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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willy Way (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Pot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willy Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Pot!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way shoots in and drives through. Pot sprawls well.
Pot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pot throws a lazy head kick
letting Way counter with a right hand.
Pot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Way was well out of range. Poor timing from Pot.
Pot misses with a kick to the body
and Way counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Way.
Way taking a breather.
Way wants a takedown but no success here.
Way blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Way really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Way lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Way is just content to waste time from the top position. Pot takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pot is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pot working some strikes from top position.
Pot postures up and lands a big shot to Way's brow.
Pot works over Way with some ground and pound from guard.
Way on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Way tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pot is working Way over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Way is rocked!
Pot loads up on a big left hand. Way felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Pot looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Way can't hide his disappointment, as Pot celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Pot!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Goldberg Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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242 lbs
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296 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Goldberg Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Montana!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Montana does no damage.
Goldberg Jr moves into the clinch.
Montana can't break the clinch.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Montana's ribcage.
Montana fails to pull guard.
Goldberg Jr stops a takedown attempt from Montana.
Montana tries to pull guard but Goldberg Jr won't allow it.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Montana.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Montana's ribcage.
Montana looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mickey Montana has been cut.
Goldberg Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Mickey Montana's cut even more.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldberg Jr has Montana pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Montana is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Goldberg Jr - that's hurt Montana badly! Oh, another knee lands and Montana is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Montana doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joseph Goldberg Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Mater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayiqra Tzaraath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayiqra Tzaraath has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Larry Mater's chin.
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Mater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayiqra Tzaraath!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzaraath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mater feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tzaraath's calf.
Mater tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tzaraath is able to avoid easily.
Mater is looking to chop away at Tzaraath's legs.
Mater misses with a body kick.
Tzaraath throws a looping overhand right but Mater ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mater 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 Tzaraath has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tzaraath and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mater moves out of range as Tzaraath strikes.
Tzaraath is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tzaraath missing with a left hand there. Mater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Larry Mater has been cut.
Mater walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tzaraath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good shot there by Tzaraath.
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 slow jab from Tzaraath misses its intended target.
Mater fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tzaraath is out of range.
Mater throws a solid leg kick but Tzaraath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mater.
Tzaraath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tzaraath sends Mater crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tzaraath is motioning to the referee to let Mater up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Larry Mater's cut is getting worse.
Tzaraath throws an overhand right that lands on Mater's shoulder, as Mater tries to avoid the shot.
Tzaraath cracks Mater with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tzaraath has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mater to stand back up!
Mater is rocked!
Tzaraath is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oh Mater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mater misses with a low kick as Tzaraath jumps back.
Mater seems to have got his legs back now.
Mater ducks under a wild hook from Tzaraath.
Tzaraath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mater will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tzaraath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larry Mater's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tzaraath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larry Mater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzaraath lands a big uppercut and Mater crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mater looks OK. Tzaraath waves Mater back to his feet!
Mater throws out a leg kick but Tzaraath moves out of range and Mater only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Tzaraath.
Tzaraath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mater manages to avoid it.
Mater throws a leg kick but Tzaraath sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tzaraath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mater is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzaraath drops Mater with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mater looks back up at him and smiles so Tzaraath waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jeez, Larry Mater's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Larry Mater's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wayiqra Tzaraath!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Ceraj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Haminall's choice of entrance music: The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle. Matt Haminall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marko Ceraj's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Ceraj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Haminall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haminall fails with the takedown
and Ceraj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ceraj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haminall.
Haminall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ceraj!
Haminall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ceraj is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haminall controlling his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Haminall.
Haminall circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haminall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ceraj to the mat! Ceraj manages to get full guard.
Haminall content to stall in guard here.
Haminall tries to free his leg and advance position but Ceraj is retaining full guard.
Haminall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Haminall hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Haminall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ceraj sprawls well. Ceraj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haminall gets slowly back to his feet.
Marko Ceraj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Haminall.
Haminall keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haminall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ceraj counters with a thumping low kick.
Haminall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ceraj holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haminall looks gassed!
Ceraj fails to pull guard.
Haminall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haminall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ceraj blocking some punches.
Ceraj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haminall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haminall throws a head punch that misses.
Haminall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haminall misses with some punches.
Haminall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haminall has a couple of punches blocked by Ceraj.
Haminall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haminall misses with a punch on the inside.
Ceraj blocks an uppercut.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
Haminall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ceraj backwards.
Haminall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
Ceraj tries to score a body lock takedown but Haminall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ceraj is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceraj looking to throw knees to the head but Haminall is blocking nicely.
Haminall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ceraj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haminall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haminall working aggressively here.
Ceraj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haminall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
Ceraj is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haminall misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceraj.
Haminall takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceraj.
Haminall throws a head punch that misses.
Haminall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haminall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haminall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haminall misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Haminall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ceraj blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Haminall fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ceraj can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
Ceraj tries a knee to the head but Haminall blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceraj.
Ceraj controlling the action here for a moment.
Haminall throws a punch but it's blocked by Ceraj.
Ceraj is trying to break free.
Haminall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haminall lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haminall.
Haminall misses with some punches.
Ceraj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haminall throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Haminall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haminall.
Ceraj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haminall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceraj.
Ceraj blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Haminall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ceraj lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haminall will feel that in the morning.
Haminall has a takedown stuffed.
Haminall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Haminall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Haminall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Haminall.
Haminall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ceraj counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haminall's knee momentarily.
Haminall is breathing heavily.
Haminall misses with a takedown
and Ceraj counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Marko Ceraj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Haminall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceraj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haminall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ceraj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haminall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haminall has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ceraj to counter with a crisp jab.
Ceraj wants to clinch.
Haminall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ceraj counters with a body kick.
Ceraj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ceraj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haminall takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Matt Haminall has been cut.
Ceraj pushes Haminall up against the cage in a clinch.
Ceraj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Haminall.
Ceraj is stalling here.
Haminall misses with a punch on the inside.
Ceraj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ceraj tries to pull guard but Haminall holds him up against the cage and eventually Ceraj drops back down to his feet.
Ceraj blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceraj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haminall has a couple of punches blocked by Ceraj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceraj.
Haminall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haminall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haminall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haminall has a couple of punches blocked by Ceraj.
Ceraj stalling in the clinch but Haminall improves position.
Haminall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ceraj tries to pull guard but Haminall won't allow it.
Haminall misses with some punches.
Ceraj is working for takedown but Haminall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ceraj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ceraj wants to stall.
Ceraj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haminall avoids it.
Ceraj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haminall's face.
Haminall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Haminall fails to land.
Haminall lands with a light punch inside.
Ceraj tries to pull guard but Haminall won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceraj.
Ceraj wants to stall.
Ceraj blocking some punches.
Haminall swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceraj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceraj blocks an uppercut.
Haminall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haminall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceraj.
Haminall lands with a left to the head.
Ceraj has Haminall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haminall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Haminall fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haminall.
Ceraj looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Haminall on the inside.
Haminall scores with a shot to the side of Ceraj's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceraj.
Haminall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haminall.
Ceraj is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haminall misses with a punch on the inside.
Haminall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haminall managing to block the knees to the body from Ceraj.
A short right from Haminall.
Haminall lands with a light punch inside.
Haminall lands with a left to the head.
Haminall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haminall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ceraj blocking some punches.
Ceraj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ceraj misses with a knee to the head.
Haminall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ceraj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ceraj blocks an uppercut.
Haminall lands an uppercut.
Haminall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haminall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ceraj backwards.
Ceraj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haminall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marko Ceraj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Haminall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haminall shoots in and bounces Ceraj off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haminall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ceraj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haminall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Haminall.
Haminall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haminall misses with a takedown attempt
and Ceraj holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ceraj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ceraj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haminall lands a left hand.
Ceraj throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haminall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haminall misses with some punches.
Ceraj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haminall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haminall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haminall swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceraj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceraj stalling in the clinch but Haminall improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Haminall fails to land.
Ceraj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Haminall.
Haminall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ceraj stalling in the clinch but Haminall improves position.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haminall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haminall.
Ceraj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ceraj missing with knees to the body.
Haminall working aggressively here.
Haminall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ceraj blocking some punches.
Ceraj missing with knees to the body.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
Haminall gets through Ceraj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haminall.
Haminall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ceraj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haminall throws a punch but it's blocked by Ceraj.
Ceraj tries to land a knee to the head but Haminall blocks with his arms.
Haminall gets through Ceraj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ceraj fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Ceraj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haminall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceraj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ceraj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haminall avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Haminall fails to land.
Ceraj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haminall blocks it with crossed arms.
Ceraj blocking some punches.
Haminall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ceraj blocks an uppercut.
Haminall lands a shoulder strike.
Haminall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haminall lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Haminall fails to land.
Haminall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
Ceraj blocking some punches.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
Ceraj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haminall's face.
Ceraj blocks an uppercut.
Haminall has a couple of punches blocked by Ceraj.
Haminall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haminall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceraj is trying to maintain a safe position but Haminall gets an underhook and turns Ceraj into the cage.
Haminall managing to block the knees to the body from Ceraj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haminall.
Haminall misses with the head strike.
Haminall misses with some punches.
Ceraj jumps guard and drags Haminall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ceraj trying to control the position.
Haminall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Haminall wasn't active enough on the ground.
Haminall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ceraj quickly recovers to half guard.
Haminall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Haminall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haminall 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Haminall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Stonewall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Graduation Bitches. Stonewall has chosen Shadow Play by the Killers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marco Marshall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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28
176 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredrick Stonewall!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stonewall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stonewall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stonewall gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stonewall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshall sees it coming and defends easily.
Marshall trying to control here.
Well, if Stonewall is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Marshall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Stonewall defends easily.
Stonewall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marshall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stonewall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marshall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stonewall has Marshall in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stonewall has momentary wrist control but Marshall slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marshall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stonewall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marshall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stonewall looks gassed!
That's two 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.
Marshall postures up in Stonewall's guard and throws a big left but Stonewall blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Stonewall keeps moving.
Marshall drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Marshall as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stonewall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Marshall! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marco Marshall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Something (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdullah Something could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kid Jones's chin.
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207 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdullah Something!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kid Jones!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Something keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones 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.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Something pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Something throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Something's half guard.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but Something is blocking nicely.
Something is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Something is trying to stand.
Jones needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Jones turns into Something and is now in his guard.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Something has managed to sweep!
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Something won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Something would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Something tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones wants to sweep here but Something controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot. Something uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Something gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones has his hands on Something's head, controlling the position.
Something would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Something, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Something against the cage but Something circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Something stuffs the takedown.
Something scores with a nice body kick.
Something tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Something pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Something.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Something, right into the meat.
That kick from Something tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Something finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Something bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Something lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Something takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kid Jones has been cut.
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!
Something tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Abdullah Something is winning the standup battle so far.
Something scores with a leg kick.
Something looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Something tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Something throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Something lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Something takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
Something lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Something misses.
Something throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Something tries a head kick but it misses.
Something scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Something buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Something lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Something buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Something.
Something is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Something sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abdullah Something has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Jones.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Something.
Both fighters circling a little - Something finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Something tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Something dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kid Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Something.
Something walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Something.
Kid Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Something throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Something dodges it nicely.
Jones is thwarting Something's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Something to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Something gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Something tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Something stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Something would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones wants to sweep here but Something controlling him for the moment.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Something stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones blocks a head kick by Something.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Something is predictable there
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Something defends.
Something regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot. Something uses the momentum to regain guard.
Something not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Something utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vazren Rigogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigogo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Parapapapa. Larry Fuller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
287 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vazren Rigogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigogo throws a good cross that connects.
Fuller wants to clinch up but Rigogo keeps it at a distance.
Rigogo swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuller.
Fuller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rigogo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigogo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuller on the side of the 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!
Rigogo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fuller is rocked!
Rigogo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fuller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vazren Rigogo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bamela Banderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the cage accompanied by Mario theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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282 lbs
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24
300 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bamela Banderson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betoli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Betoli is working to tighten is grip on Banderson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Banderson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Betoli is really squeezing tight and eventually Banderson passes out! Betoli breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mario Betoli!
Mario Betoli retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel comes to the cage accompanied by The Original Techno Viking. Perry has chosen Mannish Boy Live with Muddy as his entrance music. Lee Perry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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230 lbs
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184 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Perry!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martel working the body and head with strikes.
Perry throws a few strikes from the bottom but Martel takes advantage and mounts!
Martel working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Perry turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Martel off and cradles Perry's limp body as Martel celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Macho Martel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Kratorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kratorius comes into the arena with Big Bang blaring out of the sound system. John is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jimmy Dean - Big John. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Wolfgang Kratorius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big John's chin.
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298 lbs
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199 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Kratorius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big John!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kratorius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Big John has been cut.
Kratorius is breathing heavily.
John tries to clinch
and Kratorius counters with a left and a right that hurts John! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kratorius jumps into full mount!
John is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kratorius controlling the pace for now.
John is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
John gets back to half guard.
John wants to sweep but Kratorius has passed to side control!
Kratorius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kratorius tries to stand but John is controlling his head.
John sneaks out the side door and pushes Kratorius away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
John is looking to clinch.
Kratorius throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John tries to clinch but Kratorius is having none of it.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Kratorius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John avoids the body shot from Kratorius.
John wants to clinch.
John wants to clinch.
John tries to clinch but Kratorius is having none of it.
John wants to clinch.
Kratorius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two 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.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kratorius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John moves to clinch but Kratorius breaks away
and Kratorius counters with a right hand to the body.
Kratorius circles away from the clinch attempt.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
Kratorius misses with a hook.
John tries to clinch there but Kratorius circles away.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
John gets a clinch.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kratorius's efforts to push away.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John tries a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratorius tries to break free but John pushes him back against the cage.
John tries a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks it.
Kratorius is trying to break the clinch but John is controlling him.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kratorius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John wants to clinch but Kratorius slips to the side
and Kratorius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John looks to clinch
letting Kratorius counter with a right hand.
John slips under a jab from Kratorius.
John tries to clinch up
and Kratorius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kratorius keeps the fight on the outside.
John tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kratorius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four 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.
Kratorius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kratorius, pushing him back against the cage.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John misses with a knee strike.
John misses with a knee strike.
John tries a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks it.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John misses with a knee strike.
John misses with a knee strike.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks with his arms.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John misses with a knee to the head.
Kratorius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Kratorius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big John's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kratorius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kratorius throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
John gets a clinch.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks with his arms.
Kratorius has had enough of the clinch but John keeps him there for the moment.
John lands a knee to the head.
Kratorius manages to break the clinch.
John clinches up against the cage.
Kratorius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kratorius is trying to push John away but John has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks with his arms.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kratorius wants to get back to striking at distance but John won't allow it.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
Kratorius is trying to push John away but John has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kratorius breaks the clinch.
John moves in looking to clinch but Kratorius pushes him off.
Kratorius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kratorius throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
Kratorius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kratorius throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Kratorius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
John wants to clinch.
Kratorius throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John wants to clinch up but Kratorius keeps it at a distance.
John wants to clinch but Kratorius slips to the side
and Kratorius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kratorius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Big John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John tries to clinch but Kratorius moves out of range.
John tries to clinch but Kratorius is having none of it.
Kratorius throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kratorius throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
John tries to clinch there but Kratorius circles away.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kratorius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kratorius just misses with a punch to the body.
John avoids the body shot from Kratorius.
John has managed to clinch.
Kratorius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kratorius gets tackled into the cage by John. John maintains the clinch.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John tries a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks it.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John misses with a knee strike.
Kratorius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kratorius's efforts to push away.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
Kratorius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kratorius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kratorius throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
Kratorius keeps the fight on the outside.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John tries to clinch
and Kratorius counters with a straight right hand.
John tries to clinch up
and Kratorius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kratorius throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John clinches up with Kratorius and pushes him back against the cage.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Kratorius is blocking nicely.
John misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big John's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kratorius scores with a nice strike.
John has closed the distance and engaged Kratorius in a clinch.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kratorius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John closes the distance and clinches.
John misses with a knee strike.
Kratorius manages to break the clinch.
John wants to clinch.
Kratorius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John looks to clinch
and Kratorius counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John clinches.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Kratorius is blocking nicely.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kratorius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kratorius is trying to break the clinch but John has him pressed against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from John in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Kratorius is blocking nicely.
Kratorius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Kratorius.
John needs to keep his hands up - Kratorius had a free shot at his head there.
Kratorius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kratorius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
Good exchange - Kratorius coming out on top.
Kratorius swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
John gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Kratorius is blocking nicely.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Kratorius is trying to break free.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
John has Kratorius pressed against the cage, preventing Kratorius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kratorius wants to get back to striking at distance but John won't allow it.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kratorius can't break the clinch.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks with his arms.
John misses with a knee strike.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
Kratorius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John moves out of range as Kratorius strikes.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratorius takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John wants to clinch.
John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kratorius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kratorius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks with his arms.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John misses with a knee strike.
John prevents Kratorius from breaking the clinch.
Kratorius has had enough of the clinch but John keeps him there for the moment.
John misses with a knee strike.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John tries a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks it.
John tries a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks it.
John misses with a knee to the head.
Kratorius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks with his arms.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Kratorius blocks with his arms.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John looking to throw knees to the head but Kratorius is blocking nicely.
John with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kratorius blocks it with crossed arms.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kratorius tries to break free but John pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John misses with a knee strike.
John misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big John!
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