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Valhalla 52: Four Kings PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van Der Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chez Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chez Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws out a leg kick but Weed moves out of range and Michaels only half commits.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Weed scores with a three punch combo!
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weed moves away.
Michaels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Michaels throws a hook but Weed blocks it.
Weed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Michaels finds it's way round the side to connect with Weed's head.
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels misses with a left hand
and Weed counters with a shoot takedown. Michaels fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Weed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels is trying to keep Weed in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weed won't allow Michaels to get back to his feet.
Weed connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Weed postures up.
Weed trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Michaels is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Van Der Weed just wasn't active enough.
Weed lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed checks a leg kick.
Weed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels throws a right hand that misses
and Weed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Weed moved out of range.
Michaels misses with a double jab
and Weed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michaels throws a body punch but Weed moves out of range.
Weed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michaels misses with a right hand
and Weed counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weed avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and Weed counters with a single leg into guard. Michaels didn't expect that.
Weed drops back looking for a leg! Michaels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Michaels manages to kick Weed off! Weed jumps back into Michaels's guard.
Weed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weed wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Weed is working hard here to advance position.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Weed connects with a couple of short punches.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michaels holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chez Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weed swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Weed dives in and scores a takedown into Michaels's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weed postures up.
Weed pushing down on Michaels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Michaels moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weed slips nicely into half guard.
Michaels wants to control but Weed is keeping busy.
Michaels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Weed 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.
Weed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michaels is just riding it out for now. Weed eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels is looking to control Weed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michaels avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Der Weed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michaels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michaels throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Van Der Weed has been cut.
Weed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels throws a hook but Weed avoids it easily.
Michaels throws a poor cross that misses
so Weed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weed is controlling him.
Weed is fighting to break Michaels's control of his arms but Michaels is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Weed from controlling successfully.
Weed stays in close to Michaels's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michaels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
Weed throws a strike but Michaels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Michaels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weed's guard.
Weed throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Weed is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
Weed looking for a guillotine here but Michaels defends easily.
Michaels stands and steps away. Weed gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a poor cross that misses
and Weed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Weed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels is trying to control the position but Weed postures up.
Weed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
Weed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michaels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weed staying calm.
Weed is trying to get an arm triangle but Michaels is defending well.
Michaels is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Weed is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Michaels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Weed is controlling him well.
Weed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michaels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Weed tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Weed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Michaels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Weed's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Weed! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Michaels has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Van Der Weed!
Van Der Weed very nearly forgot to thank Meat and Two Veg amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Strudel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strudel has chosen I'm too Sexy - Right said Fred as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Strudel!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strudel thinking.
Strudel shoots and misses
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taalasmaa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taalasmaa passes to full mount!
Taalasmaa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Strudel is bucking up trying to escape but Taalasmaa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Strudel is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Rudolf Strudel has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Strudel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taalasmaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strudel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount and Strudel is in trouble!
That has opened up Rudolf Strudel's cut even more.
Taalasmaa controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strudel wants to control but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Taalasmaa.
Strudel is rocked!
The cut above Rudolf Strudel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Taalasmaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taalasmaa drops a big elbow. That's hurt Strudel! More shots from Taalasmaa and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Taalasmaa!
Kari Taalasmaa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lovely Day - Bill Withers. Becker has chosen Masta Ace - Sittin On Chrome as his entrance music. Bruce Becker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mason Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Becker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Becker throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Becker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Becker's knee momentarily.
Becker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Becker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Becker avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Becker.
Becker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Becker misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Becker misses
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson motions for Becker to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Becker takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Becker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Becker shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Becker.
Becker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Becker misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Bruce Becker has been cut.
Becker jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Becker connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becker misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson is rocked!
Becker looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Becker misses the target.
Becker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Becker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Becker looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Becker throws out the jab.
Becker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruce Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Becker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Becker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Becker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Becker is rocked!
Becker throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Becker just misses with a punch to the body.
Becker tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Becker.
Becker takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mason Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Becker's cut.
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.
Becker throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Becker throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Becker misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Becker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Becker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Becker avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Becker.
Becker slips under a jab from Jackson.
Becker throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson slips a straight right by Becker.
Becker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Becker on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Becker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Becker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Becker.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Becker looks to throw a body kick
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mason Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Becker.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Becker walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Mason Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
A slow jab from Becker misses its intended target.
Becker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Becker.
Becker throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Becker misses with a body punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Becker throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Becker is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Becker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becker somewhat.
Becker seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Becker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Becker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Becker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Becker avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Becker stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Becker tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Becker has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Becker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Becker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Becker.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Becker manages to avoid it.
Becker throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Becker 's knee.
Becker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Becker.
Becker looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Becker throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Becker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson slips a jab from Becker.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Becker misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Becker struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Becker breaks from the clinch.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Becker's head backwards.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Becker's ribs.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Becker doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Becker throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Becker.
Becker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Becker. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Becker misses.
Becker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Becker.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Becker.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Becker is out of range.
Becker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson cracks Becker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Becker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Becker.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Becker. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Becker throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Becker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson jabs Becker right on the nose. Becker blinks but takes it well.
Jackson thows a body kick. Becker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson rushes Becker and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker looking to stall.
Becker looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Jackson!
Mason Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, Untouchable Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Munchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolo Broska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broska has chosen Behemoth- The Reign Ov Shemsu-Hor as his entrance music. Vladislav Munchkin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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250 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladislav Munchkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolo Broska!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broska throws a sloppy head kick
and Munchkin counters with a nice body kick.
Broska looks gassed!
Munchkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Broska under the eye.
That kick from Munchkin tenderised Broska's leg. Broska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munchkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Nikolo Broska has been cut.
Munchkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munchkin lands a big head kick that sends Broska to the canvas! Munchkin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladislav Munchkin!
Vladislav Munchkin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fusion Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uche Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Boom ft. T-Pain. Mohammed is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Dog Eat Dog. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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286 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fusion Drone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uche Mohammed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drone looks to land a left hand but Mohammed moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Mohammed - just one landing.
Mohammed works Drone's body with a nice hook.
A cross from Mohammed lands.
Mohammed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mohammed misses with a few strikes there.
Drone moves out of range as Mohammed strikes.
Mohammed misses with a series of wild punches.
Mohammed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drone's head backwards.
Mohammed misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone moves out of range of the strikes.
Mohammed cracks Drone with an open hand slap.
Mohammed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good work by Drone as he checks the leg kick.
Mohammed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mohammed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drone fails with a takedown attempt.
Drone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mohammed circles away.
Mohammed slaps away a takedown attempt from Drone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fusion Drone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Mohammed as he connects with a hook.
Drone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drone tries for a takedown but Mohammed circles away easily
and Mohammed counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Fusion Drone has been cut.
Mohammed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohammed circles away quickly and effectively.
Drone is breathing heavily.
Drone dives in and grabs Mohammed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mohammed pushes down on Drone's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drone moves away.
Mohammed clobbers Drone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Drone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mohammed throws a right and a left that Drone avoids nicely.
Mohammed scores with the left hand. Drone knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Mohammed misses its intended target.
Drone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mohammed looks to land a combination but Drone avoids it well.
Mohammed throws a series of punches but Drone moves out of range.
Mohammed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mohammed.
Drone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Drone won't allow Mohammed to get back to his feet.
Drone 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.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Drone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drone advances position into side control!
Drone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mohammed, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mohammed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drone off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uche Mohammed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fusion Drone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mohammed misses the shot to the body.
Mohammed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drone.
Mohammed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mohammed connects with the punch.
Mohammed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mohammed misses with a wild body shot.
Drone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mohammed pinned against the cage. Mohammed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mohammed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uche Mohammed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed defending well as Drone loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mohammed, as that shot connected.
Drone shoots for a double leg takedown but Mohammed sprawls well. He's pushed Drone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drone throws the left hand but Mohammed avoids the punch easily.
Mohammed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fusion Drone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone slips under a jab.
Drone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mohammed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drone scrambles back to his feet.
Drone walks into a stiff left hand from Mohammed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed staying out of range there.
Mohammed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mohammed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mohammed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohammed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed defending well as Drone loads up on a big left hand.
Mohammed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drone throws out the jab.
Mohammed misses with an uppercut.
Mohammed connects with the punch.
Mohammed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mohammed. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mohammed throws a right hand that Drone ducks under and follows up with a left that Drone also avoids with ease.
Drone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed fails to land with a series of punches.
Uche Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Mohammed.
Drone misses with a straight left.
Mohammed lands a jab to the nose.
Mohammed misses with a two punch combination.
Drone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Drone or perhaps it was just good defense by Mohammed which made him look bad.
Drone misses with a low kick as Mohammed jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uche Mohammed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fusion Drone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mohammed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drone dodges the punch combination from Mohammed.
No joy there for Mohammed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mohammed connects with the punch.
Drone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mohammed was covering up waiting for the punch and Drone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mohammed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mohammed is looking to stand up but Drone isn't so interested in that idea.
Drone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mohammed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mohammed trying to keep a closed guard but Drone is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drone is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mohammed is on top in guard.
Mohammed preventing the sweep.
Uche Mohammed 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.
Mohammed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mohammed misses with a two punch combination.
Mohammed lands the left hand.
Mohammed scores with a jab. Drone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mohammed throws a right hand that Drone ducks under and follows up with a left that Drone also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Mohammed. No joy for Drone on that attempt.
Mohammed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mohammed. Drone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mohammed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mohammed manages to avoid it.
Mohammed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mohammed throws a right hand that Drone ducks under and follows up with a left that Drone also avoids with ease.
Drone misses with an uppercut.
Drone walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drone throws a front kick aimed at Mohammed's knee but Mohammed avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Drone.
Drone throws a hook but Mohammed avoids it easily.
Drone misses with a body shot.
Drone is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mohammed's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mohammed throws a jab when Drone was well out of range.
Drone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mohammed misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohammed throws a chopping leg kick but Drone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Mohammed does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uche Mohammed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mohammed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uche Mohammed!
A victorious Uche Mohammed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ignatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Dawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Ignatowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatowski, as that shot connected.
Dawn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawn shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawn.
Igor Ignatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Dawn.
Dawn misses with a takedown
and Ignatowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
Ignatowski lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Dawn sprawling to the canvas. Ignatowski follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Dawn hang on?
Dawn is rocked!
It looks like Richard Dawn 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!
Ignatowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawn is still in real trouble! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Ignatowski stops Dawn from getting back to his feet.
Dawn seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Dawn is defending it quite comfortably.
Dawn wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn gets full guard.
Dawn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dawn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dawn working for submissions but it's allowed Ignatowski to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dawn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dawn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Dawn's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawn controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Dawn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawn working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawn has wrist control.
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Dawn has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Dawn has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws an elbow that misses. Dawn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ignatowski's guard. Nice move by Dawn!
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Dawn postures up.
Dawn wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dawn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawn has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ignatowski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dawn passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Ignatowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Dawn's cut.
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.
Dawn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ignatowski counter with a right hand.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatowski connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatowski as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Dawn crashing down! Dawn tries to stagger back to his feet but Ignatowski just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Dawn asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Ignatowski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timofey Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyko comes to the cage accompanied by Kamaedzitca - Колазварl. Rahman has chosen Piss up a Rope as his entrance music. Timofey Boyko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Rahman's chin.
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timofey Boyko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman thuds his right hand into Boyko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlos Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Boyko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahman's knee momentarily.
Boyko lands with a kick to the temple. Rahman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rahman throws a jab when Boyko was well out of range.
Boyko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman connects with a right hand. Boyko shakes it off.
Boyko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boyko.
Rahman tests Boyko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rahman lands a really nice looking cross but Boyko seems unphased.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Boyko tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Boyko.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Boyko moved out of range.
Boyko moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
A big left from Rahman misses.
Boyko misses with a jab to the body
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Boyko misses with a body shot.
Boyko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahman is out of range.
Boyko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boyko scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Boyko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boyko moves out of range of the body kick.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Boyko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman blocks a leg kick.
Rahman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boyko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyko takes one to the chin there.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Boyko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boyko avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Boyko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyko.
Boyko slips a straight right by Rahman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Boyko avoids them all with ease.
Rahman fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Boyko.
Boyko throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Boyko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahman fails with the takedown.
Timofey Boyko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boyko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman throws a good cross that connects.
Boyko throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Good work by Boyko as he checks the leg kick.
Boyko is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Boyko is looking to slow Rahman down with leg kicks.
Boyko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rahman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boyko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Boyko.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Boyko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boyko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rahman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Timofey Boyko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Rahman with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boyko.
Boyko scores with a hook to the body. Rahman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahman dips to his left and cracks Boyko with an uppercut!
Boyko defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boyko counters with a low kick, right behind Rahman 's knee.
Boyko ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Boyko throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Boyko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahman gets tackled into the cage by Boyko. Boyko maintains the clinch.
Boyko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rahman tries to break the clinch but Boyko is controlling the position.
Boyko lands with a left to the head.
Rahman is trying to break free.
Boyko landing knees to the body.
Boyko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boyko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman blocks the elbow strike.
Boyko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rahman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boyko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rahman's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boyko.
Boyko landing knees to the head.
Rahman avoiding damage as Boyko throws knees to the body.
Boyko lands an elbow just above Rahman 's eye.
Rahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
That kick from Boyko tenderised Rahman's leg. Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman moves out of range as Boyko throws a body kick.
Rahman throws a hook but Boyko blocks it.
Rahman lands an overhand right.
Boyko slips under a jab.
Boyko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boyko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Rahman dives in and grabs Boyko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyko pushes down on Rahman's head and hops out.
Boyko throws a leg kick but Rahman moved away.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Boyko misses with a kick to the body.
Boyko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Boyko looks for the body kick but Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boyko tried to score with a low kick but Rahman checks it.
Boyko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Boyko moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Rahman checks a leg kick nicely.
Boyko dodges the punch combination from Rahman.
Timofey Boyko is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rahman's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko with a jab.
Boyko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahman to score with a decent uppercut.
Boyko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman misses the jab.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boyko just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Boyko slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyko connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Boyko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boyko lands a big head kick that sends Rahman tumbling to the mat! Boyko takes a step backwards and waves Rahman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rahman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Rahman is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyko finish him?
Boyko tries to land a leg kick but Rahman saw it coming and moves away.
Boyko blocks a jab.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Boyko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boyko dances in with a quick combination. Rahman is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Boyko snaps Rahman's head back. Rahman stumbles backwards against the cage. Boyko steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rahman's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rahman just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timofey Boyko!
After winning the bout, Timofey Boyko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nanos Perdatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perdatov comes to the cage accompanied by Muhammad Ali Speech. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nanos Perdatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Gein!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein slaps away a takedown attempt from Perdatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perdatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gein scores with a hook.
Gein thuds his right hand into Perdatov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gein misses with a straight right.
Perdatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gein.
Perdatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gein.
Perdatov scores with the left hand. Gein knows he should have avoided that one.
Gein thows a body shot but no joy.
Gein connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perdatov's head.
Gein connects with a crisp jab.
Gein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perdatov moves away from the strike by Gein.
Gein misses with a hook
and Perdatov counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perdatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gein.
Gein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perdatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perdatov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perdatov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gein with a nice cross.
Ed Gein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perdatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Gein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gein might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Perdatov gets the takedown into side control.
Perdatov wants to control but Gein is keeping him busy.
Gein tries to buck Perdatov off but Perdatov is having none of it.
Perdatov is looking to take a break and control but Gein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perdatov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Perdatov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Perdatov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perdatov lands a few punches from side control.
Perdatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gein keeps working.
Gein is trying to improve his position.
Perdatov 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.
Perdatov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Perdatov wants to control but Gein is keeping him busy.
Perdatov tries to move to mount but Gein blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perdatov slows the pace down.
Gein is not content to let Perdatov control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gein struggling a bit here.
Gein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perdatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Gein will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Perdatov.
Perdatov throws a combination that misses
and Gein counters with a head kick. That will keep Perdatov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Perdatov misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perdatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gein. Perdatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gein tests Perdatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perdatov.
Perdatov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nanos Perdatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perdatov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gein's guard.
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!
Gein keeping full guard, as Perdatov tries to pass.
Perdatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perdatov wants to pass the guard but Gein is keeping the position.
Perdatov trying to control but Gein is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Perdatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gein is keeping the position for now.
Perdatov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Nanos Perdatov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gein.
Gein thuds his right hand into Perdatov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Perdatov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ed Gein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perdatov shoots for a takedown but Gein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perdatov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perdatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Perdatov.
Gein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perdatov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perdatov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perdatov is working away from the top position though.
Gein is staying active underneath Perdatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gein throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein misses with a hook. Perdatov ducked under it nicely.
Perdatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Gein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gein slips under a jab.
Gein throws a hook but Perdatov blocks it.
Perdatov's corner calls for a 1-2. Perdatov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gein throws a hook but Perdatov blocks it.
Gein misses with an uppercut. Perdatov saw that one coming.
Perdatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perdatov misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Perdatov misses its intended target.
Gein throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perdatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gein throws out the jab.
Gein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gein connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Gein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Perdatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perdatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gein manages to avoid it.
Gein throws a head kick that misses.
Gein misses with a head kick.
Ed Gein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perdatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gein throws a poor cross that misses
and Perdatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gein throws an overhand right that lands on Perdatov's shoulder, as Perdatov tries to avoid the shot.
Perdatov misses with a looping left.
Gein misses with a body shot
and Perdatov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gein thinking.
Gein lands with an overhand left.
Gein lands a head shot.
Gein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perdatov.
Perdatov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perdatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gein throws out the jab.
Gein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perdatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gein misses with a lunging right hand
and Perdatov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perdatov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perdatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gein defends it well.
Gein wants to get back to his feet.
Perdatov controlling the pace.
Nanos Perdatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Perdatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Perdatov's back!
Perdatov tries to break free.
Gein not allowing Perdatov to control his hands.
Gein is trying to stick to Perdatov's back but Perdatov is turning into Gein. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gein's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Perdatov.
Perdatov looking to pass the guard.
Perdatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perdatov throws a strike but Gein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perdatov is trying to keep Gein in close.
Gein won't allow Perdatov to sweep him here.
Perdatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein won't allow Perdatov to sweep him here.
Perdatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perdatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nanos Perdatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perdatov has his foot on Gein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gein works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nanos Perdatov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gein 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... Ed Gein!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ed Gein waved his t-shirt featuring •• Beast Mode ••'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakastaja Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurminen comes into the arena with It's Time for War blaring out of the sound system. 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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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakastaja Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luu Viulu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Viulu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurminen, as that shot connected.
Viulu misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viulu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viulu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurminen swings for the body but Viulu moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Viulu. That snapped Nurminen's head back.
Viulu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viulu throws a lazy right hand but Nurminen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viulu lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Nurminen.
Nurminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurminen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Viulu connects with a body shot.
Nurminen slips a jab from Viulu.
Nurminen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viulu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurminen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu throws a hook but Nurminen blocks it.
Viulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viulu lands a big uppercut and Nurminen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurminen looks OK. Viulu waves Nurminen back to his feet!
Nurminen is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurminen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Nurminen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viulu fakes the body blow, causing Nurminen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nurminen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luu Viulu!
Luu Viulu made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fybra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fybra has chosen Crippled Black Phoenix - Born In a Hurricane as his entrance music. Michael Fybra will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Fybra!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fybra. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Richards.
Fybra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fybra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fybra blocks a leg kick.
Richards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Richards misses with a head kick.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fybra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fybra.
Fybra stalls.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fybra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fybra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fybra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Richards - just one landing.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards moves forwards but Fybra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michael Fybra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Richards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Richards on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fybra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fybra feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fybra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fybra moves away.
Fybra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fybra's guard.
Richards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Richards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fybra's head.
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fybra is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Richards trying to control the action but Fybra is working from the bottom.
Fybra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Richards.
Richards throwing shots but Fybra is blocking nicely.
Richards slips a nice elbow through Fybra's hands, connecting with Fybra's forehead.
Richards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards just content to control the position.
Richards misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fybra prevents Richards from improving position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fybra struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Richards dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richards is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Tyler Richards has been cut.
Fybra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fybra avoids the head kick by Richards.
Fybra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Fybra uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards throws a sloppy head kick
and Fybra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richards defending well as Fybra loads up on a big left hand.
Fybra lands an overhand right.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Fybra is just out of range.
Tyler Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fybra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fybra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fybra connects with a looping right hand.
Richards clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fybra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fybra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richards utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fybra is breathing heavily.
Fybra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fybra breaks from the clinch.
Richards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fybra.
Fybra throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Fybra tries to score with a low kick but Richards moves his leg out of the way.
Richards looks to land a body kick but Fybra moved away.
Richards tries to clinch but Fybra moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Richards.
Fybra takes one to the side of the head.
Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richards throws a leg kick
letting Fybra counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fybra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richards on the side of the head.
Fybra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fybra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fybra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Richards dives in and grabs Fybra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fybra pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Fybra scores with a leg kick.
Fybra throws a leg kick but Richards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Fybra moves out of range easily.
Fybra throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
Fybra thuds his right hand into Richards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fybra can pounce on him.
Fybra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fybra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richards doesn't seem bothered though.
Richards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Richards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Richards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fybra. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fybra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Fybra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Richards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fybra gets tackled into the cage by Richards. Richards maintains the clinch.
Fybra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards is looking to clinch but Fybra is avoiding it.
Richards moves to clinch but Fybra breaks away
and Fybra counters with a thumping low kick.
Fybra cracks a nice hook into Richards's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fybra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fybra trying to stall but Richards improves his position.
Fybra manages to break the clinch.
Michael Fybra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richards misses the jab.
Fybra pushes Richards away with a front kick.
Richards forces Fybra back against the cage and clinches.
Richards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richards stalling against the cage.
Fybra lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards struggles to land a body shot inside as Fybra controls his hands.
Fybra working aggressively here.
Fybra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Fybra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fybra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Richards's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fybra throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richards scores with a decent looking hook.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fybra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fybra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fybra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fybra scores with a nice body kick.
Fybra throws a leg kick which misses Richards's front leg but catches the back leg as Richards tries to avoid it.
Richards connects with a nice looking jab.
Fybra lunges at Richards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richards's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fybra misses with a low kick as Richards jumps back.
Richards takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Richards throws a leg kick but Fybra checks it.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fybra was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Richards works Fybra's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fybra connects with a crisp jab.
Richards is looking to clinch but Fybra is avoiding it.
Fybra connects with a looping right hand.
Richards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fybra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fybra stalling in the clinch.
Richards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards blocks a body shot from Fybra.
Fybra can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Richards managing to block the knees to the body from Fybra.
Fybra gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Richards fails to land.
Richards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fybra misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fybra struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
Fybra stalling in the clinch but Richards improves position.
Fybra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fybra trying to control the position but instead, Richards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fybra into the cage.
Fybra lands a right hand.
Tyler Richards has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fybra taking a breather.
Fybra tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Fybra back against the cage.
Fybra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
Fybra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richards trying to stall but Fybra improves his position.
Fybra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fybra lands a right hand.
Fybra struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fybra wants to get back to striking at distance but Richards won't allow it.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fybra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fybra.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Fybra avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
Richards looking to stall.
The referee calls for Richards to work.
Fybra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Richards prevents Fybra from breaking the clinch.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards tightens his grip and picks Fybra up, before dumping him to the ground. Fybra manages to land in guard.
Fybra has Richards pulled in close to control his posture.
Fybra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Richards!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fybra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Richards wants to hold on but Fybra pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Fybra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fybra 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Fybra!
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