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MMA 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robb Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madden Rush!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn dives in and grabs Rush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
Robb Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Flynn shows good takedown defense.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Flynn tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flynn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flynn looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well.
Flynn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Robb Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madden Rush.
Rush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rush counters with a single leg into guard. Flynn didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush is in close to Flynn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flynn is trying to keep Rush in close.
Flynn is wriggling around but Rush manages to pass to half guard.
Rush wants to pass to mount but Flynn is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn kicks Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Flynn counters with a takedown into side control.
Flynn lands some shots froms side control.
Flynn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Flynn is working Rush over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rush manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flynn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn wants to stand and escape but Rush is having none of it.
Rush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flynn's head.
Rush drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flynn dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flynn postures up and lands a big shot to Rush's brow.
Rush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flynn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn working away.
Flynn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Flynn tries for a kimura but Rush is defending well.
Flynn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rush takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rush is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Flynn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Flynn.
Rush parries the strikes from Flynn easily there. Flynn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rush to escape.
Flynn working the head with strikes.
Rush manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Flynn is looking to pass Rush's guard but actually Rush recovers to full guard.
Flynn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flynn, into his guard.
Rush lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Flynn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flynn has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn wants a takedown but no success here.
Rush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Rush uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush jumps guard but Flynn stands there with Rush around his waist. Rush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flynn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush wants a takedown.
Flynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flynn lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Madden Rush has been cut.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robb Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flynn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rush shoots in for a double leg but Flynn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses.
Rush gets caught flat footed, as Flynn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flynn postures up and lands a big shot to Rush's brow.
Rush is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.
Flynn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flynn is in close to Rush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flynn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Flynn winds up and cracks Rush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rush gets back to full guard.
Rush has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn is looking to work some ground and pound but Rush has wrist control.
Rush keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flynn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Flynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flynn throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rush trying to control the position.
Rush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flynn manages to get himself to full guard.
Flynn pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flynn.
Rush misses with a takedown
and Flynn counters with a left and a right that stings Rush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flynn tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Flynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Madden Rush's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Rush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flynn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rush's guard now.
Flynn lands a couple of elbows.
Flynn connects with a couple of short punches.
Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flynn wanted to stand there but Rush had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flynn stands up over Rush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flynn thows a big elbow that misses.
Flynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rush!
Rush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flynn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rush is controlling him well.
Rush throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Flynn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Robb Flynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madden Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flynn pushes Rush off looking to stand but Rush dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flynn sees it coming and defends easily.
Rush tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rush has gone for a leg lock! Flynn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rush's guard.
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.
Flynn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rush is trying to keep Flynn in close.
Flynn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Robb Flynn.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robb Flynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flynn 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robb Flynn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Robben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PeeWee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robben comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - For Those About To Rock. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjen Robben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, PeeWee Herman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robben throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robben takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Herman wants to control from the top but Robben keeps moving.
Herman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robben manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herman has Robben in his guard.
Herman wants to improve his position but instead Robben has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman wants to sweep but Robben has passed to side control!
Herman is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Herman gets back to half guard.
Herman looking for subs from the bottom but Robben mounts him!
Robben is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Robben trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Herman tries to lock up and control but Robben gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herman tries to hold on but Robben pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Herman is looking to improve his position but Robben isn't that keen on the idea.
Herman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robben stands up and beckons Herman to join him on the feet.
Herman misses with a takedown
and Robben counters with a nice leg kick.
Herman looks gassed!
Robben scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Herman misses with a takedown
and Robben counters with a good low kick that Herman was not able to check.
PeeWee Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robben.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robben lands with a kick to the temple. Herman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like PeeWee Herman has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Robben.
Robben lands with a nice body punch.
Herman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Robben.
Robben throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Robben there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robben turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Robben.
Robben scores with a head kick. Herman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Robben.
Herman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robben.
The fighters circle, before Robben throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Herman's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Robben lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Arjen Robben!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Nelson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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136 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Hari counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Nelson misses
enabling Hari to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Hari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Nelson
and Hari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Hari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Hari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hari misses with a looping right.
Hari throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hari is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Hari .
Nelson slips a jab from Hari .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hari throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Hari .
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hari avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hari avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Nelson.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Hari 's ribcage.
Hari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson connects with a knee to the head.
Hari avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws an elbow but it misses.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Hari manages to break the clinch.
Nelson misses with a leg kick
and Hari counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nelson misses with a leg kick
and Hari counters with a good, hard body kick but Nelson shrugs it off.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Hari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Badr Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Nelson.
Nelson looks gassed!
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Hari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nelson's knee momentarily.
Hari tried to score with a low kick but Nelson checks it.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hari is avoiding it.
Hari cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Nelson moves out of range as Hari throws a body kick.
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Hari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Badr Hari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hari lands with a right hand.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hari finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hari scores with a nice right hand.
Roger Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hari scores with a kick to the body.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Hari circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson 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.
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hari scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Hari tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hari . Hari obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari misses with a hook.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Hari .
Hari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and Hari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Hari moves out of range easily.
Hari misses with a low kick.
Hari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson misses with a leg kick
and Hari counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hari connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Hari .
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hari misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hari .
Nelson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hari finds it's way round the side to connect with Nelson's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Hari .
Hari scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hari counters with a nice body kick.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hari .
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Hari .
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hari counters with a nice leg kick.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Hari .
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Hari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Hari checks it
and Hari counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Hari .
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Hari counters with a thumping low kick.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hari .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hari counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Hari .
Badr Hari is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson tries to clinch
and Hari counters with a good low kick that Nelson was not able to check.
Hari lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Hari catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Hari misses.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nelson scores with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hari breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hari .
Nelson tries to clinch but Hari is having none of it.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Hari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hari rather than just go for the knockout.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Hari avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Hari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Hari .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson misses with a leg kick.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Hari .
Hari tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hari .
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson throws a body punch but Hari moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Hari throws a head kick that Nelson semi-blocks.
Hari misses with a kick to the body.
Hari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hari 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari dominated that second round.
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!
Nelson misses with a double jab
and Hari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Hari .
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
letting Hari counter with a right hand.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hari .
Nelson avoids the head kick by Hari .
Nelson wants to clinch.
Hari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and Hari settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Hari .
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hari misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hari counters with a nice body kick.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Hari checks it
and Hari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nelson's knee momentarily.
Hari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Nelson misses
and Hari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hari throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Hari checks it
and Hari makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nelson really felt that one!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hari .
A head kick from Hari lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hari tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hari .
Hari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nelson's head.
Nelson misses with a leg kick
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nelson if he has to take too many more of those.
Hari throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Hari counters with a good low kick that Nelson was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hari !
Good shot there by Hari .
Hari throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with a big head kick but Hari shrugs it off.
Hari lands a high kick!
Hari tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hari scores with a leg kick.
Hari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Hari stumbling back into the cage.
Roger Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nelson is rocked!
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!
Hari digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
Hari tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Hari .
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Hari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hari , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Hari !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakumi Jabulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabulani is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by K'naan - Wavin´ flag. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zakumi Jabulani!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws the left hand but Jabulani avoids the punch easily.
Jabulani throws a combination that misses
and Rasputin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jabulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rasputin counters with a left and a right that stings Jabulani.
Rasputin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rasputin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jabulani slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rasputin slips a nice elbow through Jabulani's hands, connecting with Jabulani's forehead.
Rasputin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jabulani moves into full guard.
Rasputin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabulani is on top in guard.
Jabulani stopping the sweep attempt from Rasputin.
Jabulani wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Jabulani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabulani advances to half guard.
Jabulani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jabulani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rasputin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rasputin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rasputin tries to get out of the position.
Jabulani prevents Rasputin from improving his position.
Jabulani works his way into full mount!
Rasputin is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabulani has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two 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.
Jabulani connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasputin wants to hold on but Jabulani pushes him away.
Jabulani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rasputin is looking to escape.
Jabulani throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jabulani moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rasputin has worked his arm free - good work by Rasputin!
Jabulani lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jabulani moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Jabulani are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rasputin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jabulani on the ground.
Jabulani advances nicely into full mount.
Jabulani throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jabulani postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rasputin looks a forlorn figure.
Jabulani punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Jabulani pushes him away.
Jabulani working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jabulani raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rasputin is trying to escape the mount.
Rasputin is bucking up trying to escape but Jabulani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabulani looking to control but Rasputin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jabulani is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Rasputin is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zakumi Jabulani!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Iniesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enno deVries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iniesta comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - No Love ft. Lil Wayne. This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andres Iniesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enno deVries!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deVries misses with a kick to the body.
Iniesta misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Iniesta misses
and deVries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iniesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iniesta avoids a kick to the body.
Iniesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Iniesta does no damage.
deVries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
deVries swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
deVries misses with a body shot.
Iniesta just misses with a punch to the body.
Iniesta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
deVries moves out of range of the strikes.
Iniesta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iniesta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
deVries connects with a high kick.
Nice cross by deVries.
Iniesta throws a chopping leg kick but deVries manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
deVries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iniesta misses with a low kick as deVries jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iniesta throws a sloppy head kick and deVries moves out of range easily.
Iniesta throws a lazy head kick
and deVries counters with a body kick that stops Iniesta in his tracks momentarily.
Iniesta throws a series of punches but deVries avoids them all with ease.
Iniesta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Iniesta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Iniesta misses
letting deVries counter with a right hand.
deVries lands a body shot.
Iniesta is breathing heavily.
Iniesta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Iniesta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and deVries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Iniesta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by deVries.
deVries is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iniesta rather than just go for the knockout.
deVries throws a predictable looking body shot
and Iniesta counters with a nice low kick that buckles deVries's knee momentarily.
deVries's corner calls for a 1-2. deVries obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
deVries throws a front kick aimed at Iniesta's knee but Iniesta avoids it well.
deVries throws a wild body kick that Iniesta sees coming a mile off.
Iniesta throws a lazy head kick
and deVries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iniesta lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iniesta throws a leg kick that is checked
and deVries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iniesta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
deVries thumps Iniesta with a low kick.
deVries looks to land a body kick but Iniesta moved away.
deVries uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iniesta throws a lazy head kick
and deVries counters with a head kick. That will keep Iniesta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
deVries slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
deVries is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Iniesta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
deVries with a nice cross.
deVries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts deVries, as that shot connected.
deVries scores with a hook.
deVries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deVries throws the kick towards the body but Iniesta avoids it.
Iniesta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iniesta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
deVries cracks the inside of Iniesta's front leg.
Iniesta throws the kick towards the body but deVries avoids it.
deVries instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for deVries to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iniesta wants to break free but deVries has control.
deVries cracks Iniesta with a nice body shot.
deVries tries to land a knee to the head but Iniesta blocks with his arms.
deVries looking to throw knees to the head but Iniesta is blocking nicely.
deVries digs a right hand underneath Iniesta's ribcage. Iniesta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
deVries tries to land a knee to the head but Iniesta blocks with his arms.
deVries scores with a hook to the body.
Iniesta wants to break the clinch but can't.
deVries connects with a nasty looking knee right to Iniesta's face.
It looks like Andres Iniesta has been cut.
Iniesta has had enough of the clinch but deVries keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for deVries.
deVries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Iniesta wants to get back to striking at distance but deVries won't allow it.
deVries pushes Iniesta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
deVries misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from deVries.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deVries is working Iniesta over against the cage.
Iniesta is trying to break the clinch but deVries has him pressed against the cage.
deVries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from deVries.
deVries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
deVries throws a knee to the head but misses.
Iniesta wants to get back to striking at distance but deVries won't allow it.
deVries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
deVries is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iniesta is defending well for now.
deVries misses with a knee to the head.
deVries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iniesta feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! deVries collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andres Iniesta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bouncy Boink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bastich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Watcher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bouncy Boink has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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213 lbs
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222 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bouncy Boink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Bastich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastich doesn't manage to clinch there - Boink circles away.
Boink misses the shot to the body.
Boink misses with a series of wild punches.
Boink throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bastich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boink chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bastich can pounce on him.
Boink takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boink throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boink throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastich just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastich throws a leg kick which misses Boink's front leg but catches the back leg as Boink tries to avoid it.
Boink throws out a loose jab but Bastich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boink moves out of range of the body kick from Bastich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bastich looks for the body kick but Boink saw that one coming.
Boink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastich manages to avoid it.
Boink with a jab.
Bastich throws a big shot that misses.
Boink loads up on a big right hand but Bastich slips the punch.
Bastich misses with a head kick.
Boink moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bastich throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boink has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bastich.
Boink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boink fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastich throws a head kick but Boink moves out of range.
Bastich gets a clinch.
Bastich misses with an elbow over the top.
Bastich stalling against the cage.
Boink's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Boink misses.
Bastich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Bouncy Boink has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boink misses the shot to the body.
Boink throws an off balance right hand
and Bastich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bastich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastich connects with a leg kick. Boink looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bastich.
Boink throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastich dips to his left and cracks Boink with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastich slips under a jab.
Bastich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boink.
Bastich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boink.
Bastich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bastich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boink rather than just go for the knockout.
Bastich cracks a nice hook into Boink's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastich lands a head shot.
Boink misses with a jab to the body
and Bastich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boink misses with a double jab
and Bastich counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bastich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bouncy Boink's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boink takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bastich scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boink takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bastich throws a front kick that sends Boink stumbling back into the cage.
Boink misses the jab.
Boink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boink avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boink misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boink misses with a hook. Bastich ducked under it nicely.
Boink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastich circles away quickly and effectively.
Boink has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bastich.
Boink is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boink is pawing at Bastich, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Bastich's nose. Bastich is badly hurt! Boink pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Bastich tries desperately to hold on but Boink is relentless in his assault! As Bastich receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Boink away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bouncy Boink!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Batistuta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guns N' Roses: Knocking On Heavens Door. Gabriel Batistuta has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
12 - 2 - 1 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoa Joe!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joe throws a strike aimed at the side of Batistuta's head but Batistuta avoids it well.
Joe working away.
Joe in side control, throwing shots but Batistuta defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Batistuta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Joe with the ground and pound but Batistuta regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Joe throws a strike but Batistuta avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Batistuta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Batistuta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joe, into his guard.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe pulls Batistuta in close to prevent any damage.
Batistuta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batistuta stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
Joe looking for a guillotine here but Batistuta defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joe has Batistuta pulled in close to control his posture.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Batistuta is one step ahead there.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batistuta regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Joe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batistuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batistuta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batistuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batistuta is breathing heavily.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Batistuta blocks nicely.
Batistuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Batistuta has wrist control.
Joe prevents Batistuta from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Joe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Batistuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Batistuta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Batistuta works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Joe thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Batistuta to regain full guard.
Joe thows a big elbow that misses.
Batistuta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe thows a big elbow that misses.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Batistuta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batistuta manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Batistuta's guard.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Batistuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe stands up over Batistuta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Batistuta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
Joe postures up in Batistuta's guard and throws a big left but Batistuta blocks it.
Joe connects with a couple of short punches.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Batistuta is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Batistuta has wrist control.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Batistuta has wrist control.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Batistuta has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batistuta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Batistuta blocks nicely.
Joe works over Batistuta with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoa Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Joe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Batistuta tries to escape but Joe is in control.
Samoa Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe working the ground and pound but Batistuta is defending the strikes.
Joe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Batistuta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joe.
Joe is chipping away with strikes.
Joe in side control, throwing shots but Batistuta defends.
Joe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Batistuta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe is working Batistuta over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Batistuta is avoiding damage well.
Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joe landing a few strikes.
Joe is putting a hurting on Batistuta here, landing some big shots from side control.
Joe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Batistuta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joe landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Joe in side control, throwing shots but Batistuta defends.
Joe throws an elbow but Batistuta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Batistuta taking a bit of punishment here - Joe scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Joe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Joe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Batistuta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Joe.
Joe working the ground and pound but Batistuta is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Batistuta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Joe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Batistuta parries the strikes from Joe easily there. Joe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Batistuta to escape.
Batistuta taking a bit of punishment here - Joe scoring with strikes.
Joe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Joe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Joe lands a few punches from side control.
Gabriel Batistuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Batistuta dodges the ground and pound from Joe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Joe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Joe cracks Batistuta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Batistuta taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe landing strikes.
Batistuta taking a bit of punishment here - Joe scoring with strikes.
Batistuta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Joe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Joe working the body and head with strikes.
Joe cracks Batistuta with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samoa Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samoa Joe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bento Bozano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Jim Kent has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bento Bozano's chin.
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172 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bento Bozano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Kent!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozano misses with a takedown attempt
and Kent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bozano shoots and misses
and Kent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kent scores with a head kick.
Kent lands a leg kick that knocks Bozano off balance momentarily.
Kent throws a leg kick but Bozano checks it.
Bento Bozano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kent.
A good leg kick by Kent.
Kent throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kent!
Bozano loads up on a big right hand but Kent slips the punch.
Kent fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bozano with a poor takedown
and Kent makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bento Bozano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kent. That's going to slow Bozano down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kent.
Kent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kent throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bozano has his takedown stuffed
and Kent counters with an inside leg kick.
Bozano is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bozano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kent - the referee stops the clock and Bozano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kent. Bozano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kent turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kent lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bozano with a poor takedown
and Kent counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bozano's calf.
Kent throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Kent lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bozano. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bozano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kent connects with a leg kick. Bozano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kent throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent throws a nice head kick!
Kent keeps Bozano at a distance using the push kick.
Bozano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kent.
Kent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kent connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kent.
Kent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bozano. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Kent.
Kent lands a leg kick that knocks Bozano off balance momentarily.
Kent connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Kent is looking to slow Bozano down with leg kicks.
Kent fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kent.
Kent lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bozano takes a step back to recover.
Kent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kent lands a head kick!
Kent feints and then cracks Bozano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bozano down.
Kent throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kent cracks the inside of Bozano's front leg.
Bozano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kent lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Kent.
Bozano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kent connects with an inside leg kick.
Bozano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kent lands with a kick to the temple. Bozano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bozano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bozano is rocked!
Kent lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bozano crumples to the floor! Kent milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim Kent!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Felino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick Felino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ezra Ray's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredrick Felino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ezra Ray!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felino with a poor takedown
and Felino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Felino loads up on a big right hand but Ray slips the punch.
Felino sizes up Ray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Felino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ray counter with a right hand.
Felino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Felino.
Felino moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.
A head kick by Felino misses
and Ray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ray is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Felino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray thows a body shot but no joy.
Ray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felino.
Felino throws a leg kick
and Ray counters with a nice uppercut.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Felino misses with a jab to the body
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Felino
and Ray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Felino misses with a body punch
and Ray counters with a low kick, right behind Felino 's knee.
Felino throws an off balance right hand
and Felino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felino gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Ray counter with a right hand.
Felino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ray finds it's way round the side to connect with Felino's head.
Ray misses with an uppercut.
Felino throws out a leg kick but Ray moves out of range and Felino only half commits.
Felino throws a lazy head kick
and Ray counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felino misses with the body kick
and Felino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felino throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Felino thinking.
Felino tries to land a body kick
and Ray counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Felino does it's job there.
Felino misses with a body shot
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Felino's knee momentarily.
Felino misses with a jab to the body
and Ray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Felino misses with a right hand
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
Ray misses with a hook
and Felino counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Felino, right into the meat.
Ray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Felino connects with a looping right hand.
Ray misses with a right hand
and Felino counters with a nice body kick.
Ray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Felino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Felino throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Felino.
A bone on bone clash there as Ray blocks the leg kick.
Felino throws a leg kick
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ray throws a right hand that misses
and Felino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felino throws a poor cross that misses
and Ray counters with a good low kick that Felino was not able to check.
Felino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Felino moves out of range as Ray strikes.
Felino misses with a lunging right hand
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Felino misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Felino is looking to clinch.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Felino.
Felino is looking to slow Ray down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felino throws a right hand that misses
and Felino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felino throws an off balance right hand
and Ray counters with a nice uppercut.
Felino connects with an inside leg kick.
Felino tries to land a body kick
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Felino lands with a nice body kick.
Felino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Felino scores with a jab. Ray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Felino counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felino swings around for an armbar but Ray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Felino's guard.
Felino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Felino is on top in guard.
Felino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Felino thows a big elbow that misses.
Ray wants to stand up but Felino is controlling him.
Felino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felino trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Felino wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Felino trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Felino throws a big right hand that misses.
Felino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Felino trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felino working some strikes from top position.
Felino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray trying to keep a closed guard but Felino is proving a slippery customer.
Ray controlling Felino's posture.
Felino trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrick Felino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Felino misses with a wild body shot.
Felino throws a lazy body kick
and Ray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Felino throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Felino throws a head kick that misses
and Felino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Felino.
Ray thows a body shot but no joy.
Ray has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Felino connects with a solid leg kick.
Ray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Felino.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Felino saw that one coming.
Felino throws a series of punches but Ray moves out of range.
Felino misses with a leg kick
and Ray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Felino misses with a jab to the body
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
Felino misses with a body punch
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray throws a big shot that misses.
That's two 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.
Felino throws a chopping leg kick but Ray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Felino as he checks the leg kick.
Felino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Felino's knee momentarily.
Felino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Felino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.
Ray takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Felino looks for the body kick but Ray saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray misses with a low kick.
Ray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Felino is out of range.
Ray swings for the body but Felino moves out of range.
Ray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Felino throws a combination that misses
and Ray counters with an inside leg kick.
Felino throws a head kick that misses
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Felino throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ray to counter with a crisp jab.
Felino throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
Felino misses with a double jab
and Ray counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Felino misses the body punch
and Ray counters with a nice uppercut.
Felino just misses with a punch to the body.
Felino throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ray counters with an inside leg kick.
Felino tries to land a body kick
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ezra Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ray lands a jab to the nose.
Felino misses with a leg kick
and Ray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Felino staying out of range there.
Felino looks to land a combination but Ray avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Felino throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ray counters with a nice body shot.
Ray thows a leg kick but Felino checks it
and Felino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Felino throws a solid leg kick but Ray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Felino.
Ray misses with a hook
and Felino counters with a nice body kick.
Felino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Felino misses with a lunging right hand
and Ray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Felino digs a good hook to Ray's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray swings for the body but Felino moves out of range.
Ray throws a big shot that misses.
Ray swings widly with a right hand
and Felino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Felino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Felino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray works Felino's body with a nice hook.
Felino throws a right hand that misses
and Ray counters with a nice uppercut.
Felino throws a body kick the misses
and Ray counters with a low kick, right behind Felino 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felino slips under a jab from Ray.
Ray throws a right hand that misses
and Felino counters with a nice body shot.
Felino throws a leg kick
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felino ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Felino misses with a head kick.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Ray misses with a jab to the body
and Felino counters with a shoot takedown. Ray fights it but they end up in guard.
Felino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Felino throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is pulling down on Felino's head. It's preventing any offense from Felino, at least for the moment.
Felino stands up over Ray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Felino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Felino wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Felino preventing the sweep.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Felino from controlling successfully.
Felino 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Felino is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Felino wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Felino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Felino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now.
Ray is trying to keep Felino in close.
Felino trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrick Felino had his way with Ezra Ray in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Felino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Felino lands a leg kick that knocks Ray off balance momentarily.
Felino lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick by Felino misses
and Ray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Felino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Felino throws a lazy body kick
and Ray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Felino lands a really nice looking cross but Ray seems unphased.
Ray digs a good body shot into Felino's ribs.
Felino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray throws a right hand that misses
and Felino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ray's knee momentarily.
Felino throws a leg kick which misses Ray's front leg but catches the back leg as Ray tries to avoid it.
Ray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Felino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Felino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
Felino throws a poor cross that misses
and Felino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felino throws a leg kick
and Ray counters with a good low kick that Felino was not able to check.
Felino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felino punishes Ray's body with a nice straight punch.
Felino scores with a leg kick.
Felino misses with a kick to the body
and Ray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Felino misses the body punch
and Ray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Felino thinking.
Ray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Felino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Felino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Felino throws a shot from downtown. Ray moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felino slips under a jab.
Felino misses with a right hand
and Ray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Felino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Felino moves out of range as Ray strikes.
Ray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Felino's sensitive parts.
Felino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Felino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ray's head.
Felino throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
Fredrick Felino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Felino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Felino shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed Felino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Felino takes one to the side of the head.
Felino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
Felino throws a poor cross that misses
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.
Felino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Felino tries to land a body kick
and Ray counters with a low kick, right behind Felino 's knee.
Ezra Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Felino.
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 Fredrick Felino.
I think Felino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrick Felino!
Fredrick Felino is the new welterweight champion!
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