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Fight Night - Bad Boys PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Saggett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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157 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Saggett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Falco!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falco avoids the head kick by Saggett.
Falco lands a big head kick that sends Saggett tumbling to the mat! Falco takes a step backwards and waves Saggett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saggett is rocked!
It looks like Bob Saggett has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saggett misses with a combination
and Falco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Saggett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falco looks to land a combination but Saggett avoids it well.
Look low, kick high! Falco uses the oldest trick in the book to send Saggett tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Falco is absolutely delighted - when Saggett wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shane Falco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck comes to the ring accompanied by Deep Purple - Bad Attitude. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pencil Neck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Neck has clasped his hands together around Gonzalez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gonzalez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Neck is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gonzalez manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Gonzalez, under a barage of strikes from Neck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neck wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neck trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
Gonzalez is positioning himself well to prevent Neck advancing to mount.
Neck trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Pencil Neck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Neck looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neck wants the takedown. Gonzalez is fighting it off but Neck persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gonzalez's guard against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Neck has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neck wants to stand and escape but instead Gonzalez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Neck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
Neck pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neck wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eulalio Gonzalez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Neck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Neck lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Neck from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neck chips away with some ground and pound.
Neck is pushing down on Gonzalez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonzalez is fighting to maintain full guard but Neck has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neck is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Neck is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neck's back!
Neck trying to control the hands but Gonzalez breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzalez gets caught flat footed, as Neck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Neck postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Neck wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Neck preventing the sweep.
Neck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neck working the strikes but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck looking for a submission but Gonzalez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Neck trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pencil Neck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez looking to control.
Gonzalez controlling Neck's posture.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Neck tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Neck wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neck clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez trying to stall but Neck improves his position.
Gonzalez just leaning against Neck, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gonzalez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neck gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Neck keeps moving.
Neck controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Neck keeps moving.
Neck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez stops Neck from standing up.
Neck looking for subs off his back but Gonzalez has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.
Gonzalez thows a huge punch but Neck dodges it nicely.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Neck is working from the bottom.
Neck manages to get to full guard.
Neck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Neck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Neck from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pencil Neck will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gonzalez has Neck up against the ropes in a clinch.
Neck jumps into guard, dragging Gonzalez to the mat.
Gonzalez won't allow Neck to sweep him here.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Neck keeps moving.
Neck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Neck keeps moving.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Neck is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Neck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gonzalez has passed into half guard!
Neck trying to control here.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Neck manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Neck.
Gonzalez trying to control but Neck is working from the bottom.
Neck wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil Neck has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neck.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pencil Neck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Neck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neck wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neck controlling the action here.
Pencil Neck has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Gonzalez working Neck over with knees to the body.
Neck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
Gonzalez is looking to control Neck's arms but Neck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzalez has his back to the ropes.
Neck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gonzalez is trying to keep an underhook but Neck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neck wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neck is just content to waste time from the top position. Gonzalez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pencil Neck.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pencil Neck!
An out of breath Pencil Neck thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ok Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto has chosen AC/DC : T.N.T as his entrance music. Teppo Tahkojuusto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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36
184 lbs
16 - 18 - 1 |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ok Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto misses with a takedown attempt - Ko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tahkojuusto pushes Ko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tahkojuusto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tahkojuusto tries for a takedown but Ko circles away easily
and Ko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ok Ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto dives in and grabs Ko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ko pushes down on Tahkojuusto's head and hops out.
Ko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tahkojuusto shoots in looking for a takedown. Ko tries to sprawl out of it but Tahkojuusto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ko misses with a hook.
Ko misses with a wild body shot.
Ko looks to score with a jab to the body but Tahkojuusto is just out of range.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch up
and Ko counters with a low kick, right behind Tahkojuusto 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ko is looking to reverse the position.
Tahkojuusto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tahkojuusto looking to score a takedown here. Ko is defending well but Tahkojuusto drives through and ends up in Ko's guard.
Tahkojuusto passes Ko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko wants to stand but Tahkojuusto is controlling the position.
Ko has his hands on Tahkojuusto's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko looking to control.
Tahkojuusto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ko's head.
Tahkojuusto won't allow Ko to get back to his feet.
Ko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tahkojuusto won't allow Ko to sweep him here.
Tahkojuusto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ko's guard.
Ko is trying to control the position but Tahkojuusto postures up.
Tahkojuusto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ok Ko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tahkojuusto shoots in and drives through. Ko sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tahkojuusto.
Ko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahkojuusto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tahkojuusto tries for a takedown but Ko circles away easily
and Ko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tahkojuusto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tahkojuusto on the ground.
Ko is pressing down on Tahkojuusto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed 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!
Tahkojuusto stands up and waves to Ko to follow him.
Tahkojuusto drives through and clinches with Ko against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tahkojuusto as Ko tries to tie him up.
Tahkojuusto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tahkojuusto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ko prevents it.
Ko lands a knee to the head.
Ko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
Tahkojuusto managing to block the knees to the body from Ko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tahkojuusto tries to pull guard but Ko forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Ko is working Tahkojuusto over against the ropes.
Ko stalling.
Ko blocks a body shot from Tahkojuusto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teppo Tahkojuusto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Tahkojuusto or perhaps it was just good defense by Ko which made him look bad.
Tahkojuusto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teppo Tahkojuusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch
and Ko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tahkojuusto is rocked!
Tahkojuusto fails with a takedown attempt.
Tahkojuusto is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko finish him?
Ok Ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tahkojuusto.
Ko closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tahkojuusto! Ko dives in looking to finish! Tahkojuusto is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ok Ko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Drummond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Braida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here I am. 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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182 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
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185 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Braida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drummond lands a big head kick that sends Braida tumbling to the mat! Drummond takes a step backwards and waves Braida back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Braida is rocked!
It looks like Brian Braida has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braida misses with a straight left.
Braida is still on wobbly legs! Can Drummond finish him?
Braida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drummond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Braida throws an overhand right that lands on Drummond's shoulder, as Drummond tries to avoid the shot.
Braida seems to have recovered his senses.
Braida misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Braida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braida. Drummond does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Braida misses.
Good leg kick by Drummond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Braida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Braida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drummond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braida at a distance.
Braida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drummond can pounce on him.
Drummond lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braida at a distance.
Drummond works Braida's body with a nice hook.
Drummond avoids a kick to the body.
Drummond throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braida throws a shot from downtown. Drummond moves away and avoids it.
Braida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drummond circles away quickly and effectively.
Braida looks winded!
Drummond tests Braida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Braida 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drummond steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Braida is out on his feet! Drummond sets himself and nearly takes Braida's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arnold Drummond!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Poddubny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poddubny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Champion Of The Champions. Emilianenko has chosen Alborosie - Kingston Town as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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222 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Poddubny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Emilianenko!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emilianenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Emilianenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Poddubny regains half guard.
Emilianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poddubny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poddubny wants to sweep here but Emilianenko controlling him for the moment.
Poddubny pulls Emilianenko in to control the position.
Emilianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poddubny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubny scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Emilianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Poddubny counters with a single leg into guard. Emilianenko didn't expect that.
Poddubny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Poddubny wants to get up but he can't break Emilianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Poddubny stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Emilianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Poddubny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emilianenko cracks Poddubny with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emilianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Poddubny misses
and Emilianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emilianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freddie Emilianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poddubny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poddubny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emilianenko moves away.
Poddubny connects with a body shot that sends Emilianenko's belly button to the back.
Poddubny lands a jab to Emilianenko's midsection.
Emilianenko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Poddubny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poddubny.
Poddubny ducks under a wild hook from Emilianenko.
Poddubny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Emilianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poddubny looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Poddubny.
Emilianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poddubny counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emilianenko!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emilianenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Emilianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Poddubny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emilianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Poddubny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emilianenko's guard.
Poddubny wants to stand but Emilianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emilianenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poddubny controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ivan Poddubny.
Poddubny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emilianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poddubny momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emilianenko blocks a jab.
Emilianenko shoots in for a double leg but Poddubny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poddubny throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Emilianenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Poddubny finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Poddubny stands up and waves to Emilianenko to follow him.
Poddubny closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emilianenko did well to prevent Poddubny getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny is thwarting Emilianenko's attempts to control the position.
Ivan Poddubny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poddubny seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Poddubny controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Poddubny wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Poddubny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poddubny wants to stand but Emilianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Poddubny just wasn't active enough.
Poddubny dives in and grabs Emilianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emilianenko pushes down on Poddubny's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emilianenko has time to react.
Emilianenko avoids the body shot from Poddubny.
Poddubny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Emilianenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emilianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poddubny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Poddubny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Emilianenko.
Emilianenko misses with a takedown attempt
so Poddubny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emilianenko wants to get back to his feet but Poddubny passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poddubny is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Poddubny dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Emilianenko has his takedown stuffed
and Poddubny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poddubny.
Emilianenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poddubny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emilianenko has a closed guard, preventing Poddubny from standing up.
Poddubny looking to sit in guard and control but Emilianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emilianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poddubny is keeping the position for now.
Emilianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Poddubny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ivan Poddubny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ivan Poddubny just wasn't active enough.
Poddubny clinches with his opponent.
Emilianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Poddubny controls the action.
Emilianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Poddubny is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Emilianenko is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poddubny.
Emilianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Poddubny controls his hands.
Poddubny tries a body shot but Emilianenko blocks it.
Emilianenko stalling in the clinch.
Emilianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poddubny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poddubny taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poddubny is keeping busy.
Emilianenko misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poddubny.
Freddie Emilianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poddubny is trying to drag Emilianenko to the mat but Emilianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short right from Emilianenko on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Poddubny.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poddubny, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Poddubny!
Ivan Poddubny decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Bullwinkle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullwinkle.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Bullwinkle.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Bullwinkle tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bullwinkle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bullwinkle keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullwinkle swinging wildly here.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bullwinkle as he avoids it easily.
Rocky Bullwinkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.
Bullwinkle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullwinkle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee tries to clinch there but Bullwinkle circles away.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bullwinkle pinned against the ropes. Bullwinkle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Lee misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Bullwinkle shows good takedown defense.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Bullwinkle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bullwinkle passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bullwinkle tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Bullwinkle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bullwinkle is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bullwinkle to get the leverage.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Bullwinkle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee trying to hold on to Bullwinkle's head to control him but Bullwinkle postures up.
Bullwinkle seems to be looking for submissions.
Bullwinkle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee trying to get back to full guard but Bullwinkle takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bullwinkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Bullwinkle maintains control.
Lee gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bullwinkle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bullwinkle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bullwinkle goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bullwinkle is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee wants to stand up but Bullwinkle is controlling the position.
Bullwinkle wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for a kimura but Bullwinkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Bullwinkle defends it.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Bullwinkle defends the submission attempt.
Bullwinkle actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is pressing down on Bullwinkle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bullwinkle is holding on for now.
Bullwinkle connecting with a few gentle strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullwinkle defending well though.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Bullwinkle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Bullwinkle manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bullwinkle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bullwinkle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Bullwinkle throws a head kick that misses.
Bullwinkle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Bullwinkle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bullwinkle pulls his head out easily.
Bullwinkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Bullwinkle wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bullwinkle passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bullwinkle has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bullwinkle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bullwinkle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bullwinkle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bullwinkle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lee throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullwinkle wants to take his opponent's back but Lee doesn't allow it.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bullwinkle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Bullwinkle's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bullwinkle has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bullwinkle 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.
Bullwinkle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Bullwinkle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bullwinkle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Bullwinkle's head to control him but Bullwinkle postures up.
Bullwinkle seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Bullwinkle is controlling him
Lee missing with punches from the bottom.
Bullwinkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Bullwinkle eventually gives up the hold.
Bullwinkle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Bullwinkle has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Bullwinkle is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullwinkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bullwinkle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lee checks a low kick from Bullwinkle.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Bullwinkle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bullwinkle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bullwinkle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
Bullwinkle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lee wants to hold on but Bullwinkle pushes him away.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bullwinkle looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Bullwinkle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Bullwinkle advances nicely into full mount.
Bullwinkle is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Bullwinkle breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to reverse the position but Bullwinkle maintains control.
Bullwinkle wants to take his opponent's back but Lee doesn't allow it.
Bullwinkle wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullwinkle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bullwinkle is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Bullwinkle goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee.
Bullwinkle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee pushes down on Bullwinkle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bullwinkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bullwinkle actively working from the bottom here.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bullwinkle throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bullwinkle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bullwinkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocky Bullwinkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is working for a kimura but Bullwinkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Bullwinkle wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Bullwinkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bullwinkle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Bullwinkle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rocky Bullwinkle waved his t-shirt featuring Cyclone Nutrition Company's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenthumb misses with a two punch combination.
Greenthumb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Greenthumb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gunner on his heels. He'll look to pass Gunner's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gunner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greenthumb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Greenthumb looking to pass the guard.
Greenthumb prevents Gunner from getting back to his feet.
Greenthumb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunner wants to stand up but Greenthumb is controlling him.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gunner feints and then cracks Greenthumb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Greenthumb down.
Gunner throws a hook but Greenthumb avoids it easily.
Thomas Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunner tries to land a front kick but Greenthumb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice combination there by Gunner.
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
A slow jab from Gunner misses its intended target.
Gunner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Greenthumb moves away from the strike by Gunner.
Greenthumb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunner was well out of range. Poor timing from Greenthumb.
Gunner connects with a solid leg kick.
Greenthumb blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner tries to land a front kick but Greenthumb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greenthumb has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenthumb moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greenthumb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greenthumb lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
Gunner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greenthumb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greenthumb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenthumb prevents Gunner from getting back to his feet.
Greenthumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greenthumb chips away with some ground and pound.
Greenthumb throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Greenthumb prevents Gunner from getting back to his feet.
Greenthumb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb stops Gunner from standing up.
Greenthumb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenthumb won't allow Gunner to get back to his feet.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb prevents Gunner from getting back to his feet.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Gunner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greenthumb wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Gunner is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Greenthumb tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb tries to clinch there but Gunner circles away.
Greenthumb throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunner was covering up waiting for the punch and Greenthumb finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greenthumb controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunner wants to stand and escape but Greenthumb is having none of it.
Greenthumb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenthumb throws a big elbow that misses.
Greenthumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunner is looking to stand up but Greenthumb isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Gunner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb'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.
Greenthumb throws a body punch but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenthumb.
Gunner slips a jab and a cross from Greenthumb.
An inside leg kick from Gunner misses.
Greenthumb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greenthumb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gunner is trying to defend but Greenthumb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Greenthumb is keen to just control but Gunner is a slippery customer.
Greenthumb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gunner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Greenthumb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gunner pushes Greenthumb off looking to stand but Greenthumb dives back in and keeps control.
Greenthumb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunner defending well though.
Greenthumb prevents Gunner from standing back up.
Greenthumb slips a nice elbow through Gunner's hands, connecting with Gunner's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenthumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunner keeps working.
Gunner pushes Greenthumb off looking to stand but Greenthumb dives back in and keeps control.
Greenthumb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gunner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Greenthumb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gunner is looking to escape.
Gunner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greenthumb.
Gunner is not content to let Greenthumb control the position.
Greenthumb prevents Gunner from standing back up.
Greenthumb thows a huge punch but Gunner dodges it nicely.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard but Gunner defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gunner is looking to get back to is feet but Greenthumb passes into side control.
Greenthumb cracks Gunner with a big elbow.
Greenthumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunner keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb is working Gunner over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenthumb in side control, throwing shots but Gunner defends.
Greenthumb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Greenthumb cracks Gunner with a big elbow.
Gunner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greenthumb is controlling him well.
Greenthumb working the ground and pound from side control.
Greenthumb throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Greenthumb.
Gunner prevents Greenthumb from improving position.
Gunner defending against the ground and pound.
Gunner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greenthumb is controlling him well.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Gunner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doctor Greenthumb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenthumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunner keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner is pushing Greenthumb's head away, looking to escape. Greenthumb manages to hold on to the position though.
Greenthumb trying to control the position but Gunner is working away.
Greenthumb 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.
Gunner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Greenthumb has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gunner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Greenthumb trying to control the position but Gunner is working away.
Greenthumb working the ground and pound but Gunner is defending the strikes.
Greenthumb creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gunner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Greenthumb working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gunner pushes Greenthumb away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Greenthumb gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Greenthumb tries to move to mount but Gunner blocks the move with his legs.
Greenthumb working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet but Greenthumb drags him back down.
Greenthumb cracks Gunner with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenthumb advances to mount.
Greenthumb looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Greenthumb unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gunner wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Greenthumb celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Greenthumb!
After the fight, Doctor Greenthumb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Stonedberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhorik Vartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonedberg looks for the body kick but Vartanov saw that one coming.
Vartanov wants to slow Stonedberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Stonedberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vartanov.
Stonedberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vartanov misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Vartanov lands with a hook. Stonedberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stonedberg. Vartanov shrugs it off though.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stonedberg's head backwards.
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
Stonedberg blocks a jab.
A big right from Vartanov misses.
Vartanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Vartanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Vartanov. Those never looked like landing.
Vartanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Vartanov jabs Stonedberg right on the nose. Stonedberg blinks but takes it well.
Stonedberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vartanov is out of range.
Jab from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg slips a jab and a cross from Vartanov.
Vartanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Vartanov misses.
Vartanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vartanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stonedberg. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg blocks a jab.
Vartanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vartanov is breathing heavily.
Vartanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stonedberg.
Vartanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartanov.
Vartanov throws a combination that misses
and Stonedberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stonedberg lands a front kick.
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
Stonedberg cracks Vartanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Zhorik Vartanov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg misses the shot to the body.
Stonedberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stonedberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vartanov's calf.
Stonedberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vartanov.
Stonedberg cracks a nice hook into Vartanov's ribs.
Stonedberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Stonedberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vartanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stonedberg lands a big head kick that sends Vartanov tumbling to the mat! Stonedberg takes a step backwards and waves Vartanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vartanov is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whack! Stonedberg lands a heavy head kick that drops Vartanov. The ref tackles Stonedberg to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vartanov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michael Stonedberg!
Our winner, Michael Stonedberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sparx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Sparx!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman gets a clinch.
Sparx lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowman backwards.
Sparx lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sparx is pressed up against the ropes. Bowman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparx down to the mat. Sparx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bowman moves out of range of the leg kick from Sparx.
Bowman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparx tries to avoid it but Bowman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparx to the ground. Sparx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bowman looks to land a left hand but Sparx moved out of range nicely.
Sparx lands a jab to the head.
Bowman is looking to clinch.
Sparx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman instigates a clinch.
Bowman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sparx is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparx is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bowman ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bowman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bowman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sparx rolls with it to try and escape but Bowman cranks on the arm and Sparx is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Bowman!
Nathan Bowman very nearly forgot to thank Cyclone Nutrition Company 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 Buffalo Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laz Icarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill comes to the ring accompanied by It rubs the lotion on its skin. Icarus has chosen Flying dutchman as his entrance music. Laz Icarus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buffalo Bill's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buffalo Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laz Icarus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Icarus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Icarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Icarus throws a sloppy head kick and Bill moves out of range easily.
Icarus misses with a body kick.
Icarus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Icarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bill.
Bill misses with an uppercut.
Bill moves forwards but Icarus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Icarus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bill walks into a stiff left hand from Icarus.
Nice body kick there by Icarus.
Bill throws a sloppy head kick
and Icarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Icarus misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icarus tries to clinch there but Bill circles away.
Icarus tries to clinch there but Bill circles away.
Icarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Icarus lands a lovely overhand right.
Icarus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Icarus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Icarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bill staying out of range there.
Icarus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A cross from Icarus lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Icarus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bill.
Bill blocks a head kick by Icarus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Icarus.
Icarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Icarus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bill fails with a takedown attempt.
Icarus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bill throws a sloppy head kick
and Icarus counters with a nice uppercut.
Bill avoids the head kick by Icarus.
Icarus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Bill.
Bill checks a low kick from Icarus.
Icarus lands with a straight right. Bill didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icarus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Icarus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Icarus connects with a leg kick. Bill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bill scores with the left hand. Icarus knows he should have avoided that one.
Icarus throws a head kick that misses.
Bill throws the left hand but Icarus avoids the punch easily.
Bill misses with a wild combination.
Icarus pushes Bill away with a front kick.
Icarus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bill slips a jab and a cross from Icarus.
Bill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Icarus circles away quickly and effectively.
Bill shoots in for a double leg but Icarus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Icarus throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Icarus.
Icarus misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Bill misses.
Icarus throws a good cross that connects.
Icarus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bill keeps the fight on the outside.
Bill tries a head kick but it misses.
Icarus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bill lands a head kick. Icarus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Icarus tenderised Bill's leg. Bill is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Icarus finds it's way through Bill's defenses.
Bill throws a head kick that misses.
Icarus throws a leg kick which misses Bill's front leg but catches the back leg as Bill tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laz Icarus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Icarus misses with a low kick.
Icarus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Icarus throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Icarus. Bill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bill swats away the attempt to clinch by Icarus.
Laz Icarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Icarus tries to bum rush Bill with a series of wild strikes but Bill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Icarus lands a head shot.
Bill looks to land a left hand but Icarus moved out of range nicely.
Icarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Icarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bill is able to avoid easily.
Bill keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Icarus is looking to clinch but Bill is avoiding it.
Laz Icarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Icarus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Icarus!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Icarus throws an overhand right that lands on Bill's shoulder, as Bill tries to avoid the shot.
Bill misses with a wild combination.
Bill throws a head kick but Icarus moves out of range.
Icarus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Icarus connects with a looping right hand.
Bill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Icarus misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Icarus misses
and Bill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bill fails to land the takedown.
Icarus throws a nice head kick!
Bill throws a head kick but Icarus moves out of range.
Buffalo Bill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Icarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Icarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bill was well out of range. Poor timing from Icarus.
Bill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Icarus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Icarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Icarus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bill if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Icarus swinging wildly here.
Icarus lands a head kick!
Bill fails to land with a series of punches.
Icarus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bill's calf.
Icarus lands a leg kick that knocks Bill off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Icarus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Icarus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bill's hands.
Icarus throws a wild body kick that Bill sees coming a mile off.
Icarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Icarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Bill is just out of range.
Icarus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Icarus scores with a leg kick.
Bill throws a nice head kick!
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!
Bill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Icarus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Icarus.
Icarus is looking to slow Bill down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Icarus tenderised Bill's leg. Bill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Icarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Icarus throws a head kick that misses.
Bill lands with a nice combination. Icarus backs away looking to recover.
Icarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bill.
Bill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Icarus on the side of the head.
Bill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Icarus thumps Bill with a low kick.
Icarus throws a nice looking combination but Bill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Icarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bill.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bill misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Icarus coming out on top.
Icarus takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laz Icarus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Icarus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bill throws a right hand that Icarus ducks under and follows up with a left that Icarus also avoids with ease.
Icarus blocks a head kick by Bill.
Bill throws a looping overhand right but Icarus ducks down to avoid it.
Icarus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bill's calf.
Bill tries a head kick but it misses.
Icarus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Icarus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bill will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Icarus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bill walks into a left hand.
Icarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Icarus lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icarus slips under a jab from Bill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Icarus clinches up with Bill and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bill tries to circle away but Icarus has him pinned against the ropes.
Icarus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bill working hard to break the clinch.
Icarus tries to land a knee to the head but Bill blocks with his arms.
Icarus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Icarus throws an elbow but misses.
Icarus is pressed up against the ropes. Bill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Icarus down to the mat. Icarus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Icarus sprawls well. Icarus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bill gets slowly back to his feet.
Icarus lands with an overhand left.
Bill is rocked!
Icarus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Icarus throws a monster overhand right that drops Bill! Icarus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laz Icarus!
A very excited looking Laz Icarus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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pop
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