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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Ratajczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Ivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Ratajczyk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ratajczyk circles away.
Ratajczyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ratajczyk shoots in but Ivar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ratajczyk closes the distance but Ivar moves to the side
and Ivar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ratajczyk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ratajczyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ratajczyk jumps guard but Ivar stands there with Ratajczyk around his waist. Ratajczyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ratajczyk looking for a takedown.
Joe Ivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ratajczyk.
Ratajczyk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ratajczyk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivar prevents it.
Ratajczyk tries to pull guard but Ivar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ratajczyk drops back down to his feet.
Ratajczyk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ivar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ratajczyk manages to break the clinch.
Ratajczyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivar.
Ratajczyk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ivar sprawls well initially but Ratajczyk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ivar is refusing to be controlled, as Ratajczyk sits in half guard.
Ivar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivar is trying to maintain the position but Ratajczyk is very close to passing his half guard.
Ratajczyk works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ratajczyk lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratajczyk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ratajczyk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ratajczyk tries to move to mount but Ivar blocks the move with his legs.
Ratajczyk takes a little break here. Ivar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivar defending against the ground and pound.
Ratajczyk throws a strike aimed at the side of Ivar's head but Ivar avoids it well.
Ivar is looking for a sweep.
Ratajczyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ivar is looking for a sweep.
Ivar is breathing heavily.
Ratajczyk wants to control but Ivar is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ratajczyk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ratajczyk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ivar to the ground. Ratajczyk is now in Ivar's guard.
Ratajczyk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ivar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ratajczyk pulls Ivar in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratajczyk has his foot on Ivar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivar works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Ratajczyk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ivar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivar goes for a double leg but Ratajczyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ratajczyk continues to drive forward.
Ratajczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivar.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ratajczyk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ivar jumps guard but Ratajczyk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ratajczyk stalling in the clinch but Ivar improves position.
Ratajczyk prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivar prevents Ratajczyk from breaking the clinch.
Ratajczyk avoiding damage as Ivar throws knees to the body.
Ivar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ratajczyk.
Ratajczyk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratajczyk moves into range and clinches up with Ivar.
Ratajczyk jumps guard and drags Ivar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ratajczyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivar's guard.
Ratajczyk wanted to stand there but Ivar had control of the position.
Ratajczyk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ratajczyk looking to sit in guard and control but Ivar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ivar prevents Ratajczyk from getting back to his feet.
Ivar wants to get up but he can't break Ratajczyk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ratajczyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Ratajczyk was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ratajczyk shoots in but Ivar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivar wants it to stay on the feet.
Ratajczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Ratajczyk closes the distance and clinches up with Ivar, looking for a takedown. Ratajczyk pushes Ivar against the cage but Ivar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ratajczyk as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ratajczyk shoots in for a double leg but Ivar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ratajczyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ratajczyk is trying to pull guard but Ivar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ratajczyk has Ivar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ratajczyk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ratajczyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ratajczyk tries to pull guard but Ivar holds him up against the cage and eventually Ratajczyk drops back down to his feet.
Ivar blocks a body shot from Ratajczyk.
Ratajczyk has Ivar pressed against the cage, preventing Ivar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivar looking for a takedown.
Ivar prevents the takedown attempt.
Ratajczyk wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratajczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Ratajczyk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivar is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ratajczyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Ratajczyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ivar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ivar gets caught napping as Ratajczyk dives in and scores a takedown. Ivar manages to retain guard.
Ivar wants to sweep here but Ratajczyk controlling him for the moment.
Ratajczyk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ratajczyk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ratajczyk drops back looking for a leg! Ivar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivar manages to kick Ratajczyk off! Ratajczyk jumps back into Ivar's guard.
Ratajczyk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratajczyk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ratajczyk takes the fight into the clinch.
Ratajczyk jumps guard but Ivar stands there with Ratajczyk around his waist. Ratajczyk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ratajczyk has Ivar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivar has Ratajczyk pressed against the cage, preventing Ratajczyk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivar is trying to force a seperation but Ratajczyk has the dominant position.
Ivar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Peter Ratajczyk has been cut.
Ivar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ratajczyk wants the takedown. Ivar is fighting it off but Ratajczyk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ivar's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk stands up over Ivar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratajczyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivar is keeping the position for now.
Ratajczyk slips nicely into half guard.
Ratajczyk stalling.
Peter Ratajczyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivar wants to control but Ratajczyk is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivar pushes Ratajczyk off but Ratajczyk dives into side control.
Ivar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ratajczyk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ratajczyk wants to control the pace but Ivar is squirming around nicely.
Ivar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ratajczyk.
Ivar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ratajczyk has isolated one of Ivar's arms. Ivar looking to fight him off but Ratajczyk twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Ratajczyk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tajikskii Tigr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Schaubi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaubi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West ft. The xx - Touch the Sky. Tajikskii Tigr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tajikskii Tigr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaubi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tigr as he jumps to the side.
Tigr leaves Schaubi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schaubi gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schaubi prevents Tigr from escaping the position.
Tigr is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi works to advance to full mount. Tigr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tigr tries to lock up and control but Schaubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaubi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tigr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tigr wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Tigr gets back to half guard.
Schaubi is taking a breather. Tigr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abu Schaubi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tigr moves away from the strike by Schaubi.
Schaubi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tigr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schaubi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tajikskii Tigr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Schaubi.
Tigr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigr defending well as Schaubi loads up on a big left hand.
Schaubi shoots in and bounces Tigr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaubi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tigr controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schaubi slips nicely into half guard.
Schaubi is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Schaubi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tigr leaves Schaubi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schaubi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schaubi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaubi prevents Tigr from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tigr trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Schaubi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tigr throws a body punch but Schaubi moves out of range.
Tigr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schaubi.
Schaubi looks to land a left hand but Tigr moved out of range nicely.
Schaubi clinches up against the cage.
Tigr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schaubi.
Schaubi lands a takedown into guard.
Schaubi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Schaubi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tigr is looking to stand up but Schaubi isn't so interested in that idea.
Tigr working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Abu Schaubi wasn't active enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tigr enables Schaubi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tigr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schaubi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abu Schaubi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schaubi tries to move into range but Tigr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaubi misses with a takedown
and Tigr counters with a nice uppercut.
Tajikskii Tigr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Schaubi.
Schaubi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tigr sprawls well initially but Schaubi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tigr punching from the bottom.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigr wants to get back to full guard but Schaubi has passed into side control.
Schaubi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tigr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Schaubi advances to mount.
Schaubi prevents Tigr from getting the reversal.
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Tigr is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abu Schaubi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Schaubi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Schaubi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Schaubi with that takedown attempt.
Tigr scores with a body shot.
Schaubi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tigr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Tigr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaubi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tigr wants to control but Schaubi postures up.
Tigr is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigr wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schaubi shoots in for a takedown but Tigr shows good takedown defense.
Tigr punishes Schaubi's body with a nice straight punch.
Schaubi looks for a takedown but Tigr sprawls well.
Tajikskii Tigr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Schaubi.
Schaubi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schaubi shoots in for a takedown but Tigr shows good takedown defense.
Schaubi misses with a straight right.
Schaubi closes the distance and pushes Tigr back into the cage.
Abu Schaubi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigr looking to slow down the pace here.
Tigr seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Schaubi is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tigr gets underhooks to prevent Schaubi's takedown attempt.
Tigr is trying to maintain a safe position but Schaubi gets an underhook and turns Tigr into the cage.
Tigr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schaubi manages to end up in side control.
Schaubi working away.
Schaubi tries to advance to mount but Tigr denies him.
Tigr is trying to buck Schaubi off.
Schaubi controls the position from side control.
Tigr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaubi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tigr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tajikskii Tigr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schaubi advances nicely into full mount.
Schaubi controlling from the full mount.
Tigr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaubi stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Schaubi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schaubi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Schaubi!
Abu Schaubi very nearly forgot to thank Virtually Identical [$25 clothes!] 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donian Viendone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Bratwurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donian Viendone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franz Bratwurst!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratwurst throws a hook to the side of Viendone's head but Viendone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bratwurst throws a right and a left that Viendone avoids nicely.
Bratwurst scores with a jab. Viendone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bratwurst misses with a straight left.
Viendone tries for a takedown but Bratwurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bratwurst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viendone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bratwurst finds it's way round the side to connect with Viendone's head.
Viendone seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bratwurst misses with a body shot
and Viendone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bratwurst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bratwurst misses with a hook. Viendone ducked under it nicely.
Bratwurst dips to his left and cracks Viendone with an uppercut!
Viendone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viendone connects with a nice looking jab.
Viendone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bratwurst moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bratwurst's corner calls for a 1-2. Bratwurst obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viendone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bratwurst connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viendone scrambles back to his feet.
Bratwurst stuffs the takedown.
Viendone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bratwurst circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donian Viendone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratwurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Viendone is just out of range.
Viendone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viendone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Bratwurst.
Viendone swings for the body but Bratwurst moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viendone.
Viendone shoots in for a takedown but Bratwurst shows good takedown defense.
Bratwurst fails to land with a series of punches.
Bratwurst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bratwurst uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bratwurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bratwurst goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Viendone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bratwurst.
Viendone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bratwurst's waist but Bratwurst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viendone off to one side.
Viendone misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viendone ducks right into an uppercut from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst with a nice cross.
Viendone misses with an uppercut.
Bratwurst might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bratwurst misses with a jab to the body
and Viendone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bratwurst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Bratwurst.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Viendone. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bratwurst misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viendone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bratwurst lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bratwurst tries to bum rush Viendone with a series of wild strikes but Viendone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viendone tries for a takedown but Bratwurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viendone dives in and grabs Bratwurst's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bratwurst pushes down on Viendone's head and hops out.
Bratwurst misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Viendone is just out of range.
Viendone connects with a jab.
Viendone slips under a jab from Bratwurst.
Viendone ducks right into an uppercut from Bratwurst.
Good standup being displayed there by Bratwurst as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viendone.
Bratwurst connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viendone momentarily.
Franz Bratwurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratwurst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bratwurst scores with a sloppy right hand. Viendone should have avoided that one.
Bratwurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Viendone is just out of range.
A punch combination from Bratwurst misses.
Some wild striking there from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viendone throws a looping overhand right but Bratwurst ducks down to avoid it.
Bratwurst scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viendone misses with a hook. Bratwurst ducked under it nicely.
Bratwurst misses with a straight left.
Bratwurst scores with the left hand. Viendone knows he should have avoided that one.
Bratwurst sizes up Viendone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bratwurst cracks a nice hook into Viendone's ribs.
Bratwurst works over Viendone's head and body with a nice combination.
Viendone defending well as Bratwurst loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viendone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bratwurst avoids it really well and circles away.
Bratwurst misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Bratwurst dominated that round.
That's time! Viendone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Viendone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franz Bratwurst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viendone moves out of range of the strikes.
Viendone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viendone blocks a jab.
Viendone blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viendone.
Viendone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bratwurst circles away.
Viendone misses with an uppercut. Bratwurst saw that one coming.
Viendone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donian Viendone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viendone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bratwurst scores with a punch to the head.
Bratwurst with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viendone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bratwurst has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratwurst with a nice cross.
A jab from Bratwurst does it's job there.
Viendone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viendone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bratwurst tries to avoid it but Viendone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bratwurst to the ground. Bratwurst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bratwurst looks to land a combination but Viendone avoids it well.
Bratwurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viendone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bratwurst was well out of range. Poor timing from Viendone.
Bratwurst scores with a hook.
Bratwurst cracks Viendone with a good jab.
A punch combination from Viendone misses.
Bratwurst takes a swing at Viendone's ribcage but misses.
Bratwurst scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratwurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viendone moves away.
Viendone shoots in looking for a takedown but Bratwurst manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viendone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst scores with a three punch combo!
Bratwurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bratwurst leaves Viendone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viendone fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bratwurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Viendone or perhaps it was just good defense by Bratwurst which made him look bad.
Jab by Bratwurst.
Bratwurst takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bratwurst misses with a shot to the body
and Viendone counters with a left to the body.
Bratwurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bratwurst stalks Viendone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Viendone's face. Viendone staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst looks to land a right hand but Viendone moved out of range.
Viendone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bratwurst's waist but Bratwurst gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viendone off to one side.
Bratwurst bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bratwurst misses with a right hand
and Viendone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viendone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viendone fails with a takedown attempt.
Bratwurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viendone.
Bratwurst connects with a body shot that sends Viendone's belly button to the back.
Bratwurst misses with a body shot.
Viendone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bratwurst as he avoids it easily.
Bratwurst misses with a few strikes there.
Bratwurst throws a right hand that Viendone ducks under and follows up with a left that Viendone also avoids with ease.
Bratwurst lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viendone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bratwurst is fending him off so far but Viendone persists. Nope, Bratwurst circles away and we're back to standing.
Bratwurst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viendone circles away quickly and effectively.
Franz Bratwurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bratwurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viendone was well out of range. Poor timing from Bratwurst.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bratwurst!
Bratwurst drops his hands momentarily and Viendone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bratwurst misses with a body shot.
Bratwurst lands a nice looking body shot.
Bratwurst has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bratwurst fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Viendone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bratwurst swivels and escapes.
Bratwurst lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viendone thows a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Bratwurst as he connects with a hook.
Viendone staying out of range there.
Bratwurst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Bratwurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Viendone moves out of range as Bratwurst strikes.
Viendone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bratwurst tries to avoid it but Viendone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bratwurst to the ground. Bratwurst escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viendone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bratwurst moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bratwurst lands a jab to the head.
Bratwurst tries to bum rush Viendone with a series of wild strikes but Viendone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bratwurst misses with a straight right.
Viendone tries for a takedown but Bratwurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bratwurst lands a glancing blow to the side of Viendone's head.
Viendone looks for a takedown but Bratwurst sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donian Viendone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bratwurst's corner calls for a 1-2. Bratwurst obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viendone dodges the punch combination from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viendone. Bratwurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bratwurst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viendone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viendone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Viendone misses.
Bratwurst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Viendone with that takedown attempt.
Bratwurst misses with a body shot.
Bratwurst scores with a hook to the body. Viendone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viendone takes one on the button.
Viendone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Bratwurst.
Viendone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bratwurst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viendone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bratwurst lands a jab to Viendone's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viendone walks into a straight right hand from Bratwurst.
Viendone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bratwurst.
Viendone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bratwurst looks to land a right hand but Viendone moved out of range.
A nice combination there by Bratwurst.
Viendone swings for the body but Bratwurst moves out of range.
Bratwurst misses with a hook.
Viendone throws a jab when Bratwurst was well out of range.
Viendone darts in looking for a takedown but Bratwurst gets double underhooks and turns Viendone into the cage.
Viendone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Viendone has Bratwurst pressed against the cage, preventing Bratwurst from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bratwurst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viendone moves away from the strike by Bratwurst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viendone darts in looking for a takedown but Bratwurst gets double underhooks and turns Viendone into the cage.
Bratwurst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bratwurst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratwurst looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Viendone.
Viendone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Viendone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viendone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bratwurst looks to land a combination but Viendone avoids it well.
Viendone tries for a takedown but Bratwurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bratwurst moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bratwurst moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Viendone scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratwurst missing with a left hand there. Viendone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bratwurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Viendone misses.
Bratwurst misses the body punch
and Viendone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Bratwurst throws a nice looking combination but Viendone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bratwurst throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bratwurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viendone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bratwurst throws an off balance right hand
and Viendone counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratwurst stuffs the takedown attempt from Viendone. Viendone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bratwurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Bratwurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bratwurst 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Bratwurst!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazaro Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mufasa Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazaro Molina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mufasa Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
We've been hearing reports that Molina has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Molina throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molina looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Taylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Molina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Molina throws a leg kick but Taylor moved away.
Molina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molina manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molina.
A head kick misses from Molina.
Molina misses with a wild combination.
Molina swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body
and Molina counters with a big head kick but Taylor shrugs it off.
Taylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Molina.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Molina tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to clinch but Molina moves away
and Molina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor throws a lazy head kick
and Molina counters with a big head kick but Taylor shrugs it off.
Molina checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mufasa Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molina scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molina.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
A head kick by Taylor misses
and Molina counters with a leg kick.
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters circling a little - Molina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Molina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Molina misses.
Molina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Molina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Molina lands with a right hand.
Molina delivers a nice body kick.
Molina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Molina feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Molina then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor is looking to slow Molina down with leg kicks.
Molina lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Molina finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor slips under a jab from Molina.
Molina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Molina cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Molina throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor throws a head kick but Molina moves out of range.
Molina avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Molina's efforts to push away.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Molina blocks it.
Molina is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor misses with a knee strike.
Molina is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Molina avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Molina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Molina can't break the clinch.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Molina tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Molina is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molina blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Molina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
Molina connects with a jab.
Taylor throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor feints and then cracks Molina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molina down.
No joy there for Molina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molina lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Molina dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Molina moves out of range easily.
Molina misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Taylor misses
and Molina counters with an inside leg kick.
Molina throws a nice head kick!
Taylor throws a head kick but Molina moves out of range.
Molina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taylor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Molina throws a chopping leg kick but Taylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molina, right into the meat.
Molina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Molina.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molina jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Taylor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and Molina counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lazaro Molina is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Molina misses.
Molina keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Lazaro Molina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molina connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Molina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor rushes Molina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molina breaks the clinch.
Molina feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Molina then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Molina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Molina throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Taylor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Molina.
Molina throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molina lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor throws a head kick but Molina moves out of range.
Molina circles away from the clinch attempt
and Molina counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Molina misses with a body kick.
Molina lands with a kick to the ribs.
Molina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molina.
A head kick misses from Molina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Molina. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molina wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Molina is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor lands a good knee to the midsection. Molina won't want to take too many of those.
Molina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Molina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Molina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molina.
Molina is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molina.
Molina throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Molina swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Molina circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Molina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaro Molina dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Molina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Taylor lands but Molina takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lazaro Molina has been cut.
Taylor lands a high kick to the side of Molina's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Taylor dives into guard, looking to finish.
Molina is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Molina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Molina wants to hit a switch here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Molina there!
Taylor landing strikes from the mount and Molina is in trouble!
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Molina is looking to escape.
Taylor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Molina?
Molina is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taylor looking to finish Molina with some ground and pound. This is bad for Molina!
Molina is desperately trying to improve his position but Taylor has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molina is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taylor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Molina is now in Taylor's guard. A big mistake from Taylor there, giving up the dominant position!
Taylor managing to control the position.
Molina wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Molina seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor has control of Molina's left arm, preventing Molina from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Lazaro Molina wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Molina misses with a leg kick.
Molina avoids the head kick by Taylor.
No joy there for Molina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molina swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Molina misses with a double jab.
Molina takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Molina avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molina is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Molina circles away and keeps his distance.
Molina scores with a shot to the body.
Molina swinging wildly here.
Molina throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Molina only half commits.
Taylor tries to clinch but Molina moves away
and Molina counters with a head kick.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Molina is avoiding it.
Taylor throws a head kick but Molina moves out of range.
Molina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Molina moves out of range easily.
Molina throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Molina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molina connects with an inside leg kick.
Molina tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor missing with knees to the body.
Molina is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molina tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mufasa Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Molina.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Molina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mufasa Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molina 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazaro Molina!
Lazaro Molina managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubber Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Palmer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chubber Lane's chin.
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24
283 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chubber Lane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane fails to land with a series of punches.
Palmer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lane.
Palmer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lane is out of range and Palmer settles back down.
Palmer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chubber Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lane.
Lane avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Lane moved out of range nicely.
Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lane lands a body shot.
Palmer takes a swing at Lane's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Lane.
Palmer 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lane. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lane jabs Palmer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palmer is breathing heavily.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Lane.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Lane sends Palmer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lane is motioning to the referee to let Palmer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Palmer is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Palmer has been cut.
Palmer shoots in but no luck this time.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lane staying out of range there.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Lane does no damage.
Lane lands a big right hand that sends Palmer crashing to the mat! Lane stays standing though and waves Palmer back to his feet!
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!
Lane cracks Palmer with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chubber Lane!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vecheslav Gurin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gurin comes into the arena with Dolphin - I Will Live blaring out of the sound system. Vecheslav Gurin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vecheslav Gurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Wolter!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurin has his takedown stuffed
and Wolter counters by moving into the clinch.
Gurin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gurin manages to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wolter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurin is trying to keep Wolter in close.
Wolter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gurin is retaining full guard.
Gurin is trying to keep Wolter in close.
Wolter wants to pass the guard but Gurin is keeping the position.
Wolter trying to control but Gurin is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gurin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolter, not yet.
Wolter working a defensive guard here.
Wolter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolter keeping moving, preventing Gurin from controlling successfully.
Wolter looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolter, not yet.
Gurin trying to control but Wolter is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolter keeping full guard, as Gurin tries to pass.
Gurin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vecheslav Gurin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A swing and a miss from Wolter.
Gurin fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolter misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurin blocks a leg kick.
Wolter closes the distance and clinches.
Wolter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wolter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gurin's brow.
Gurin avoids a wild elbow strike from Wolter.
Wolter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Wolter holds him up against the cage and eventually Gurin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vecheslav Gurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolter walks away with a smile on his face. Gurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gurin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolter but Wolter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Wolter there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolter closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Wolter to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wolter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gurin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wolter walks away with a smile on his face. Gurin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gurin shoots and misses
and Wolter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gurin misses with a takedown
and Wolter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolter throws a right hand that Gurin ducks under and follows up with a left that Gurin also avoids with ease.
Gurin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wolter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wolter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gurin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gurin shoots in for a takedown but Wolter shows good takedown defense.
Gurin gets tackled into the cage by Wolter. Wolter maintains the clinch.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Wolter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gurin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wolter smiles and moves away.
Wolter misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gurin moves out of range as Wolter strikes.
Gurin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolter scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolter swivels and escapes.
Wolter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolter darts in and clinches Gurin up against the cage.
Gurin decides to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gurin looking to control.
Wolter stays in close to Gurin's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wolter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolter misses with a low kick.
Gurin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolter.
Wolter scores with a nice right hand.
Gurin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gurin fails with a takedown attempt.
Gurin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gurin blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolter connects with the punch.
Vecheslav Gurin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vecheslav Gurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolter thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolter.
Gurin slips under a jab from Wolter.
Gurin fails with the takedown
and Wolter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wolter.
Gurin blocks an elbow strike from Wolter.
Wolter taking a breather.
Gurin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wolter breaks from the clinch.
Wolter throws a front kick aimed at Gurin's knee but Gurin avoids it well.
Gurin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolter circles away.
Wolter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolter throws a head kick that misses.
Gurin takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gurin.
Wolter missing with a left hand there. Gurin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gurin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gurin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolter swivels and escapes.
Wolter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolter rushes Gurin and presses him up against the cage.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Wolter won't allow it.
Gurin tries to pull guard but Wolter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wolter smiles and moves away.
Gurin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolter throws an off balance right hand
and Gurin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wolter wants to improve his position but instead Gurin has moved into half guard.
Gurin is looking for a kimura here.
Wolter tries to get to full guard but Gurin has control of the leg.
Wolter manages to get to full guard.
Wolter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gurin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolter wants to sweep here but Gurin controlling him for the moment.
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!
Gurin wants to control from the top but Wolter keeps moving.
Wolter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolter working a defensive guard but Gurin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gurin slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wolter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wolter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gurin.
Wolter throws a big shot that misses.
Wolter takes a swing at Gurin's ribcage but misses.
Jonas Wolter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolter lands a head shot.
Gurin shoots in for a takedown but Wolter shows good takedown defense.
Gurin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wolter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vecheslav Gurin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolter cracks Gurin with a good jab.
Gurin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wolter on his heels. He'll look to pass Wolter's guard now, I'm sure.
Wolter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gurin manages to get himself to full guard.
Gurin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurin keeping full guard, as Wolter tries to pass.
Wolter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wolter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gurin's guard.
Wolter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gurin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolter is stalling here. Gurin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wolter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gurin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gurin wants to control but Wolter is keeping him busy.
Wolter looking for a sweep but Gurin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter gets back to half guard.
Gurin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gurin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolter defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolter wants to get back to full guard.
Wolter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolter keeping moving, preventing Gurin from controlling successfully.
Wolter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wolter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gurin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wolter is looking to reverse the position.
Wolter keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wolter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolter is looking for a sweep.
Wolter is letting Gurin control him for a moment.
Wolter is looking to regain half guard here but Gurin keeps moving and retains side control.
Gurin prevents Wolter from escaping the position.
Gurin works to advance to full mount. Wolter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gurin moves to the back position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolter rolls, trying to escape but Gurin keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wolter is doing well to defend. Gurin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wolter is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vecheslav Gurin!
Vecheslav Gurin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Cesaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Clubber Lang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Cesaro!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Cesaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Cesaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Cesaro 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.
Cesaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Lang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lang lands with a cross.
Cesaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cesaro tries to land a leg kick but Lang saw it coming and moves away.
Cesaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cesaro misses with a jab to the body
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cesaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Cesaro throws a lazy head kick
and Lang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Lang connects with a nice looking jab.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Cesaro's ribs.
Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Cesaro off balance momentarily.
Cesaro looks winded!
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cesaro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Cesaro's ribs.
Cesaro tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cesaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Lang lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a leg kick which misses Cesaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Cesaro tries to avoid it.
Lang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cesaro.
Lang catches Cesaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cesaro wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cesaro doesn't seem phased though.
Lang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cesaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
That kick from Lang tenderised Cesaro's leg. Cesaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cesaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lang works Cesaro's body with a nice hook.
Cesaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cesaro is rocked!
Cesaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cesaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Lang cracks Cesaro with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cesaro tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lang pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cesaro is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clubber Lang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torrez slips under a jab.
Torrez misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land a front kick but Torrez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Torrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Torrez.
Torrez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torrez stuns Ribeiro Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro Da Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribeiro Da Silva. That snapped Torrez's head back.
Ribeiro Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro Da Silva.
A shot to the liver by Torrez. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a cross.
Torrez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Torrez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Torrez throws a series of punches but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Torrez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torrez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ribeiro Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torrez doesn't seem phased though.
Torrez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Torrez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ribeiro Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Torrez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva cracks Torrez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the body shot from Torrez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torrez checks a leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips under a jab.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Torrez's knee but Torrez avoids it well.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a front kick that sends Torrez stumbling back into the cage.
Torrez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro Da Silva. Torrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribeiro Da Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torrez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torrez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torrez.
Torrez works Ribeiro Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Ribeiro Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva has managed to clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva working aggressively here.
Ribeiro Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torrez has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to stall.
Torrez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Torrez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a body punch.
Ribeiro Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ribeiro Da Silva!
Ribeiro Da Silva feints and then cracks Torrez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torrez down.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Torrez's front leg but catches the back leg as Torrez tries to avoid it.
Torrez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribeiro Da Silva can pounce on him.
Torrez throws a right hand that Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribeiro Da Silva also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torrez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Torrez does no damage.
Ribeiro Da Silva punishes Torrez's body with a nice straight punch.
Torrez misses with a low kick as Ribeiro Da Silva jumps back.
Ribeiro Da Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Torrez sees coming a mile off.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that Torrez semi-blocks.
Torrez throws a body kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Torrez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torrez cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with a good jab.
Torrez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torrez throws a series of punches but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torrez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Torrez sees coming a mile off.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Torrez.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Torrez's front leg but catches the back leg as Torrez tries to avoid it.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints and then cracks Torrez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torrez down.
Torrez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ribeiro Da Silva rushes Torrez and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Torrez fails to land.
Torrez stalling in the clinch but Ribeiro Da Silva improves position.
Torrez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torrez.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribeiro Da Silva clinches with his opponent.
Torrez blocks a body shot from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with some punches.
Torrez slows down the pace here.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with some punches.
Torrez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro Da Silva controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Torrez is looking to control Ribeiro Da Silva's arms but Ribeiro Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Torrez has his back to the cage.
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Torrez misses its intended target.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torrez.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torrez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribeiro Da Silva at a distance.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torrez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a front kick.
Torrez checks a low kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Torrez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribeiro Da Silva is able to avoid easily.
Torrez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribeiro Da Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Torrez misses.
Torrez looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro Da Silva moved out of range.
Torrez throws a leg kick but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva defending well as Torrez loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range as Torrez strikes.
That kick from Ribeiro Da Silva tenderised Torrez's leg. Torrez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Torrez.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torrez's sensitive parts.
Ribeiro Da Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribeiro Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torrez.
Torrez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Torrez's front leg but catches the back leg as Torrez tries to avoid it.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Torrez moves out of range easily.
Torrez misses with a wild body shot.
Torrez lands a jab to the nose.
Torrez lands a nice hook to Ribeiro Da Silva's body. Ribeiro Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torrez looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro Da Silva is out of range.
Torrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrez.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torrez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribeiro Da Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torrez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torrez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Torrez scores with a four punch combination!
Torrez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torrez's face.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Torrez trying to stall but Ribeiro Da Silva improves his position.
Ribeiro Da Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torrez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a knee to the head.
Torrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torrez tries a body shot but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Torrez can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Torrez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ribeiro Da Silva into the cage.
Torrez is looking to control Ribeiro Da Silva's arms but Ribeiro Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Torrez has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torrez misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez wants to break free but Ribeiro Da Silva has control.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Torrez takes a shot to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeps control of Torrez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torrez misses with a body punch.
Eddie Torrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torrez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro Da Silva's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Torrez blocks with his arms.
Ribeiro Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torrez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva gets through Torrez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torrez has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Torrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torrez throws a body punch but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range.
Torrez misses with a shot to the body
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torrez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torrez in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrez misses with an uppercut
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Torrez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Torrez just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeps Torrez at a distance using the push kick.
Torrez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribeiro Da Silva staying out of range there.
Torrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrez takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with the punch.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. That's going to slow Torrez down.
Torrez throws a right and a left that Ribeiro Da Silva avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribeiro Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
After winning the bout, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Eddie Torrez spoke after the fight, saying 'I've got to talk to my family and my coaches to evaluate my future. I may still be young, but my record as of late has me questioning if I am in the right line of work.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Wyclef Jean - 911. ZaZa Mutombo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Myles O Donnell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mutombo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Donnell connects with a crisp jab.
O Donnell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Donnell, right into the meat.
Mutombo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Donnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mutombo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Donnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mutombo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Donnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mutombo lands a jab to O Donnell's midsection.
Mutombo checks a leg kick.
Mutombo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
O Donnell pulls Mutombo in close to prevent any damage.
O Donnell keeping moving, preventing Mutombo from controlling successfully.
Mutombo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutombo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Donnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Donnell being controlled here, momentarily.
O Donnell is pulling down on Mutombo's head. It's preventing any offense from Mutombo, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Donnell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice defenses there by O Donnell.
O Donnell wants to land a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Donnell throws out a leg kick but Mutombo moves out of range and O Donnell only half commits.
O Donnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Donnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Donnell moves out of range of the strikes.
O Donnell tries to clinch but Mutombo is having none of it.
Mutombo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Donnell at a distance.
O Donnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mutombo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Donnell. O Donnell obviously looking to wear him down.
O Donnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mutombo lands with a nice body punch.
O Donnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O Donnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell throws a front kick aimed at Mutombo's knee but Mutombo avoids it well.
A big right from Mutombo misses.
O Donnell throws a low kick but Mutombo avoids it.
O Donnell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Donnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mutombo to score with a decent uppercut.
Mutombo slips under a jab.
O Donnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutombo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donnell connects with an inside leg kick.
Myles O Donnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Donnell throws a push kick but Mutombo slaps the foot to one side.
Mutombo throws a low kick but O Donnell moves out of range easily.
Mutombo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Donnell has Mutombo up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles O Donnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mutombo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O Donnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Donnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutombo.
A low kick from O Donnell is predictable there
and Mutombo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Donnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mutombo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O Donnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Donnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Donnell.
O Donnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mutombo counters with a thumping low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mutombo!
O Donnell throws a low kick, looking for Mutombo's leg but Mutombo calmly moves out of range.
Mutombo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Donnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myles O Donnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo lands a jab to the nose.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Donnell checks a leg kick.
Mutombo throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Donnell moves out of range as Mutombo strikes.
An inside leg kick from Mutombo misses.
Mutombo connects with a crisp jab.
O Donnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
Mutombo keeps the fight on the outside.
O Donnell throws a leg kick but Mutombo moved away.
O Donnell tries to work over Mutombo's front leg with a kick but Mutombo checks it.
O Donnell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell slips a straight right by Mutombo.
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!
O Donnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
Mutombo lands with a hook. O Donnell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Mutombo is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Donnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Donnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Donnell tries to land a leg kick but Mutombo saw it coming and moves away.
O Donnell lands with a shot to the body.
O Donnell scores with a push kick.
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick and O Donnell moves out of range easily.
O Donnell lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mutombo's calf.
A good leg kick by O Donnell.
O Donnell misses with a straight right.
Mutombo looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donnell is just out of range.
Mutombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donnell.
Mutombo looks to land a right hand but O Donnell moved out of range.
O Donnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mutombo scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Donnell in his tracks.
O Donnell thows a body kick. Mutombo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutombo blocks the leg kick.
O Donnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
O Donnell misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Myles O Donnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Mutombo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnell throws a hook but Mutombo blocks it.
O Donnell misses with a wild body shot.
O Donnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo throws a leg kick that misses.
O Donnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mutombo throws a shot from downtown. O Donnell moves away and avoids it.
Mutombo throws out a leg kick but O Donnell moves out of range and Mutombo only half commits.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Donnell throws a solid leg kick but Mutombo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Donnell.
Mutombo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Mutombo misses the target.
Mutombo blocks a leg kick.
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Myles O Donnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
O Donnell lands a really nice looking cross but Mutombo seems unphased.
Mutombo misses with a low kick.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
O Donnell misses with a leg kick.
Mutombo tries to move into range but O Donnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mutombo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutombo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mutombo throws a low kick, looking for O Donnell's leg but O Donnell calmly moves out of range.
O Donnell ducks under a wild hook from Mutombo.
A jab from O Donnell finds it's way through Mutombo's defenses.
A clash of legs there as O Donnell blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutombo misses with an uppercut. O Donnell saw that one coming.
Mutombo throws a push kick but O Donnell slaps the foot to one side.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but O Donnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a low kick.
O Donnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Donnell avoids the body shot from Mutombo.
Nice shot by O Donnell.
O Donnell misses with a body shot.
Mutombo throws a low kick, looking for O Donnell's leg but O Donnell calmly moves out of range.
Mutombo is looking to score with low kicks.
O Donnell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
O Donnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mutombo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Donnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mutombo at a distance.
O Donnell throws a leg kick
and Mutombo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ZaZa Mutombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutombo.
O Donnell scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donnell misses with a leg kick
and Mutombo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mutombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Mutombo - just one landing.
O Donnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mutombo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutombo misses with a straight left.
O Donnell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Donnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
O Donnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Donnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Donnell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donnell connects with a right hand. Mutombo shakes it off.
O Donnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Donnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Mutombo's head.
An inside leg kick lands from O Donnell.
Mutombo throws a leg kick which misses O Donnell's front leg but catches the back leg as O Donnell tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Donnell.
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!
Mutombo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Donnell.
Myles O Donnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Donnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mutombo lands a really nice looking cross but O Donnell seems unphased.
O Donnell is looking to score with low kicks.
O Donnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mutombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutombo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutombo takes a swing at O Donnell's ribcage but misses.
Mutombo looks to land a right hand but O Donnell moved out of range.
Good work by Mutombo as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Donnell, right into the meat.
O Donnell moves in looking to clinch but Mutombo pushes him off.
Mutombo throws a right hand that misses
enabling O Donnell to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles O Donnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Donnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles O Donnell!
Myles O Donnell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz's entrance music is Slippin. A fine choice. Yancy Malaki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Alaniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaniz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alaniz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malaki pinned against the cage. Malaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malaki throws a hook but Alaniz blocks it.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaniz moves away.
Alaniz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Alaniz's head.
Malaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alaniz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Malaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaniz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alaniz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pitt in the buildup to the fight.
Alaniz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Malaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Alaniz.
Alaniz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malaki lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Malaki.
The fighters circling - Malaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaniz is looking to clinch but Malaki is avoiding it.
Alaniz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Alaniz's head.
Yancy Malaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Malaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alaniz misses with a takedown
enabling Malaki to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malaki.
Alaniz is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malaki counters with a huge left! Alaniz is in big trouble! He's backing up but Malaki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Alaniz from any more damage. A dominating finish by Malaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Malaki!
Yancy Malaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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