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SF97: Amsterdam Annihilation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jayne Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobb's entrance music is The Hero of Canton. A fine choice. Jayne Cobb could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Howard's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayne Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb throws a right hand that Howard ducks under and follows up with a left that Howard also avoids with ease.
Howard moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away
and Cobb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Howard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Cobb.
Howard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cobb up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cobb tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
Howard blocks an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Cobb stalling.
Howard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobb there as he acknowledges the shot.
Howard throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb lands with a slapping head kick.
Howard tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Cobb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Howard.
A head kick from Cobb lands but Howard takes it in his stride.
Howard looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Howard is looking to clinch but Cobb is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cobb connects with a nice short shot to Howard's temple.
Howard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cobb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Cobb sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Cobb there.
Howard wants to control but Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Howard trying to control here.
Cobb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cobb working Howard over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb slips a nice elbow through Howard's hands, connecting with Howard's forehead.
Cobb working over Howard with some ground and pound. Howard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Howard is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Howard avoid being mounted?
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cobb.
Howard has hold of Cobb's hands but Cobb slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cobb trying to control the action but Howard is working from the bottom.
Howard is looking for a sweep. Cobb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cobb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Howard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cobb passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cobb lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb breaks from Howard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cobb pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cobb controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cobb cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobb lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cobb breaks from Howard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cobb scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Howard is rocked!
Cobb thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayne Cobb 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.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Howard.
Howard misses with a jab to the body
and Cobb counters with a nice body kick.
Howard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Howard misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Howard misses its intended target.
Cobb moves out of range as Howard strikes.
Cobb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Howard looks to clinch
and Cobb counters with a flying knee that drops Howard!
Howard is still in real trouble! Can Cobb finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howard can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully.
Cobb postures up in Howard's guard and throws a big left but Howard blocks it.
Howard seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb is looking to work some ground and pound but Howard has wrist control.
Cobb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cobb 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.
Cobb is looking to work some ground and pound but Howard has wrist control.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howard can do to turn this around?
Cobb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cobb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cobb trying to control but Howard is working from the bottom.
Cobb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Howard keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Jayne Cobb wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Howard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Cobb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cobb slips under a jab from Howard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howard's sensitive parts.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Howard looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Howard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Howard.
A big head kick from Cobb and Howard is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Cobb postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Howard covers up, he's hurt! Cobb keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cobb and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cobb can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayne Cobb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammakko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saku Sammakko kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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168 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saku Sammakko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammakko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a body punch but Sammakko moves out of range.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sammakko.
Sammakko misses with an uppercut.
Sammakko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Sammakko.
Sammakko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Carlos Cruz has been cut.
Cruz slips under a jab from Sammakko.
Sammakko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sammakko.
Sammakko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sammakko misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Sammakko.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Sammakko moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Sammakko.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sammakko to score with a decent uppercut.
Sammakko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammakko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Sammakko throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Sammakko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammakko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sammakko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz wants to stand up but Sammakko is controlling him.
Sammakko won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Sammakko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammakko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammakko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sammakko checks a low kick from Cruz.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sammakko.
Sammakko digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Sammakko lands with a slapping head kick.
Sammakko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko closes the distance but Cruz moves to the side
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sammakko shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Cruz misses with a body punch
letting Sammakko counter with a right hand.
Sammakko throws a big shot that misses.
Sammakko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammakko somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sammakko misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Sammakko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Sammakko misses with a head kick.
Sammakko lands with a shot to the body.
Sammakko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sammakko tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Sammakko staying out of range there.
Sammakko blocks a leg kick.
Sammakko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sammakko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sammakko misses the jab.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sammakko slips a straight right by Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sammakko throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Sammakko lands a body shot.
Sammakko misses with a looping left.
Sammakko connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Cruz tenderised Sammakko's leg. Sammakko is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Sammakko moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Sammakko throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Sammakko slips under a jab.
Sammakko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Sammakko moves out of range of the strikes.
Sammakko ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sammakko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sammakko's calf.
Crunch! Sammakko slams his shin into Cruz's torso.
Sammakko fails with the takedown.
Sammakko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Sammakko didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sammakko will feel that in the morning.
Sammakko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz tries to land a body kick
and Sammakko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz connects with a looping right hand.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sammakko.
Sammakko rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sammakko.
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!
Sammakko jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sammakko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Sammakko's shoulder, as Sammakko tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Sammakko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Sammakko.
Sammakko tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sammakko lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Sammakko slips the punch.
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 Carlos Cruz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sammakko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Sammakko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Sammakko thows a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sammakko.
Sammakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Sammakko moved out of range.
Sammakko tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz throws a hook but Sammakko avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Carlos Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Sammakko counters with a straight right hand.
Sammakko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sammakko misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.
Sammakko throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Sammakko clobbers Cruz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Sammakko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Sammakko backpedaling.
A jab from Sammakko misses.
Sammakko misses with a looping left.
Sammakko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but Sammakko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammakko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sammakko wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Sammakko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cruz regains half guard.
Sammakko is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Sammakko 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.
Sammakko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to stand back up but Sammakko is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Sammakko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sammakko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Sammakko seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Sammakko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sammakko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Sammakko!
Saku Sammakko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steinar Sting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Step into a world - KRS One. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steinar Sting!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sting fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sting scores with a leg kick.
Sting tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sting misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Sting scores with a nice body kick.
Sting throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sting throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Sting backs away looking to recover.
Sting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sting moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Sting lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sting throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sting scores with a leg kick.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Sting saw that one coming.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Sting throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sting lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sting avoids a kick to the body.
Sting moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sting missing with knees to the body.
Sting struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sting blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Sting on the inside.
Sting wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sting.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sting misses with some punches.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sting avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sting.
Sting blocks a body shot from Nelson.
A short body shot lands from Nelson as the two fighters clinch.
Sting scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Sting controls the action.
Sting lands a right hand.
Sting blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Sting misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sting.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sting lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sting missing with knees to the body.
Sting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson is looking to slow Sting down with leg kicks.
Sting throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kimbo Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Sting.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a push kick but Sting slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Sting sees coming a mile off.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sting motions for Nelson to come forward. Sting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sting checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sting takes one to the chin there.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sting tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sting smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sting thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sting can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Sting tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sting throws out a leg kick but Nelson moves out of range and Sting only half commits.
Sting shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sting was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steinar Sting will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sting looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch but Sting moves out of range.
Sting throws a leg kick but Nelson moved away.
Sting throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
That kick from Sting tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sting throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Sting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sting checks a leg kick.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Sting looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sting paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Sting chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sting lands a body shot.
Sting fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body punch from Sting.
Sting lands a head kick!
Sting scores with a jab.
Sting is looking to clinch.
Sting with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sting misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sting.
Sting drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Sting from controlling successfully.
Nelson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sting fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Sting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson lands with a nice body kick.
Sting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson slips a straight right by Sting.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sting.
Sting lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sting. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Sting misses with a head kick.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sting chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson checks a low kick from Sting.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson stalks Sting and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sting's face. Sting staggers backwards, shaken.
Sting 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.
Nelson looks to land a combination. Sting sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Sting circles away.
Nelson tries to work over Sting's front leg with a kick but Sting checks it.
Steinar Sting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
Sting misses the shot to the body.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sting under the eye.
Sting takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sting.
Sting swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sting looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson lands with a hook. Sting tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steinar Sting will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Sting. Sting maintains the clinch.
Nelson tries to circle away but Sting has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Sting avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Sting tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Sting has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Sting.
Sting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson tries to work over Sting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sting controls his hands.
Sting on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sting as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Sting.
A head punch on the inside from Sting fails to land.
Sting scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sting misses with some punches.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sting is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sting digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sting counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sting at a distance.
Sting is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nelson rather than just go for the knockout.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
Sting checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Sting's body. Sting takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson wants to clinch but Sting slips to the side
and Sting counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steinar Sting is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Sting coming out on top.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Sting keeps it at a distance.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sting counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Kimbo Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sting tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sting tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson blocks a low kick nicely.
Sting fails with a takedown attempt.
Sting will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sting throws out a leg kick but Nelson moves out of range and Sting only half commits.
Sting misses with a body shot.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sting lands with a kick to the temple. Nelson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sting. That's going to slow Nelson down.
Sting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Sting counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nelson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nelson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sting thows a body kick. Nelson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Sting takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Sting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sting throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Nelson throws a jab when Sting was well out of range.
Sting fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Sting counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sting.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Sting is controlling him.
Sting tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Sting back against the cage.
Sting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Sting takes a shot to the head.
Sting avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Sting lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kimbo Nelson.
I think Sting has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steinar Sting!
Steinar Sting seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Amnesia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amnesia's entrance music is Pump It . 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Amnesia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo has a takedown stuffed.
Amnesia looks to land a body kick but Gonzo moved away.
Amnesia is looking to clinch.
Gonzo throws a head kick but Amnesia moves out of range.
Amnesia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amnesia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amnesia tries to clinch
and Gonzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amnesia wants to clinch but Gonzo slips to the side
and Gonzo counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Amnesia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Gonzo.
Amnesia tries to clinch up but Gonzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amnesia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amnesia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gonzo.
Gonzo in side control, throwing shots but Amnesia defends.
Gonzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Amnesia's head but Amnesia avoids it well.
Gonzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amnesia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Amnesia is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonzo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Amnesia is trying to escape and Gonzo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Amnesia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gonzo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dr Gonzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vvierme Llamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker comes to the cage accompanied by TBR - Bigger Than Kiss. Llamer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prodigy - Spitfire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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259 lbs
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277 lbs
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vvierme Llamer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llamer is looking to clinch but Stroker is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stroker.
Stroker throws a leg kick that misses.
Llamer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroker.
Nice defenses there by Stroker.
Donk. Stroker catches Llamer right on the button with a cross.
Llamer lands a jab to the nose.
Stroker 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.
It looks like Vvierme Llamer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Llamer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroker moves away.
Llamer looks to land a right hand but Stroker moved out of range.
Llamer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Llamer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Llamer tries to clinch up.
Stroker scores with a hook.
Llamer throws a hook but Stroker blocks it.
Stroker digs a good hook to Llamer's body.
Llamer throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stroker counter with a right hand.
Llamer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Llamer throws a hook but Stroker avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker swats away the attempt to clinch by Llamer.
Crunch! Llamer slams his shin into Stroker's torso.
Stroker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stroker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stroker thuds a left hand into Llamer's body.
Llamer throws a leg kick but Stroker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llamer. Stroker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroker scores with a shot to the body.
Stroker lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker fakes the leg kick and cracks Llamer in the body.
Llamer looks gassed!
Stroker lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Llamer is looking to close the distance but Stroker sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Llamer crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Llamer is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Harry Stroker!
A victorious Harry Stroker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Pozsgai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mk Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozsgai comes to the cage accompanied by Face in the Sand. Ultra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Big Bad - Satriani. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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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
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Stefan Pozsgai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mk Ultra!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozsgai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ultra counters with a stiff right hand.
Ultra thows a leg kick but Pozsgai checks it
and Pozsgai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pozsgai dives in and scores a takedown into Ultra's guard.
Pozsgai postures up.
Ultra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pozsgai is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozsgai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pozsgai has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ultra keeping moving, preventing Pozsgai from controlling successfully.
Ultra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pozsgai is one step ahead there.
Ultra keeping moving, preventing Pozsgai from controlling successfully.
Ultra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pozsgai wants to control from the top but Ultra keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pozsgai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ultra.
Ultra jabs at Pozsgai's body.
Pozsgai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pozsgai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pozsgai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ultra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pozsgai has passed into side control.
Ultra taking a bit of punishment here - Pozsgai scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pozsgai has hold of Ultra's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ultra tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pozsgai cranks the arm and Ultra screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ultra, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stefan Pozsgai!
Stefan Pozsgai made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Over 9000'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes into the arena with Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder blaring out of the sound system. Mansikka has chosen Sattuu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
185 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Mansikka!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Mansikka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansikka.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Mansikka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Mansikka scores with a hook.
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut.
Mansikka fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mansikka wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Mansikka tries to clinch up.
A big left from Mansikka misses.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Mansikka moved out of range nicely.
Mansikka throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Mansikka blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas throws a low kick but Mansikka moves out of range easily.
Mansikka closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Mansikka tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Mansikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Mansikka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas checks a low kick from Mansikka.
Thomas throws the left hand but Mansikka avoids the punch easily.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Mansikka moved away.
Mansikka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas catches Mansikka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mansikka doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Mansikka throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Mansikka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mansikka throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a leg kick.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansikka is just out of range.
Mansikka jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mansikka fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Thomas.
Mansikka throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Mansikka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansikka at a distance.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansikka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mansikka doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Mansikka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mansikka. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Mansikka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Mansikka avoids it.
Thomas connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mansikka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teppo Mansikka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mansikka swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mansikka. Mansikka obviously looking to wear him down.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mansikka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Thomas moves out of range as Mansikka strikes.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Mansikka's head.
Mansikka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Mansikka takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Mansikka takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas 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.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Mansikka avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Mansikka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mansikka trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas catches Mansikka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas blocks a head kick by Mansikka.
Mansikka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansikka moves away from the strike by Thomas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mansikka counters with a stiff right hand.
Doc Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Mansikka throws a sloppy head kick
and Thomas counters with a nice leg kick.
Mansikka misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka throws a leg kick that misses.
Mansikka throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Mansikka tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mansikka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Mansikka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mansikka wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Mansikka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Mansikka has control of the leg.
Mansikka uses his free foot to push down on Thomas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Mansikka maintains control.
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Mansikka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mansikka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mansikka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mansikka lands a heavy elbow.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Mansikka's attempts to control the action.
Mansikka controlling his opponent.
Mansikka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is desperately trying to improve his position but Mansikka has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka fails to take his opponent's back.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas wants to hold on but Mansikka pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansikka is landing with some decent strikes but Thomas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mansikka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thomas has worked his arm free - good work by Thomas!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansikka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mansikka has time to react.
Thomas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Mansikka does no damage.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Mansikka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mansikka to the ground. Thomas is now in Mansikka's guard.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Mansikka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mansikka is keeping the position for now.
Thomas postures up.
Mansikka is pulling down on Thomas's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas, at least for the moment.
Mansikka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mansikka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mansikka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mansikka 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.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mansikka is keeping the position for now.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mansikka keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mansikka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Mansikka pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mansikka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mansikka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas tries to work over Mansikka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansikka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansikka is struggling to control the position.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Doc Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansikka was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Mansikka shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Mansikka misses with a series of wild punches.
Mansikka takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Mansikka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansikka slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mansikka misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Mansikka's shoulder, as Mansikka tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mansikka!
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mansikka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
Teppo Mansikka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Kubica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Kubica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi ducks right into an uppercut from Kubica.
Kubica is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orochi.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Kubica moves out of range easily.
A left and a right from Kubica both land. Nice combination.
Kubica misses with a double jab.
Kubica lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubica.
Kubica tries to bum rush Orochi with a series of wild strikes but Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubica throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses.
Kubica bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orochi's head backwards.
Orochi cracks the inside of Kubica's front leg.
Orochi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kubica lands a slapping body shot.
Kubica cracks Orochi with a good jab.
Orochi moves in looking to clinch but Kubica pushes him off.
Orochi lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kubica circles away quickly and effectively.
Orochi closes the distance and clinches.
Kubica is working Orochi over against the cage.
Kubica tries a body shot but Orochi blocks it.
Nice body punch from Orochi.
Orochi pushes Kubica back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orochi effectively controlling the action here.
Orochi gets through Kubica's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kubica misses with some punches.
Orochi blocking some punches.
Orochi blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kubica throws an elbow but misses.
Orochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orochi.
Kubica is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Kubica.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi has Kubica pressed against the cage, preventing Kubica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubica is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kubica slips a jab from Orochi.
Orochi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orochi wants to slow Kubica down by chopping away at his legs.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orochi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kubica.
Kubica staying out of range there.
Doppo Orochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi tries to clinch there but Kubica circles away.
Kubica really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kubica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubica.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses
and Kubica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orochi thumps Kubica with a low kick.
Kubica tries to bum rush Orochi with a series of wild strikes but Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kubica looks to score with a jab to the body but Orochi is just out of range.
Kubica lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubica scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kubica uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Kubica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Orochi wants to land a leg kick but Kubica is out of range.
Orochi throws a head kick but Kubica moves out of range.
Orochi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orochi lands a body shot.
Orochi connects with a solid leg kick.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Kubica moves out of range easily.
Orochi throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Kimi Kubica has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Orochi.
Orochi lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubica throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orochi clinches up against the cage.
Kubica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kubica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kubica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kubica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orochi manages to break the clinch.
Kubica misses with a wild body shot.
Orochi thumps Kubica with a low kick.
Kubica is looking to wear down Orochi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kubica takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orochi is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kubica slips a jab from Orochi.
Kubica is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kubica avoids the head kick by Orochi.
Kubica wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doppo Orochi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimi Kubica's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubica misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Orochi misses its intended target.
Jab from Orochi.
Kubica throws a lazy right hand but Orochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orochi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kubica checks the leg kick.
Orochi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kubica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kubica misses.
Kubica bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orochi's head backwards.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubica moves out of range as Orochi throws a body kick.
Orochi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Orochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Kubica moves out of range easily.
Kubica connects with a body shot that sends Orochi's belly button to the back.
Kubica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubica just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Kubica as he checks the leg kick.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubica misses the shot to the body.
Kubica swings for the body but Orochi moves out of range.
Kubica lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kubica checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubica scores with a nice head shot.
Kubica scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubica has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orochi.
Orochi thumps Kubica with a low kick.
Kubica fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orochi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kubica tests Orochi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orochi lands with a nice combination. Kubica backs away looking to recover.
Kubica avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kubica jabs Orochi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orochi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubica manages to avoid it.
Orochi fails to land with a series of punches.
Orochi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubica.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubica blocks a leg kick.
Kubica scores with a jab. Orochi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orochi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orochi duly obliges.
Orochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubica.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orochi.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Kubica.
Kubica scores with a body shot.
Jab from Kubica.
Orochi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kubica scores with a hook to the body. Orochi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orochi throws a big shot that misses.
Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orochi throws a low kick, looking for Kubica's leg but Kubica calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubica throws a shot from downtown. Orochi moves away and avoids it.
Orochi misses with the body kick
and Kubica counters with a nice body shot.
Orochi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kubica ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kubica blocks a head kick by Orochi.
Orochi is breathing heavily.
Orochi takes a swing at Kubica's ribcage but misses.
Orochi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orochi loads up on a big right hand but Kubica slips the punch.
Kubica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orochi connects with a solid leg kick.
Orochi throws a hook but Kubica avoids it easily.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Kubica moves out of range easily.
Orochi tries to clinch but Kubica moves out of range.
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 Kimi Kubica will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimi Kubica's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A left lands for Kubica.
Orochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubica was well out of range. Poor timing from Orochi.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kubica.
Kubica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doppo Orochi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orochi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orochi looks to land a right hand but Kubica moved out of range.
Kubica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orochi moves away.
Kubica is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orochi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kubica.
Kubica has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orochi.
Orochi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kubica to counter with a crisp jab.
Kubica misses with a body shot.
Kubica avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orochi.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubica uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orochi tries to clinch but Kubica is having none of it.
Orochi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubica misses with a straight left.
Kubica gets tackled into the cage by Orochi. Orochi maintains the clinch.
Orochi blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Orochi.
Orochi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kubica throws an elbow that misses.
Orochi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orochi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubica is out of range.
Orochi throws a low kick but Kubica moves out of range easily.
Orochi takes a swing at Kubica's ribcage but misses.
Orochi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kubica smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orochi connects with a high kick.
Donk. Kubica catches Orochi right on the button with a cross.
Kubica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orochi.
Orochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kubica wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubica fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Orochi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orochi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubica.
Orochi throws a head kick but Kubica moves out of range.
Kubica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orochi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubica manages to avoid it.
Orochi avoids the body shot from Kubica.
Kubica misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kubica as he connects with a hook.
Orochi swings for the body but Kubica moves out of range.
Orochi throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kubica checks a leg kick.
Kubica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orochi.
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Kubica counters with a series of strikes. Orochi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kubica stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kubica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orochi throws a front kick aimed at Kubica's knee but Kubica avoids it well.
Kubica lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orochi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orochi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orochi throws out a leg kick but Kubica moves out of range and Orochi only half commits.
Orochi is looking to clinch.
Orochi tries to land a leg kick but Kubica saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doppo Orochi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orochi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doppo Orochi!
During a confident post fight interview, Doppo Orochi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Rauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rauta has chosen Frederik - Harva Meistä On Rautaa as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Shannon Bannon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shannon Bannon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Decent wrestler
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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shannon Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Bannon coming out on top.
It looks like Pertti Rauta has been cut.
Rauta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bannon throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range.
Bannon misses with a shot to the body
and Rauta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shannon Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rauta slips a straight right by Bannon.
Bannon throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Bannon throws a hook but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta lands with a hook. Bannon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rauta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bannon to score with a decent uppercut.
Rauta lands a really nice looking cross but Bannon seems unphased.
Rauta clinches.
Rauta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bannon.
Nice elbow from Rauta.
It looks like Shannon Bannon has been cut.
Rauta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rauta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bannon's face.
Bannon is breathing heavily.
Rauta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta lands a good knee to the midsection. Bannon won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta lands a good knee to the midsection. Bannon won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rauta.
Shannon Bannon's cut is getting worse.
Rauta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rauta pushes Bannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta lands a left hand.
Bannon is rocked!
Shannon Bannon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rauta unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Bannon out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Bannon off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pertti Rauta!
Pertti Rauta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fight Day Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Brealey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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142 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Brealey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brealey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spar throws a body kick that misses.
Brealey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brealey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spar takes one on the button.
Alex Brealey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar slips a straight right by Brealey.
Spar slips under a jab from Brealey.
Spar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brealey to score with a decent uppercut.
Spar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brealey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spar scrambles back to his feet.
Spar shoots in for a takedown but Brealey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spar misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Spar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Brealey.
Spar throws a wild body kick that Brealey sees coming a mile off.
Brealey takes a swing at Spar's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
Brealey moves out of range as Spar throws a body kick.
Brealey misses with a hook.
Brealey moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Spar.
Spar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brealey.
Alex Brealey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar moves out of range as Brealey throws a body kick.
Brealey swings widly with a right hand
and Brealey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brealey avoids a kick to the body.
Brealey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brealey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spar throws a jab but it's blocked by Brealey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar throws a leg kick which misses Brealey's front leg but catches the back leg as Brealey tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brealey tries to clinch up.
Spar throws a leg kick but Brealey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brealey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brealey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brealey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spar will feel that in the morning.
Brealey avoids a kick to the body.
Brealey moves forwards but Spar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brealey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brealey misses with a body shot.
Brealey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brealey lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brealey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brealey slips a jab from Spar.
Brealey misses with a body shot.
Spar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brealey manages to avoid it.
Brealey misses with an uppercut.
Spar throws a hook but Brealey blocks it.
Brealey takes the fight into the clinch.
Brealey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spar blocks it with crossed arms.
Brealey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brealey lands a knee to the body.
Brealey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spar's face.
Spar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brealey backwards.
Spar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brealey blocks a body shot from Spar.
Brealey lands a nice shot to the body.
Brealey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brealey scores a nice knee to the body.
Spar tries to circle away but Brealey has him pinned against the cage.
Spar takes a shot to the head.
Spar tries a body shot but Brealey blocks it.
Brealey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spar's efforts to push away.
Brealey tries to land knees in the clinch but Spar avoids the damage to the body.
Brealey lands a hook that snaps the head of Spar backwards.
Spar stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brealey lands an elbow that stopped Spar in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Spar.
Spar jumps guard and drags Brealey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spar pushes a forearm under Brealey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brealey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Spar!
Bjj Spar is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Bjj Spar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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