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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - Just a Dream. VanVactor has chosen Like a Pimp by David Banner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake VanVactor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanVactor throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
VanVactor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
VanVactor misses with an uppercut
and VanVactor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee misses with a double jab.
VanVactor takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
VanVactor throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
VanVactor misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but VanVactor seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee works over VanVactor's head and body with a nice combination.
VanVactor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee slips a straight right by VanVactor.
Boby Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from VanVactor.
Nice defenses there by VanVactor.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
VanVactor tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
VanVactor loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor misses with a jab to the body
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Jake VanVactor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanVactor misses with a straight left.
VanVactor throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A jab from VanVactor misses.
VanVactor swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
VanVactor misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings VanVactor.
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!
VanVactor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks VanVactor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee looks to throw the jab but VanVactor is out of range.
VanVactor misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
VanVactor misses with a few strikes there.
Lee staying out of range there.
VanVactor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from VanVactor.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
VanVactor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
VanVactor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
VanVactor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
VanVactor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
VanVactor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
VanVactor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
VanVactor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but VanVactor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but VanVactor is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
VanVactor throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee slips a jab from VanVactor.
Lee slips a jab from VanVactor.
VanVactor misses with a body punch
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
VanVactor throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
VanVactor throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
VanVactor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
VanVactor misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee catches VanVactor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
VanVactor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from VanVactor.
VanVactor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor misses with a wild body shot.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and VanVactor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
VanVactor throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
VanVactor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
VanVactor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
VanVactor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
VanVactor scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
VanVactor misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a left hand
and VanVactor counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee defending well as VanVactor loads up on a big left hand.
VanVactor throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped VanVactor's head back.
VanVactor missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jake VanVactor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
VanVactor throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a body punch but VanVactor moves out of range.
Lee works the jab nicely.
VanVactor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
VanVactor missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
VanVactor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanVactor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
VanVactor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee cracks VanVactor with an open hand slap.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee cracks VanVactor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on VanVactor's shoulder, as VanVactor tries to avoid the shot.
VanVactor misses with a few strikes there.
VanVactor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. VanVactor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
VanVactor misses with a hook.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from VanVactor. VanVactor gets slowly back to his feet.
VanVactor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
VanVactor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
VanVactor slips a straight right by Lee.
VanVactor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
VanVactor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
VanVactor throws a right hand that misses
and VanVactor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
VanVactor throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
VanVactor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
VanVactor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
VanVactor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
VanVactor thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee misses with a double jab.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
VanVactor misses the body punch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
VanVactor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before VanVactor has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from VanVactor. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
VanVactor throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract VanVactor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VanVactor.
VanVactor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
VanVactor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
VanVactor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee wants to sweep here but VanVactor controlling him for the moment.
Boby Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake VanVactor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
VanVactor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boby Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake VanVactor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VanVactor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake VanVactor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well VanVactor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake VanVactor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capwell comes to the cage accompanied by The Haunted - 99. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fierro's choice of entrance music: Punkrocker. Jonnie Fierro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mason Capwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonnie Fierro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fierro stuffs the takedown.
Fierro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fierro misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Fierro finds it's target.
Fierro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capwell.
Capwell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Capwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fierro.
Capwell misses with a looping right.
Fierro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capwell.
Fierro swings for the body but Capwell moves out of range.
A jab from Fierro misses.
Capwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fierro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fierro throws a body punch but Capwell moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Fierro.
Capwell staying out of range there.
Fierro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Capwell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Capwell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Capwell working the head with strikes.
Fierro dodges the ground and pound from Capwell.
Fierro is pushing Capwell's head away, looking to escape. Capwell manages to hold on to the position though.
Capwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell working the ground and pound but Fierro is defending the strikes.
Capwell is looking to take a break and control but Fierro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Capwell cracks Fierro with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capwell throws an elbow but Fierro slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Fierro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Capwell throws a strike aimed at the side of Fierro's head but Fierro avoids it well.
Fierro parries the strikes from Capwell easily there. Capwell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fierro to escape.
Fierro is pushing Capwell's head away, looking to escape. Capwell manages to hold on to the position though.
Fierro wants to control but Capwell postures up.
The strikes coming from Capwell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Capwell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fierro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It looks like Jonnie Fierro has been cut.
Fierro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Capwell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Capwell working the body and head with strikes.
That has opened up Jonnie Fierro's cut even more.
Fierro is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell working the ground and pound but Fierro is defending the strikes.
Capwell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fierro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Capwell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Capwell working the ground and pound from side control.
Fierro wants to get back to his feet.
Capwell working the head and body with strikes.
Capwell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Capwell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fierro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Capwell landing a few strikes.
The cut above Jonnie Fierro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fierro struggling a bit here.
Capwell 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Capwell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fierro down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fierro tries to bench press Capwell off him but Capwell keeps the position.
Capwell lands some shots froms side control.
Capwell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Capwell slows the pace down.
Fierro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Capwell thows a huge punch but Fierro dodges it nicely.
Capwell working over Fierro with some ground and pound. Fierro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Capwell.
Capwell working the head and body with strikes.
Fierro is rocked!
Capwell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fierro is still in real trouble! Can Capwell finish him?
Capwell lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fierro quite badly. Fierro pulls Capwell in close trying to recover. Capwell postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fierro on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fierro doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Capwell!
Mason Capwell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Elerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atleetti comes to the cage accompanied by Beyonce - Halo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darius Elerman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atleetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atleetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atleetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elerman.
Elerman gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Atleetti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elerman is controlling him well.
Atleetti trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Elerman trying to control the action but Atleetti is working from the bottom.
Elerman misses with the ground and pound.
Atleetti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Elerman is controlling him well.
Elerman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Elerman in side control, throwing shots but Atleetti defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti wants to get back to his feet.
Elerman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Elerman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Elerman tries to advance to mount but Atleetti denies him.
Atleetti bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Atleetti scores with a nice head shot.
Elerman throws a lazy right hand but Atleetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atleetti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elerman backs up against the cage.
Atleetti works over Elerman's head and body with a nice combination.
Atleetti misses with a straight left.
Atleetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Elerman's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atleetti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Elerman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elerman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Elerman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Atleetti jumps into side control!
Atleetti tries to stand but Elerman is controlling his head.
Elerman is trying to improve his position.
Atleetti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atleetti decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elerman throws a big shot that misses.
Elerman throws a big shot that misses.
Antti Atleetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elerman gets a double leg takedown into Atleetti's guard.
Atleetti wants to stand up but Elerman is controlling him.
Elerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Atleetti is retaining full guard.
Atleetti wants to stand but Elerman is controlling the position.
Elerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atleetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elerman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elerman won't allow Atleetti to get back to his feet.
Atleetti wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atleetti misses with a body shot.
Atleetti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elerman sprawls well initially but Atleetti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Atleetti wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elerman wants to get back to full guard.
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 Antti Atleetti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Atleetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Elerman throws a body punch but Atleetti moves out of range.
Elerman throws the left hand but Atleetti avoids the punch easily.
Atleetti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elerman as he jumps to the side.
Atleetti tries to clinch up but Elerman circles away and keeps his distance.
Atleetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atleetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atleetti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elerman swivels and escapes.
Elerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atleetti manages to avoid it.
Atleetti gets caught flat footed, as Elerman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Elerman stops Atleetti from standing up.
Elerman wants to control from the top but Atleetti keeps moving.
Elerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Elerman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Atleetti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elerman pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Atleetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elerman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Atleetti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Elerman wants to sweep but no luck.
Atleetti is looking to stand up but Elerman won't let him.
Atleetti stands up from Elerman's guard - Atleetti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Atleetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti slaps away a takedown attempt from Elerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elerman shoots in for a takedown but Atleetti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Atleetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Atleetti lands a nice hook to Elerman's body. Elerman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atleetti misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atleetti misses with a wild body shot.
Elerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elerman shoots and misses
and Atleetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atleetti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Atleetti gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Atleetti.
Elerman swings for the body but Atleetti moves out of range.
Atleetti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atleetti lands in his opponent's guard.
Atleetti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Elerman is proving hard to escape from.
Elerman 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.
Atleetti is looking to stand up but Elerman won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Atleetti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elerman tries to avoid it but Atleetti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elerman to the ground. Elerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Atleetti swings for the body but Elerman moves out of range.
Atleetti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elerman defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atleetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atleetti darts in looking for a takedown but Elerman gets double underhooks and turns Atleetti into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elerman is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elerman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elerman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atleetti backwards.
Elerman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atleetti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Atleetti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Atleetti misses with a low kick.
Atleetti throws a nice looking combination but Elerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elerman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atleetti.
Elerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atleetti tries to kick Elerman off but Elerman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Elerman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Elerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elerman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atleetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atleetti slips under a jab from Elerman.
Elerman with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Elerman tries to sprawl out of it but Atleetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elerman misses with a wild combination.
Antti Atleetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atleetti misses with a wild combination.
Atleetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Atleetti throws a series of punches but Elerman moves out of range.
Atleetti misses with a body shot.
Atleetti misses with a double jab.
Elerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atleetti.
Atleetti has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atleetti takes a swing at Elerman's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elerman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Elerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atleetti is keeping the position for now.
Elerman throws a big elbow that misses.
Elerman slips nicely into half guard.
Elerman trying to advance position but Atleetti counters by regaining guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atleetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius Elerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elerman wants to control from the top but Atleetti keeps moving.
Atleetti wants to stand and escape but Elerman is having none of it.
Elerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atleetti pushes Elerman off and scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Elerman misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Atleetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atleetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Atleetti wants to stand but Elerman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Atleetti won't allow Elerman to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Elerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Atleetti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Atleetti!
After winning the bout, Antti Atleetti 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Bear Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Halliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Bear Shield 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomas Bear Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Halliday!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear Shield was well out of range. Poor timing from Halliday.
Bear Shield blocks a jab.
Bear Shield misses with a straight left.
Halliday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear Shield circles away quickly and effectively.
Halliday misses with a body shot.
Halliday stuffs the takedown.
Halliday rushes Bear Shield and presses him up against the cage.
Bear Shield stalling in the clinch but Halliday improves position.
Halliday blocks a body shot from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield looking for a takedown.
Halliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halliday's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bear Shield under the eye.
It looks like Tomas Bear Shield has been cut.
Halliday works over Bear Shield's head and body with a nice combination.
Bear Shield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear Shield tries to move into range but Halliday moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bear Shield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear Shield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Bear Shield thows a body shot but no joy.
Bear Shield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halliday just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halliday tries a head kick but it misses.
Halliday lands with a good body shot.
Halliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halliday.
Bear Shield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halliday doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Bear Shield there.
Bear Shield misses with an uppercut. Halliday saw that one coming.
Halliday clinches with his opponent.
Bear Shield tries to throw a body punch but Halliday avoids it by throwing Bear Shield back against the cage.
Halliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halliday is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bear Shield rather than just go for the knockout.
Bear Shield lands a jab to the head.
Halliday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bear Shield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halliday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bear Shield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halliday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bear Shield has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Bear Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Bear Shield misses.
A shot to the liver by Bear Shield. Beautiful body shot.
Halliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Bear Shield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halliday tries to avoid it but Bear Shield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halliday to the ground. Halliday escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bear Shield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halliday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bear Shield looks to score with a jab to the body but Halliday is just out of range.
Halliday misses with a hook
and Bear Shield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Halliday.
Bear Shield looks to score with a jab to the body but Halliday is just out of range.
Mickey Halliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halliday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halliday moves away from the strike by Bear Shield.
Halliday moves forwards but Bear Shield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Halliday throws a series of punches but Bear Shield avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Bear Shield.
Bear Shield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear Shield shoots in looking for a takedown. Halliday tries to sprawl out of it but Bear Shield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halliday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halliday misses the jab.
Bear Shield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halliday ducks right into an uppercut from Bear Shield.
Halliday misses with a wild body shot.
Halliday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halliday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bear Shield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halliday walks into a straight right hand from Bear Shield.
Bear Shield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halliday.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halliday thuds a left hand into Bear Shield's body.
Halliday moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halliday is rocked!
Bear Shield with a hook.
Halliday is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear Shield finish him?
Bear Shield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halliday defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Shield drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Halliday right on the button. Halliday goes down! Bear Shield follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bear Shield gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Bear Shield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku comes to the cage accompanied by Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . The crowd seem to be enjoying Underworld's choice of entrance music: Mr. Torture. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
20 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underworld misses with a series of wild punches.
Rausku dives in and grabs Underworld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Underworld pushes down on Rausku's head and hops out.
Rausku punishes Underworld's body with a nice straight punch.
Rausku shoots in and gets a takedown into Underworld's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Underworld pushes Rausku off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rausku tries for a takedown but Underworld sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rausku scores with a hook.
Rausku misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underworld scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Underworld scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Underworld throws a one two combo.
Rausku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Underworld.
Rausku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rausku shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvi Rausku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rausku looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Underworld!
Rausku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Underworld wants to get back to his feet.
Rausku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Underworld wants to get back to his feet.
Underworld prevents Rausku from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Underworld knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rausku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rausku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Underworld is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rausku sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Underworld is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku trying to control the position but Underworld is working away.
Underworld is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rausku tries to move to mount but Underworld blocks the move with his legs.
Rausku is chipping away with strikes.
Rausku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rausku decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rausku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underworld tries to kick Rausku off but Rausku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rausku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rausku is looking for a kimura but Underworld is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rausku to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underworld avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rausku.
Rausku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rausku is nestled in close to Underworld, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rausku trying to control from Underworld's half guard. Underworld has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rausku trying to control but Underworld is working from the bottom.
Underworld pushes Rausku off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rausku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rausku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underworld as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvi Rausku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvi Rausku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Underworld misses with a head kick.
Rausku misses with a body shot.
Underworld lands a head kick!
Underworld avoids a punch combination nicely.
Underworld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rausku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rausku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Underworld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rausku.
Underworld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Underworld misses.
Rausku looks to score with a jab to the body but Underworld is just out of range.
Rausku shoots for a takedown but Underworld saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Rausku scores with a jab. Underworld acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Underworld as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Underworld lands a high kick!
Rausku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rausku fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvi Rausku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Underworld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rausku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Underworld tries to avoid it but Rausku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Underworld to the ground. Underworld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Rausku misses.
Rausku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rausku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Underworld defends well and Rausku ends up having to push Underworld into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Underworld.
Underworld lands an elbow inside.
Rausku has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Underworld is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Underworld gets through Rausku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Underworld trying to land knees to the body.
Underworld missing with knees to the body.
Underworld misses with a knee strike.
Underworld lands a damaging elbow.
Arvi Rausku's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rausku letting Underworld take a breather here.
Underworld trying to land knees to the body.
Underworld throws an elbow but it misses.
Rausku is looking to take this one to the mat.
Underworld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rausku backwards.
Underworld stalling in the clinch.
Rausku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Underworld prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rausku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Underworld working Rausku over with knees to the body.
Underworld gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Underworld landing knees to the body.
Underworld is pushing Rausku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rausku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Underworld fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lunges at Rausku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rausku's hand.
Rausku misses with a double jab.
Rausku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Underworld avoids it really well and circles away.
Underworld works the jab nicely.
Underworld lands the left hand.
Underworld cracks Rausku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Underworld has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rausku to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Underworld tenderised Rausku's leg. Rausku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rausku blocks a head kick by Underworld.
Rausku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arvi Rausku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Underworld looks to land a combination but Rausku avoids it well.
Hades Underworld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underworld dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rausku. That did some damage!
Underworld connects with a combination that backs up Rausku into the cage. Underworld lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rausku's guard. Rausku is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Underworld bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hades Underworld!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hades Underworld thanked [EVO] Koffin Inc. *92% Laundry NOT Available* for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alen Delon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delon comes to the cage accompanied by Prayer Of The Refugee. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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204 lbs
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28
199 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alen Delon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle misses with a body shot.
Delon blocks a jab.
Riddle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riddle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riddle throws a push kick but Delon slaps the foot to one side.
Delon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riddle misses the jab.
Delon takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Alen Delon has been cut.
Delon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a wild combination.
Riddle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delon looks for a takedown but Riddle sprawls well.
Delon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brian Riddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Riddle.
Delon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riddle as he jumps to the side.
Delon shoots for a double leg takedown but Riddle sprawls well. He's pushed Delon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Delon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brian Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle's corner calls for a 1-2. Riddle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Delon checks the leg kick.
Riddle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Delon's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delon throws a hook but Riddle blocks it.
Delon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riddle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab lands there for Riddle.
Riddle throws a low kick but Delon moves out of range easily.
Riddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throws a jab when Delon was well out of range.
A punch combination from Delon misses.
Delon scores with a nice strike.
Delon blocks a jab.
Delon closes the distance and clinches up with Riddle, looking for a takedown. Delon pushes Riddle against the cage but Riddle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riddle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Delon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Delon trying to control the position but Riddle is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Delon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle dodges the ground and pound from Delon.
Delon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Delon moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Delon controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delon unloads with some shots from mount but Riddle bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Riddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riddle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delon.
Riddle misses with a leg kick.
Riddle misses with a straight left.
Delon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riddle as he jumps to the side.
Riddle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Delon is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddle tries to clinch there but Delon circles away.
Delon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riddle.
Delon misses with an uppercut. Riddle saw that one coming.
Delon takes one to the chin there.
Delon shoots in looking for a takedown but Riddle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Delon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delon.
Delon gets a double leg takedown into Riddle's guard.
Delon looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Delon wants to pass the guard but Riddle is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delon passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle is staying active underneath Delon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delon in particular looking to stall.
Riddle is not content to let Delon control the position.
Delon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delon is trying to control the action in half guard but Riddle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delon connects with a nice short shot to Riddle's temple.
Delon is looking to advance position but Riddle won't allow it.
Delon working Riddle over with strikes.
Riddle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Delon 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.
Delon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riddle wants to control but Delon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riddle wants to control but Delon is keeping busy.
Delon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Delon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Delon wants to take a breather but Riddle is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riddle's head.
Riddle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delon.
Delon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Delon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut.
That's time! Delon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Delon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riddle.
Brian Riddle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Delon shoots for a takedown but Riddle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riddle throws a right and a left that Delon avoids nicely.
Delon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delon fails with a takedown attempt.
Riddle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Riddle.
Delon closes the distance and clinches up with Riddle, looking for a takedown. Delon pushes Riddle against the cage but Riddle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Delon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Riddle as Delon shoots in.
Delon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riddle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Delon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddle lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riddle's waist but Riddle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delon off to one side.
Delon fails with the takedown.
Delon misses the shot to the body.
Delon checks a low kick from Riddle.
Riddle thuds his right hand into Delon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle tests Delon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alen Delon's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Riddle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throws out a loose jab but Delon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delon scores with a takedown into Riddle's guard.
Delon tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Delon throwing strikes but missing.
Delon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delon wants to pass the guard but Riddle is keeping the position.
Delon working some strikes from top position.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Delon from controlling successfully.
Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet.
Delon trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Delon tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Riddle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riddle 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Riddle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wray has chosen The Leprechan Song 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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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Wray!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray gets a clinch.
Bowman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman scores with a shoulder strike.
Bowman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bowman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wray tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wray defends it easily.
Wray wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Wray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wray throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Wray throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Wray is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowman has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowman pushes a forearm under Wray's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wray is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Bowman!
Nathan Bowman gave a mention to Cyclone Nutrition Company in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yster Best!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Best gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Yster Best has been cut.
Best avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Best slips under a jab from Castro.
Castro tries to clinch up but Best circles away and keeps his distance.
Best looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Best moves away and avoids it.
Castro lands a left and a right that send Best crashing to the mat, dazed. Castro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Best is rocked!
Boss Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Best defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
Castro throws a series of punches but Best moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Best sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castro tries to land a front kick but Best steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boss Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice uppercut there from Castro.
Best shoots in but no luck this time.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yster Best.
Best shoots for a double leg takedown but Castro sprawls well. He's pushed Best's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Castro is looking to land body kicks.
Best keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro cracks Best with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Best looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Castro finish him?
Best is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Best defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Best thows a leg kick but Castro checks it
and Castro counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Best badly! Castro follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Best out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Castro finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boss Castro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Russell's choice of entrance music: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Shaun Russell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaun Russell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns Jr tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.
Russell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russell scores with a one two! Burns Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that Russell semi-blocks.
It looks like Shaun Russell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Russell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the body from Russell misses
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A left lands for Russell.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns Jr moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns Jr.
Russell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Russell.
Burns Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Russell or not.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Russell prevents a body shot from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Russell's sensitive parts.
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Russell shrugs it off.
Russell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russell as he jumps to the side.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russell.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Russell misses.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Russell.
Russell throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Russell blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russell.
Burns Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Russell throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr keeps Russell at a distance using the push kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr shoots in for a double leg but Russell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Russell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns Jr works Russell's body with a nice hook.
Burns Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a head kick.
Russell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russell. That did some damage!
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Russell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Russell controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns Jr.
Russell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a head kick.
Burns Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Russell.
Burns Jr lands a high kick!
Russell missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russell throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Russell.
Russell drops his hands momentarily and Burns Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Russell throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns Jr tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Burns Jr cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Russell thows a body shot but no joy.
Russell misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Russell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Russell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaun Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Russell's head but Russell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Russell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Russell down.
Russell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Russell.
Russell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell misses with a looping left.
Burns Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Burns Jr lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Burns Jr.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that Russell semi-blocks.
Burns Jr lands a head kick. Russell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
Burns Jr throws a front kick that sends Russell stumbling back into the cage.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Russell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Burns Jr clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Russell avoids the damage to the body.
Burns Jr gets through Russell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns Jr tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell misses with a right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Burns Jr slams his shin into Russell's torso.
Russell throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Russell.
Russell gets tackled into the cage by Burns Jr. Burns Jr maintains the clinch.
A short right from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Russell can't find room to land a body shot as Burns Jr controls the action.
Russell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russell works over Burns Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Russell down with leg kicks.
Russell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Russell misses with a right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Russell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Russell momentarily.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Burns Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns Jr rushes Russell and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simba Burns Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russell is rocked!
Burns Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Russell is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns Jr finish him?
Burns Jr pushes Russell against the cage. Burns Jr is working some dirty boxing. Burns Jr pushes off with a quick right hook! Russell goes down! Russell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Burns Jr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm not back, because I never left.. I am here and here to stay and I want that world title. I love my brother Simba Burns and the whole Burns family who helped me win this fight. And my new partners the Diaz bros thanks for the help guys.'.
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