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AMSFC 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Varona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomo Fukasawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomo Fukasawa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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191 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Varona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomo Fukasawa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukasawa throws a combination. Varona tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Varona closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fukasawa's guard.
Fukasawa is looking for a triangle but Varona pushes his legs off easily.
Varona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Varona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Varona prevents Fukasawa from getting back to his feet.
Varona landing with the ground and pound.
Varona works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Varona seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varona is working for a submission of some sort.
Fukasawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Varona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Varona in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fukasawa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Varona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Varona!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlos Varona made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Tomo Fukasawa was interviewed post fight and said 'Battle Lost but the War continues - Team Goroshi - Aplha-Male Supplements'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Galati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galati has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Jan Olszewicz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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133 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Olszewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Galati!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galati darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Galati trying to pass the guard but Olszewicz defending well.
Olszewicz wants to get back to full guard.
Olszewicz is working hard here to advance position.
Galati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olszewicz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galati is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olszewicz defends it well.
Galati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olszewicz defending well though.
Olszewicz moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olszewicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galati trying to control but Olszewicz is working from the bottom.
Olszewicz is trying to control the position but Galati postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galati trying to control but Olszewicz is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pavel Galati wasn't active enough on the ground.
Galati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Galati or perhaps it was just good defense by Olszewicz which made him look bad.
Galati shoots and misses
and Olszewicz counters with a shoot takedown. Galati fights it but they end up in guard.
Jan Olszewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Galati.
Olszewicz wants to control from the top but Galati keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Galati keeping full guard, as Olszewicz tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Sanitarium inform us that Galati has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Olszewicz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Olszewicz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Galati manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olszewicz has Galati in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olszewicz wants to sweep here but Galati controlling him for the moment.
Olszewicz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galati is aware though and is defending well.
Galati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Olszewicz's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Olszewicz controls Galati momentarily but Galati frees himself.
Galati cracks Olszewicz with a solid left hand.
Olszewicz keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
Olszewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galati is trying to maintain the position but Olszewicz is very close to passing his half guard.
Olszewicz trying to control the action but Galati is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz trying to mount his opponent but Galati defends it.
Galati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Olszewicz is looking for a kimura here.
Olszewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Olszewicz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galati gets full guard.
Olszewicz trying to control but Galati is working from the bottom.
Olszewicz looking to sit in guard and control but Galati gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galati makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz wants to hit a switch here but Galati passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Olszewicz there!
Olszewicz wants to hold on but Galati pushes him away.
Olszewicz regains half guard.
Olszewicz tries to roll over but Galati keeps him under control.
Olszewicz manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olszewicz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galati has managed to get both his arms back between Olszewicz's legs - danger averted.
Olszewicz keeping moving, preventing Galati from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olszewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galati defends it easily.
Galati with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Olszewicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Galati shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olszewicz is trying to defend but Galati finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olszewicz wants to improve his position but Galati is controlling well.
Galati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Galati winds up and cracks Olszewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Galati there.
Jan Olszewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galati is looking for a kimura here.
Galati tries to pass to full mount but Olszewicz defends it.
Olszewicz wants to improve his position but Galati is controlling well.
Olszewicz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galati drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galati jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olszewicz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galati defends well.
Galati drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galati jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olszewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olszewicz working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galati throws a big elbow that misses.
Olszewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Galati is proving a slippery customer.
Galati trying to control the position from guard on top but Olszewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galati gets to his feet. Olszewicz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Galati wants to clinch up but Olszewicz keeps it at a distance.
Galati looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Olszewicz wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galati is nestled in close to Olszewicz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olszewicz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galati.
Galati seems to be working for a kimura but Olszewicz defends the submission attempt.
Galati is thwarting Olszewicz's attempts to control the position.
Olszewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olszewicz is in trouble now - Galati has advanced to mount!
Olszewicz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olszewicz regains half guard.
Galati seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Olszewicz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pavel Galati!
Pavel Galati decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Fed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
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261 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Fed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihejirika looks for the body kick but Fed saw that one coming.
Ihejirika throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ihejirika is in Fed's guard.
Fed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ihejirika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ihejirika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ihejirika wants to control from the top but Fed keeps moving.
Ihejirika tries to free his leg and advance position but Fed is retaining full guard.
Ihejirika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ihejirika loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ihejirika wants to control from the top but Fed keeps moving.
Ihejirika looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Fed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fed swinging wildly here.
Fed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 in the buildup to the fight.
Fed tries to work over Ihejirika's front leg with a kick but Ihejirika checks it.
Some wild striking there from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika looks for a takedown but Fed sprawls well.
Ihejirika looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ihejirika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ihejirika postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ihejirika, into his guard.
Ihejirika wants to sweep but no luck.
Ihejirika keeps trying to improve his position.
Ihejirika has his foot on Fed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fed works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika looking for a guillotine here but Fed defends easily.
Fed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ihejirika on the ground.
Ihejirika looking for a triangle here. Fed is fighting it but it looks tight! Ihejirika pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fed is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tatenda Ihejirika!
Tatenda Ihejirika 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Squeeze 1st-Jay-Z. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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185 lbs
27 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo misses with a low kick as Callaghan jumps back.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Callaghan tries to land a leg kick but Halo saw it coming and moves away.
Halo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Callaghan counter with a right hand.
Callaghan takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Halo scores with a body shot.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Callaghan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callaghan wants to land a leg kick but Halo is out of range.
Callaghan missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo avoids the body shot from Callaghan.
Callaghan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halo checks it well.
Halo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Callaghan finds it's way round the side to connect with Halo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callaghan lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Halo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halo is rocked!
Halo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Halo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Callaghan slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
We've been informed that Callaghan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halo throws a leg kick
and Callaghan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Halo! Callaghan lets Halo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Halo misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan cracks Halo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Halo falls to his knees and Callaghan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Callaghan!
Richard Callaghan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes into the arena with How Much For One Rib? blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson lands a big head kick that sends Smith to the canvas! Watson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Watson!
After winning the bout, Mason Watson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Averson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Riddle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Averson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riddle as he avoids it easily.
Averson misses with a takedown
and Riddle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riddle.
Riddle lands a knee to the body.
Riddle working Averson over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Riddle as the two fighters clinch.
Averson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddle lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riddle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Riddle lands a knee to the head.
Averson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riddle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Averson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riddle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kurt Averson has been cut.
Averson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riddle lands a right hand.
Riddle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Averson's face.
Riddle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Riddle.
Riddle lands a good knee to the midsection. Averson won't want to take too many of those.
Riddle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Averson's face.
Riddle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Averson's face.
Averson is rocked!
Riddle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Averson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riddle lands a right hand.
Oh Averson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Averson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riddle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Averson seems to have got his legs back now.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Riddle.
Riddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riddle.
Knees to the body from Riddle.
Riddle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Averson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Riddle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Averson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riddle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riddle lands a shoulder strike.
Riddle landing knees to the head.
Riddle lands a body punch.
Riddle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Riddle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Averson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riddle is leaning against Averson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riddle pushes Averson against the cage. Riddle is working some dirty boxing. Riddle pushes off with a quick right hook! Averson goes down! Averson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Riddle moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Riddle!
Post fight, an emotional Randy Riddle said 'than you my corner Renan Barao,Eugen ivanovic my manager'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hindz Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques La Haine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Haine comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cut Killer - Nique La Police kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hindz Wayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques La Haine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Haine stuffs the takedown attempt from Wayne. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Haine connects with the punch.
Wayne shoots for a takedown but La Haine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
La Haine jabs Wayne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wayne tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Haine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wayne somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hindz Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Haine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by La Haine.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Haine but La Haine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
La Haine lands a slapping body shot.
La Haine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. La Haine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from La Haine as Wayne shoots in.
La Haine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Haine cracks Wayne with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from La Haine.
La Haine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to break free.
La Haine cracks Wayne with a nice body shot.
La Haine lands an elbow that stopped Wayne in his tracks for a moment.
La Haine lands a shot to the body.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from La Haine.
It looks like Hindz Wayne has been cut.
La Haine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
La Haine is working Wayne over against the cage.
Wayne is trying to drag La Haine to the mat but La Haine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wayne takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Haine.
La Haine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Haine scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Haine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Haine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wayne's defenses.
A right hand to the body from La Haine.
La Haine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from La Haine.
La Haine digs a right hand into Wayne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wayne's gas tank.
A short left from La Haine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for La Haine.
La Haine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
La Haine scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Haine.
Hindz Wayne's cut is getting worse.
Wayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but La Haine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
La Haine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
La Haine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Haine lands an elbow just above Wayne 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Haine.
La Haine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wayne.
Wayne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hindz Wayne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
La Haine lands a shoulder strike.
La Haine lands an elbow that stopped Wayne in his tracks for a moment.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but La Haine is controlling the position.
La Haine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Hindz Wayne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. La Haine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
La Haine sizes up Wayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine has closed the distance and engaged Wayne in a clinch.
La Haine lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hindz Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacques La Haine!
Jacques La Haine is the new middleweight champion!
Jacques La Haine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert Anastasia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasia comes to the cage accompanied by hellrazor. Gites has chosen Eminem - Above The Law as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Anastasia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gites looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anastasia!
Anastasia is looking for a sweep.
Gites is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anastasia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gites tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gites has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gites tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anastasia's legs.
Anastasia is trying to get back to half guard.
Anastasia is trying to get back to his feet.
My spies in Hey Steve's Fight Shack inform me that Gites has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gites looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gites thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gites tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gites has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anastasia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anastasia is looking for a sweep.
Gites wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anastasia, who protects the arm well.
Gites looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anastasia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gites's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anastasia makes his way to full guard, as Gites worked for a kimura.
Gites is looking to pass into half guard but Anastasia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anastasia is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia throws a big elbow that misses.
Gites is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gites is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anastasia is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Gites!
After winning the bout, John Gites thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Pigs. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Hallow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hallow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Hallow.
Emelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallow. Hallow obviously looking to wear him down.
Hallow misses with a head kick.
Hallow lands an overhand right.
Hallow tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallow throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Hallow throws a head kick that misses.
Hallow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallow throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallow.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallow moves away.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Hallow's ribs.
Hallow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hallow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
It looks like Hector Hallow has been cut.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hallow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallow.
Alexander Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hallow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallow slips under a jab.
Emelianenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hallow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallow throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Hallow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallow slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Hallow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Emelianenko has knocked Hallow down with a huge combo! Emelianenko steps away and waves a wobbly Hallow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hallow is rocked!
Hallow throws out a leg kick but Emelianenko moves out of range and Hallow only half commits.
Hallow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallow tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Hallow.
Hallow throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Emelianenko finds it's target.
Hector Hallow's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Hallow's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallow closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallow controls his hands.
Hallow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallow throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Hector Hallow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Hallow counters with a good low kick that Emelianenko was not able to check.
Hallow blocks a jab.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that Hallow avoids nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Hallow looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a jab to the body
and Hallow counters with a big head kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off.
That's four 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!
Hallow's corner calls for a 1-2. Hallow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Hallow ducked under it nicely.
Hallow connects with a right hand. Emelianenko shakes it off.
Hallow lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko tumbling to the mat! Hallow takes a step backwards and waves Emelianenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Hallow.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Hallow.
Emelianenko lands with a right hand.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Hallow's body.
Hallow blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emelianenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hallow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Hallow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emelianenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Hallow avoids them all with ease.
Hallow feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallow feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Hallow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Hallow avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallow on the side of the head.
Hallow misses with a head kick.
Alexander Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Hallow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hallow.
Emelianenko lands with a straight right. Hallow didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Hallow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallow is out of range.
Hallow slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallow.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallow was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings widly with a right hand
and Hallow counters by moving into the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallow manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Hallow.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Hallow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko with a nice cross.
Jeez, Hector Hallow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hallow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Hallow should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Hallow.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Hallow was well out of range.
Emelianenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hector Hallow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Emelianenko!
Alexander Emelianenko is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Alexander Emelianenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slippin. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
149 lbs
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21
145 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammer.
Hammer looks up at the clock and then as Clay takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hammer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've been hearing good reports from Clay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hammer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hammer lands a few punches from side control.
Hammer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clay will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Clay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
Hammer working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Hammer.
Hammer trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
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!
Hammer working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer in side control, throwing shots but Clay defends.
Hammer throwing strikes but Clay manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hammer manages to get back to half guard.
Clay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Hammer is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Hammer is concentrating on defense, preventing Clay from advancing position.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hammer!
Clay looking to ground and pound but Hammer is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clay lands a big shot there that rocks Hammer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clay controlling his opponent.
Hammer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clay pulls his head out easily.
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer gets back to full guard.
Hammer has his foot on Clay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clay works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clay chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay connects with a couple of short punches.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hammer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammer postures up.
Hammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jack Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clay seems keen to control Hammer's posture.
Clay working a defensive guard here.
Hammer throws a strike but Clay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammer pulls Clay in close to his closed guard and prevents Clay from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clay throws an elbow that misses. Hammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clay's guard. Nice move by Hammer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Clay has wrist control.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Clay trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer throws a strike but Clay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Clay landing with the ground and pound.
Hammer pulls Clay in to control the position.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay throws a big elbow that misses.
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Hammer's legs - danger averted.
Clay works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammer has his foot on Clay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clay works his way back into a safe position though.
Clay working some strikes from top position.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay with a nice head shot there.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Clay throws a big elbow that misses.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
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!
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Hammer looking to control.
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clay wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay lands an uppercut.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Clay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Clay - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Clay.
Clay lands a nice uppercut.
Hammer jumps guard but Clay stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clay scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Clay.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Clay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clay.
Clay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clay.
Clay stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clay just leaning against Hammer, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Clay fails to land.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clay stalling in the clinch.
Clay working aggressively here.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Clay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clay lands with a light punch inside.
Clay gets underhooks to prevent Hammer's takedown attempt.
Hammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clay just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Clay.
Clay tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Clay.
Clay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Clay holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammer drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Clay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clay lands a shoulder strike.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hammer up against the cage.
Clay lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Clay clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Clay.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clay tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clay to the ground. Clay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Clay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyson Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Clay has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Clay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammer jumps guard but Clay stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammer jumps guard but Clay stands there with Hammer around his waist. Hammer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Clay.
Clay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammer jumps guard but Clay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Clay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammer.
Clay stalling.
Clay has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Clay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Clay regains guard immediately.
Hammer postures up in Clay's guard and throws a big left but Clay blocks it.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer throws a strike but Clay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clay lands a couple of elbows.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer is trying to keep Clay in close.
Clay advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clay winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hammer moves into full guard.
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clay trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Clay had his way with Jack Hammer in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clay wants to clinch but Hammer slips to the side
and Hammer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clay's guard now.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clay trying to control the position.
Hammer trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Hammer cracks Clay with a solid left hand.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Clay has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
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!
Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer cracks Clay with a solid left hand.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clay trying to control the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay seems keen to control Hammer's posture.
Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Clay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Clay has wrist control.
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
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!
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer throwing strikes but missing.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Tyson Clay retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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