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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azad Naja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronimus Roidrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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203 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue 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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azad Naja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronimus Roidrage!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naja misses with a wild body shot.
Roidrage closes the distance but Naja moves to the side
and Naja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roidrage wants to clinch.
Roidrage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roidrage tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roidrage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roidrage is looking to clinch but Naja is avoiding it.
Naja just misses with a punch to the body.
Roidrage moves in looking to clinch but Naja pushes him off.
Naja 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.
Roidrage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roidrage lands with a nice body kick.
Ronimus Roidrage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Roidrage.
Roidrage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Naja takes a step back to recover.
Naja is breathing heavily.
Roidrage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Roidrage.
Roidrage lands with a nice body kick.
Roidrage lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roidrage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roidrage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roidrage misses with a head kick.
Roidrage moves into range and clinches up with Naja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roidrage is struggling to control the position.
Roidrage landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Naja fails to land.
Roidrage controlling the action here for a moment.
Roidrage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roidrage breaks from the clinch.
Roidrage clinches with his opponent.
Naja tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roidrage scores with a knee to the head.
Naja is trying to break free.
Naja swings wildly with an uppercut but Roidrage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roidrage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roidrage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roidrage with a knee to the head.
Roidrage effectively controlling the action here.
Roidrage lands a big knee to the head and Naja goes down! Roidrage is looking to finish!
Naja is rocked!
It looks like Azad Naja has been cut.
Naja defending against the ground and pound.
Oh Naja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roidrage tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Roidrage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roidrage controlling the position.
Naja tries to improve position but can't.
Naja dodges the ground and pound from Roidrage.
Naja parries the strikes from Roidrage easily there. Roidrage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Naja to escape.
Roidrage moves into full mount!
Naja avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roidrage.
Naja seems to have got his legs back now.
Roidrage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naja is looking to escape.
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!
Naja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roidrage trying to control from half guard but Naja is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roidrage prevents Naja from improving his position.
Roidrage wants to take a breather but Naja is having none of it.
Naja gets back to full guard.
Naja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roidrage defends it easily.
Roidrage sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naja wants to sweep here but Roidrage controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronimus Roidrage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azad Naja'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.
Roidrage clinches up against the cage.
Naja lands an uppercut.
Roidrage blocking some punches.
Naja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roidrage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Naja working aggressively here.
Roidrage is pushing Naja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roidrage receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd are getting on Roidrage's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Roidrage scores with a knee to the head.
Naja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roidrage walks away with a smile on his face. Naja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roidrage throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roidrage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Roidrage.
Ronimus Roidrage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roidrage throws a sloppy head kick and Naja moves out of range easily.
Naja avoids the head kick by Roidrage.
Naja drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naja passes Roidrage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azad Naja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roidrage tries to get to full guard but Naja has control of the leg.
Naja is working for a kimura but Roidrage is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naja trying to mount his opponent but Roidrage defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roidrage keeping control of the position.
Naja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roidrage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Naja prevents Roidrage from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naja swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azad Naja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Gerbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sloppy McSlopperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tyler Gerbe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
143 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
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181 cm
26
144 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Gerbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sloppy McSlopperson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlopperson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McSlopperson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerbe throws a body kick that misses.
McSlopperson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gerbe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gerbe.
McSlopperson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gerbe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McSlopperson has passed into half guard!
Gerbe tries to roll over but McSlopperson keeps him under control.
Gerbe trying to control but McSlopperson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbe gets full guard.
Gerbe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gerbe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McSlopperson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gerbe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McSlopperson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McSlopperson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlopperson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McSlopperson is stalling in the full guard.
McSlopperson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sloppy McSlopperson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from McSlopperson. Gerbe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gerbe.
A good leg kick by Gerbe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerbe throws a wild body kick that McSlopperson sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerbe throws a nice head kick!
McSlopperson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McSlopperson showed some decent athleticism there.
McSlopperson controlling the action here.
McSlopperson thows a huge punch but Gerbe dodges it nicely.
McSlopperson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gerbe gets full guard.
Gerbe working for a triangle but McSlopperson defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerbe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McSlopperson controls the pace.
McSlopperson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McSlopperson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSlopperson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gerbe. Gerbe gets slowly back to his feet.
Gerbe is looking to chop away at McSlopperson's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSlopperson gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sloppy McSlopperson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McSlopperson tries to clinch there but Gerbe circles away.
Gerbe misses with an attempted mid kick.
McSlopperson stuffs the takedown.
Gerbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters circling a little - Gerbe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gerbe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McSlopperson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McSlopperson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gerbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McSlopperson postures up.
Gerbe looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSlopperson is one step ahead there.
McSlopperson is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sloppy McSlopperson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gerbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerbe looks to land a body kick but McSlopperson moved away.
Gerbe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McSlopperson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gerbe throws his legs up looking for a submission but McSlopperson uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerbe tries to buck McSlopperson off but McSlopperson is having none of it.
Gerbe seems a little lost for a moment, as McSlopperson dominates the positioning.
McSlopperson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gerbe!
McSlopperson unloading with bombs!
McSlopperson content just to control the position here.
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!
McSlopperson looking to ground and pound but Gerbe is blocking nicely.
McSlopperson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gerbe tries to hold on but McSlopperson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerbe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McSlopperson misses with a punch to the head.
Gerbe trying to control the action but McSlopperson just sinks the hooks in.
McSlopperson keeps control of the position as Gerbe tries to break free.
Gerbe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gerbe trying to control the position but McSlopperson manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlopperson misses with punches from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McSlopperson has Gerbe flattened out and is raining down punches.
McSlopperson scores with punches and elbows.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sloppy McSlopperson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.
Gerbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McSlopperson gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbe manages to work his way to half guard, despite McSlopperson's best efforts.
Gerbe wants to get back to full guard but McSlopperson has mounted him!
Gerbe is trying to escape the mount.
McSlopperson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that McSlopperson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McSlopperson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gerbe tries a head kick but it misses.
McSlopperson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gerbe is trying to defend but McSlopperson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McSlopperson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sloppy McSlopperson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSlopperson is thwarting Gerbe's attempts to control the position.
McSlopperson 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.
McSlopperson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sloppy McSlopperson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McSlopperson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gerbe was covering up waiting for the punch and McSlopperson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tyler Gerbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSlopperson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McSlopperson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerbe wants to sweep but no luck.
McSlopperson stands and throws Gerbe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gerbe trying his best to control but McSlopperson has mounted him.
Gerbe wants to control but McSlopperson is having none of it.
Gerbe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McSlopperson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sloppy McSlopperson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSlopperson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sloppy McSlopperson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McSlopperson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sloppy McSlopperson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ernest Callis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolas Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Callis comes into the arena with Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ernest Callis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolas Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Romanov misses.
Callis works Romanov's body with a nice hook.
Callis's corner calls for a 1-2. Callis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Callis is just out of range.
Callis stuns Romanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callis was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanov.
Callis lands an overhand right.
Romanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callis manages to avoid it.
Nikolas Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Callis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romanov, as that shot connected.
Romanov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
Callis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Callis lands a leg kick that knocks Romanov off balance momentarily.
Callis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Romanov misses with a body shot
and Callis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callis drops Romanov with a beautiful combination! Romanov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Callis is looking for the KO!
It looks like Nikolas Romanov has been cut.
Romanov looks gassed!
Callis lands with a good body shot.
Callis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Callis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanov.
Romanov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Callis rather than just go for the knockout.
Callis connects with a body shot that sends Romanov's belly button to the back.
Callis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callis.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooh!!! Callis has knocked Romanov down with a huge combo! Callis steps away and waves a wobbly Romanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Callis cracks Romanov with a good jab.
Callis missing with a left hand there. Romanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.
Romanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Callis.
Romanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Callis.
Callis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romanov is fending him off so far but Callis persists. Nope, Romanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Callis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romanov.
Callis avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Callis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Callis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Callis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romanov.
Romanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Romanov misses.
Romanov misses with a hook
and Callis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Callis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callis swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romanov throws out a loose jab but Callis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callis misses with a body kick.
Callis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Callis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Callis looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Callis avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ernest Callis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolas Romanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Callis lands with a cross.
A big right from Romanov misses.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
Callis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Callis throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Eric Ernest Callis is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanov misses with a hook
and Callis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanov.
Romanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Romanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Callis counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Callis.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callis.
Romanov throws a body punch but Callis moves out of range.
Romanov throws an off balance right hand
letting Callis counter with a right hand.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanov as he jumps to the side.
Callis lands with a good body shot.
Callis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Romanov blocks the leg kick.
Callis misses with a wild combination.
Romanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Callis ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Callis looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Callis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romanov scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov takes a swing at Callis's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Callis.
Callis avoids the body shot from Romanov.
A shot to the body from Romanov misses
and Callis counters with an inside leg kick.
Callis tests Romanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Callis sends Romanov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Callis is motioning to the referee to let Romanov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Romanov is rocked!
Callis throws a pinpoint strike between Romanov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Romanov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Callis scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Ernest Callis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slater comes into the arena with Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen blaring out of the sound system. Lacroix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. So What Ya Want - Beastie Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daniel Lacroix told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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255 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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290 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater misses with a left hand
and Lacroix counters with a nice leg kick.
Slater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacroix throws out the jab.
Lacroix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slater doesn't seem bothered though.
Lacroix throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniel Lacroix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacroix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slater cracks Lacroix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lacroix looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Lacroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Lacroix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Lacroix wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.
Slater blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacroix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slater jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slater lands with a straight right. Lacroix didn't see that one coming.
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacroix was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Lacroix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slater rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Slater cracks Lacroix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
Lacroix moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slater scores with a jab. Lacroix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slater moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacroix. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacroix misses with a wild combination.
Lacroix misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target.
Slater turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacroix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slater tests Lacroix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacroix. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacroix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Lacroix throws a chopping leg kick but Slater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lacroix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slater checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lacroix cracks a nice hook into Slater's ribs.
Lacroix blocks a jab.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Slater checks it.
Slater is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacroix throws a sloppy head kick and Slater moves out of range easily.
Lacroix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lacroix connects with a leg kick. Slater looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lacroix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacroix.
Lacroix tries to close the distance and clinch but Slater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slater misses with a body shot.
Slater throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacroix.
Lacroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Lacroix misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lacroix tries a low kick but Slater avoids it.
Lacroix throws a leg kick
and Lacroix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacroix connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Slater will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.
Slater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacroix.
Lacroix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slater avoids the body shot from Lacroix.
Lacroix motions for Slater to come forward. Lacroix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Slater misses its intended target.
Jack Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Lacroix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slater misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lacroix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slater here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacroix throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater scores with a nice strike.
Lacroix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slater connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacroix scrambles back to his feet.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Lacroix looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Slater lands a jab to the nose.
Slater moves out of range as Lacroix strikes.
Lacroix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slater tests Lacroix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacroix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lacroix tried to score with a low kick but Slater checks it.
Nice body punch from Lacroix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Slater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacroix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slater.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Lacroix's head but Lacroix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacroix misses with a looping right.
Lacroix looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacroix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacroix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Slater finds it's way through Lacroix's defenses.
Slater misses the jab.
Slater throws a hook but Lacroix avoids it easily.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
Lacroix slips a jab from Slater.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slater.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacroix manages to avoid it.
Slater keeps the fight on the outside.
Slater misses with a two punch combination.
Lacroix looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
Slater misses the jab.
Lacroix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater's corner calls for a 1-2. Slater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Slater misses.
Slater throws an overhand right that lands on Lacroix's shoulder, as Lacroix tries to avoid the shot.
Lacroix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lacroix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lacroix moves away from the strike by Slater.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Lacroix's head but Lacroix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Slater misses.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lacroix looks to land a body kick but Slater moved away.
Lacroix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacroix manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Slater dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lacroix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Lacroix.
Lacroix just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater misses with a left hand
and Lacroix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lacroix.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lacroix misses with a punch to the body.
Lacroix throws a head punch that misses.
Lacroix misses with the head strike.
Slater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lacroix tries to land a knee to the head but Slater blocks with his arms.
Slater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slater's elbow.
Slater is trying to push Lacroix away but Lacroix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacroix defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
Slater connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Lacroix moves away and avoids it.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacroix.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacroix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slater misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater blocks a jab.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacroix.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a body shot.
Slater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacroix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lacroix tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacroix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slater dips to his left and cracks Lacroix with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater lands with an uppercut that bounces Lacroix off the cage and back into rage.
Lacroix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lacroix throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slater throws out the jab.
Lacroix misses with a looping right.
Lacroix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daniel Lacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacroix.
Lacroix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slater throws an overhand right that lands on Lacroix's shoulder, as Lacroix tries to avoid the shot.
Slater lands a jab to Lacroix's midsection.
Slater connects with a right hand. Lacroix shakes it off.
Slater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slater missing with a left hand there. Lacroix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lacroix is rocked!
Slater fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacroix.
Lacroix is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Slater lands with a straight right. Lacroix didn't see that one coming.
Lacroix looks to land a body kick but Slater moved away.
Lacroix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slater.
Jack Slater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lacroix seems to have recovered his senses.
Slater lands with a hook. Lacroix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lacroix's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slater looks to throw the jab but Lacroix is out of range.
Slater takes one to the chin there.
Lacroix misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slater, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Slater!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dru Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dru Rivers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
195 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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24
191 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Rivers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with 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!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Rivers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rivers.
Jackson misses the jab.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivers is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Rivers misses with a leg kick.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Rivers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rivers slips a straight right by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivers is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Rivers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers misses with a hook
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Rivers lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Rivers is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Donk. Jackson catches Rivers right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivers doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rivers throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Rivers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson works Rivers's body with a nice hook.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivers wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rivers might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Rivers connects with a single shot there.
Ben Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivers looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rivers tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Rivers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivers counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ben Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rivers avoids a kick to the body.
Rivers moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
A left lands for Jackson.
Rivers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivers throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rivers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson works over Rivers's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Rivers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rivers's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Rivers misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Rivers is rocked!
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Rivers seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivers will feel that in the morning.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson cracks Rivers with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rivers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rivers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rivers! Jackson dives in looking to finish! Rivers is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuki comes to the cage accompanied by Norther - Released. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
166 lbs
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23
168 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Penn!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Tatsuki misses with a body kick.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tatsuki misses with the combination.
Tatsuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Penn wants to clinch.
Tatsuki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatsuki slips under a jab from Penn.
Tatsuki throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Tatsuki only half commits.
Tatsuki tries to move into range but Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tatsuki throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatsuki fails to land the takedown.
Penn swings for the body but Tatsuki moves out of range.
Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatsuki connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatsuki shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassius Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tatsuki 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 Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Tatsuki has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayuri Tatsuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuki.
A head kick misses from Tatsuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tatsuki rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatsuki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatsuki looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Tatsuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Penn slips under a jab from Tatsuki.
Penn throws a body punch but Tatsuki moves out of range.
Tatsuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Tatsuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatsuki throws a big shot that misses.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to bum rush Tatsuki with a series of wild strikes but Tatsuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatsuki misses with a double jab.
Tatsuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Tatsuki settles back down.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatsuki lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.
Penn jabs Tatsuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Penn throws a body punch but Tatsuki moves out of range.
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn works Tatsuki's body with a nice hook.
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tatsuki throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Tatsuki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penn slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Tatsuki misses.
Tatsuki loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
No luck for Tatsuki with that takedown attempt.
Tatsuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a series of punches but Tatsuki avoids them all with ease.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tatsuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Tatsuki sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayuri Tatsuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Penn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatsuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatsuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Tatsuki persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatsuki. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tatsuki scoring well with a low kick there.
Tatsuki misses with a body kick.
Tatsuki throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Tatsuki staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatsuki moves away.
Tatsuki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tatsuki finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Tatsuki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatsuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Penn.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tatsuki.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick but Penn moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Tatsuki dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Tatsuki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
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!
Tatsuki lands a slapping body shot.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Penn moves away from the strike by Tatsuki.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatsuki circles away.
Penn cracks Tatsuki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Tatsuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Tatsuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tatsuki thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Penn avoids the body shot from Tatsuki.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatsuki.
Penn jabs at Tatsuki's body.
Penn gets caught napping as Tatsuki dives in and scores a takedown. Penn manages to retain guard.
Tatsuki trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Tatsuki advances to half guard.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Tatsuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Tatsuki in his half guard.
Tatsuki is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tatsuki to get the leverage.
Tatsuki wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tatsuki trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Mayuri Tatsuki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tatsuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tatsuki avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Tatsuki ducks right into an uppercut from Penn.
Nice shot by Tatsuki.
Tatsuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Tatsuki persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tatsuki.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Tatsuki throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Tatsuki only half commits.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tatsuki as Penn shoots in.
Mayuri Tatsuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Penn.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatsuki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tatsuki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tatsuki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatsuki has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Tatsuki cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Tatsuki from controlling successfully.
Tatsuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tatsuki won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Mayuri Tatsuki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tatsuki blocks a jab.
Tatsuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
A slow jab from Tatsuki misses its intended target.
Tatsuki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatsuki is just out of range.
Mayuri Tatsuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Tatsuki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tatsuki has his hands clasped together around Penn's back. He's all about the action.
Cassius Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Tatsuki defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatsuki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki is adopting a defensive guard.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatsuki is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Tatsuki blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatsuki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mayuri Tatsuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatsuki 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mayuri Tatsuki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sanouk Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex comes to the cage accompanied by Illusion-DJ Tiesto. Sanouk Fairtex had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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161 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sanouk Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider shoots in but Fairtex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneider throws a big shot that misses.
Schneider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairtex.
Schneider scores with a one two! Fairtex had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schneider is defended easily by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a low kick but Schneider moves out of range easily.
Schneider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Sanouk Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Schneider.
Schneider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schneider.
Fairtex swats away the attempt to clinch by Schneider.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fairtex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Schneider swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schneider thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Schneider. Those never looked like landing.
Fairtex blocks a jab.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schneider misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Schneider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schneider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fairtex finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from Schneider misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Fairtex.
Max Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schneider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schneider moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Fairtex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schneider throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fairtex counters with a leg kick.
Fairtex avoids the body shot from Schneider.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider wants to clinch.
Schneider looks to land a left hand but Fairtex moved out of range nicely.
Sanouk Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schneider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Schneider pushes him off.
Jab by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schneider's calf.
Schneider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schneider misses with a left hand
and Fairtex counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schneider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex feints and then cracks Schneider's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schneider down.
The fighters circling - Schneider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schneider misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schneider.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Schneider moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Schneider moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fairtex backs up against the cage.
Schneider throws a hook but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schneider doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Schneider there.
It looks like Sanouk Fairtex has been cut.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schneider on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Schneider is looking to clinch.
Schneider wants to clinch
and Fairtex counters with a good low kick that Schneider was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Schneider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex'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.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schneider.
Schneider throws a hook but Fairtex avoids it easily.
Fairtex throws a low kick but Schneider avoids it.
Schneider thows a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex scores with a push kick.
Schneider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairtex.
Schneider blocks the body kick.
Schneider swings for the body but Fairtex moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Schneider checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fairtex slips under a jab.
Schneider thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex defending well as Schneider loads up on a big left hand.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Schneider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schneider misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schneider.
Schneider throws a hook but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex defending well as Schneider loads up on a big left hand.
Schneider fails to land the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fairtex.
Schneider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Schneider.
Fairtex throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Fairtex finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schneider throws a right hand that misses
and Fairtex counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fairtex throws a lazy head kick
and Schneider counters with a takedown into side control.
Schneider is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schneider throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fairtex tries to buck Schneider off but Schneider is having none of it.
Fairtex trying to remain calm as Schneider controls from the top position.
Schneider throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Schneider throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Schneider tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fairtex being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fairtex wants to control but Schneider postures up.
Schneider landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Schneider just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Schneider has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fairtex managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schneider.
Fairtex trying to remain calm as Schneider controls from the top position.
Schneider throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fairtex works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Schneider stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Schneider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schneider misses the jab.
Schneider tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Schneider has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fairtex.
Schneider closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Schneider pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schneider lands a jab.
Schneider misses with a straight left.
Fairtex looks to land a left hand but Schneider moved out of range nicely.
Schneider tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schneider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairtex looks to throw a body kick
and Schneider counters with a left and a right that stings Fairtex.
Schneider just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fairtex throws a front kick that sends Schneider stumbling back into the cage.
Fairtex wants to land a leg kick but Schneider is out of range.
Fairtex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schneider darts in and clinches Fairtex up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Schneider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schneider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Schneider.
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!
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Schneider looking for a takedown.
Schneider misses with a body punch.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schneider's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Schneider.
Schneider avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
Schneider has a couple of punches blocked by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schneider pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex tries to land knees in the clinch but Schneider avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schneider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schneider tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Schneider avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the cage.
Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schneider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Schneider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Schneider pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schneider wants a takedown.
Sanouk Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Schneider.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but Schneider blocks it.
Fairtex tries to land knees in the clinch but Schneider avoids the damage to the body.
Schneider stalling in the clinch but Fairtex improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider scores with a shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schneider.
Schneider lands an elbow inside.
Fairtex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schneider misses with the head strike.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Fairtex fails to land.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schneider avoids it.
Schneider has picked Fairtex up - he's going for a ride! Schneider dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Schneider is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Schneider really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schneider takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schneider misses with a jab to the body
and Fairtex counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Schneider looks to land a right hand but Fairtex moved out of range.
Schneider moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
Schneider shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schneider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Nice uppercut there from Schneider.
Fairtex is looking to slow Schneider down with leg kicks.
Fairtex scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schneider moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
Crunch! Fairtex slams his shin into Schneider's torso.
No luck for Schneider with that takedown attempt.
Schneider is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schneider misses with a left hand
and Fairtex counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schneider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Schneider.
Fairtex fakes the leg kick and cracks Schneider in the body.
Fairtex scoring well with a low kick there.
Schneider checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schneider looks for a takedown but Fairtex sprawls well.
Sanouk Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Schneider.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
Fairtex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schneider on the side of the head.
Fairtex lands a nice looking kick to the body. Schneider takes a step back to recover.
Schneider throws the left hand but Fairtex avoids the punch easily.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schneider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Fairtex avoids the body shot from Schneider.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schneider's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schneider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairtex.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schneider has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fairtex misses with a straight right.
Schneider lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.
Fairtex moves away from the strike by Schneider.
Fairtex moves away from the strike by Schneider.
Schneider looks for a takedown but Fairtex sprawls well.
Schneider throws a hook but Fairtex blocks it.
A solid body kick from Fairtex.
Sloppy strikes from Schneider. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Schneider misses.
Schneider throws a lazy body kick
and Fairtex counters with an inside leg kick.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Schneider pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schneider.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairtex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairtex.
Max Schneider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schneider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schneider drops his hands momentarily and Fairtex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schneider sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fairtex lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schneider will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanouk Fairtex had his way with Max Schneider in that round.
The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch combination from Schneider misses.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Fairtex slips a jab from Schneider.
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schneider throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. Schneider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairtex is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schneider checks a leg kick.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fairtex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schneider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schneider tries to stall but Fairtex uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schneider managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Schneider can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
Schneider throws a head punch that misses.
Schneider works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Schneider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schneider is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schneider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanouk Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairtex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schneider slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schneider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schneider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schneider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schneider controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
Schneider postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schneider showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schneider trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schneider looking to pass the guard.
Schneider showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schneider.
Max Schneider is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Schneider, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Schneider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schneider 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Schneider!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Claymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Laaksonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claymore's entrance music is Future World Music - Fight. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Claymore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Laaksonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claymore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Claymore throws a head kick but Laaksonen moves out of range.
Claymore moves forwards but Laaksonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Claymore misses with a series of wild punches.
Claymore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laaksonen.
Claymore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laaksonen's calf.
Laaksonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Claymores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laaksonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Claymore at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laaksonen is defended easily by Claymore.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laaksonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claymore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claymore throws a leg kick but Laaksonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laaksonen throws a hook to the side of Claymore's head but Claymore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laaksonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Claymore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Claymore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laaksonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Claymore throws a hook to the side of Laaksonen's head but Laaksonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claymore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Claymore. That's going to slow Laaksonen down.
Claymore scores with a hook to the body. Laaksonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laaksonen looks gassed!
Laaksonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Claymore counters with a stiff right hand.
Claymore throws a leg kick which misses Laaksonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Laaksonen tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claymore connects with a right that clearly hurt Laaksonen. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Claymore proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Laaksonen collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Claymore!
Andy Claymore retains his heavyweight title!
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