Linhares blocks it.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares blocks a body shot from Killer.
Linhares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Linhares managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Linhares avoids it.
Linhares lands a body shot in the clinch.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Linhares avoids the damage to the body.
Linhares is looking to break free of the clinch but Killer has double underhooks.
Killer is looking to control Linhares's arms but Linhares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killer has his back to the cage.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Linhares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Linhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares misses with some punches.
Killer throws an elbow but it misses.
Linhares misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Linhares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Linhares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Linhares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Linhares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Linhares seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Linhares controls Killer momentarily but Killer frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to pass the guard but Linhares is keeping the position.
Killer postures up.
Killer tries to free his leg and advance position but Linhares is retaining full guard.
Linhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Linhares lands with a nice body kick.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Linhares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer throws a hook but Linhares blocks it.
Killer misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Linhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linhares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jerzy Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Linhares shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Killer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Linhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Linhares shoots in and gets a takedown into Killer's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linhares throws a strike but Killer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhares working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Linhares's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Linhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killer moves out of range as Linhares strikes.
A head kick misses from Killer.
Killer looks to land a combination. Linhares sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Linhares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Killer
and Linhares counters with a nice kick to the body.
Linhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Linhares pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Linhares.
Linhares scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Killer sneaks out the side door and pushes Linhares away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer is looking to clinch but Linhares is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Linhares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Linhares misses.
Linhares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Linhares throws out the jab.
Linhares pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killer back to the cage. Linhares follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Killer gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Linhares.
Linhares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Linhares.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linhares tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Linhares back against the cage.
Linhares avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Linhares or not.
Linhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Jerzy Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Linhares's head.
A shot in the inside from Linhares.
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!
Linhares jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer walks away with a smile on his face. Linhares gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Linhares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Linhares throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick from Linhares.
Linhares is looking to land body kicks.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linhares.
Hector Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linhares dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Killer rushes Linhares and presses him up against the cage.
Killer stalling in the clinch.
Linhares lands with a light punch inside.
Linhares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Linhares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a punch on the inside.
Linhares tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Jerzy Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linhares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Linhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer checks a low kick from Linhares.
Killer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Linhares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Linhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Linhares throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Linhares tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Linhares 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with the ground and pound.
Killer tries to improve position but can't.
Linhares lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killer down.
Killer regains half guard.
Linhares prevents Killer from standing back up.
Linhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jerzy Killer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer tries to kick Linhares off but Linhares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Linhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Linhares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killer has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Hector Linhares.
I think Killer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Linhares!
Hector Linhares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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