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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ghee Buttersnaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttersnaps comes to the cage accompanied by Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lamb of God - To The End. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
28 - 16 - 0 |
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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghee Buttersnaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a hook. Buttersnaps ducked under it nicely.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Buttersnaps's front leg but catches the back leg as Buttersnaps tries to avoid it.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buttersnaps ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buttersnaps thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Buttersnaps misses with the combination.
Buttersnaps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Buttersnaps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buttersnaps doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buttersnaps misses with the body kick
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Buttersnaps throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Buttersnaps looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buttersnaps.
The fighters circling - Buttersnaps throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Buttersnaps.
Diaz cracks the inside of Buttersnaps's front leg.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buttersnaps.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buttersnaps on the side of the head.
Diaz sizes up Buttersnaps with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buttersnaps throws out the jab.
Buttersnaps tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Buttersnaps.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buttersnaps tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buttersnaps. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Ghee Buttersnaps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttersnaps tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Buttersnaps fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Buttersnaps counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Buttersnaps is very close to passing his half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Buttersnaps is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buttersnaps gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buttersnaps. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps swings widly with a right hand
and Buttersnaps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buttersnaps paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Dylan Diaz has been cut.
Buttersnaps throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws a combination. Buttersnaps tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Buttersnaps throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Buttersnaps swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Buttersnaps lands the left hand.
Buttersnaps scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buttersnaps scores with a push kick.
Buttersnaps rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a head kick.
Buttersnaps misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Buttersnaps takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buttersnaps throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz tests Buttersnaps's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buttersnaps lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to get into range but Buttersnaps steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Diaz! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Buttersnaps scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghee Buttersnaps!
An out of breath Ghee Buttersnaps thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Turisas -Take the day!. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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184 lbs
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172 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juhani Vihervuori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sakari Nurmi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihervuori.
A shot to the liver by Vihervuori. Beautiful body shot.
Vihervuori leaves Nurmi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nurmi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vihervuori gets a clinch.
Vihervuori is trying to stall.
Vihervuori stops a takedown attempt from Nurmi.
Vihervuori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nurmi's efforts to push away.
Vihervuori tries to throw a body punch but Nurmi avoids it by throwing Vihervuori back against the cage.
Nurmi wants a takedown.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakari Nurmi.
Nurmi missing with knees to the body.
Vihervuori is looking to control Nurmi's arms but Nurmi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vihervuori has his back to the cage.
Nurmi misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vihervuori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi is working for takedown but Vihervuori is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Nurmi.
Vihervuori lands a shoulder strike.
Nurmi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nurmi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vihervuori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vihervuori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vihervuori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurmi misses with a body punch.
Nurmi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vihervuori to keep the fight standing.
Vihervuori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmi tries to circle away but Vihervuori has him pinned against the cage.
Nurmi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vihervuori's elbow.
Vihervuori lands with a right to the head.
Nurmi tries to break the clinch but Vihervuori is controlling the position.
Nurmi is trying to maintain a safe position but Vihervuori gets an underhook and turns Nurmi into the cage.
Nurmi can't get the takedown.
Vihervuori is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vihervuori tries a body shot but Nurmi blocks it.
Nurmi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vihervuori seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nurmi can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vihervuori is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurmi gets an underhook and turns Vihervuori into the cage.
Vihervuori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vihervuori just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nurmi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vihervuori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmi tries for a takedown but Vihervuori manages to get underhooks.
Nurmi is trying to drag Vihervuori to the mat but Vihervuori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vihervuori pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nurmi goes for a takedown attempt but Vihervuori pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vihervuori gets a clinch.
Nurmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmi controls the action.
Vihervuori is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurmi is keeping busy.
Nurmi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vihervuori is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Vihervuori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vihervuori pulls guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nurmi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmi distracts Vihervuori with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vihervuori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmi throwing strikes but missing.
Vihervuori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmi is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vihervuori working for a triangle but Nurmi defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmi passes Vihervuori's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurmi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vihervuori's head.
Nurmi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmi thows a huge punch but Vihervuori dodges it nicely.
Nurmi is nestled in close to Vihervuori, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sakari Nurmi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vihervuori cracks Nurmi with a good jab.
Vihervuori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vihervuori throws a right and a left that Nurmi avoids nicely.
Vihervuori lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vihervuori throws a hook to the side of Nurmi's head but Nurmi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vihervuori thows a body shot but no joy.
Nurmi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vihervuori gets caught napping as Nurmi dives in and scores a takedown. Vihervuori manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vihervuori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vihervuori has momentary wrist control but Nurmi slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmi looking to pass the guard.
Nurmi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vihervuori lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nurmi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi has given up his back here.
Vihervuori is cranking Nurmi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Nurmi! He's tightened the choke and Nurmi is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juhani Vihervuori!
After the big win, Juhani Vihervuori made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucentus Darklance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Ford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucentus Darklance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Ford!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darklance throws a lazy body kick
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darklance has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darklance there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darklance staying out of range there.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Darklance's shoulder, as Darklance tries to avoid the shot.
Darklance clinches with his opponent.
Ford pushes Darklance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Darklance pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ford preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford wants to control from the top but Darklance keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darklance's coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Darklance is trying to get back to full guard.
Darklance is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Ford seems content to control.
Ford seems to be looking for submissions.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darklance has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darklance has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Ford there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darklance doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ford.
Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ford throwing shots but Darklance is blocking nicely.
Darklance is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darklance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford trying to control but Darklance is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Darklance wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ford is now in half guard.
Darklance is trying to maintain the position but Ford is very close to passing his half guard.
Ford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darklance is looking to improve his position.
Darklance trying to hold on to Ford's head to control him but Ford postures up.
Ford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darklance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ford.
Darklance missing with punches from the bottom.
Ford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ford prevents Darklance from improving his position.
Ford wants to free his trapped foot but Darklance is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
Ford has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Red Light MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford trying to control from half guard but Darklance is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Darklance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Darklance stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Darklance slips the punch.
Ford misses with a low kick.
Darklance goes for a double leg but Ford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ford continues to drive forward.
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Darklance uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Ford.
Ford gets underhooks to prevent Darklance's takedown attempt.
Ford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ford manages to end up in side control.
A control attempt from Darklance but he's now mounted!
Darklance taking shots to the head.
Darklance is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Darklance manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Darklance is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Darklance is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford cracks Darklance with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ford immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Darklance is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ford!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkowitz's entrance music is Macabre - Son Of Sam. A fine choice. Boycheck has chosen Парус as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Berkowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Boycheck misses.
Berkowitz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.
Boycheck misses with a double jab.
Boycheck tries to clinch up.
Boycheck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boycheck 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.
Boycheck tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Berkowitz tenderised Boycheck's leg. Boycheck is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Berkowitz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boycheck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berkowitz is fending him off so far but Boycheck persists. Nope, Berkowitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Boycheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berkowitz throws a series of punches but Boycheck moves out of range.
Boycheck wants to slow Berkowitz down by chopping away at his legs.
Boycheck 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Berkowitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berkowitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boycheck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck throws a big right hand that misses.
Berkowitz has his feet on Boycheck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Berkowitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Berkowitz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boycheck misses with the combination.
Berkowitz throws a sloppy head kick and Boycheck moves out of range easily.
Boycheck misses with a takedown
and Berkowitz counters with a body kick.
David Berkowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitka Boycheck.
Berkowitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boycheck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berkowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Boycheck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boycheck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David Berkowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz lands with a shot to the body.
Boycheck looks winded!
Boycheck throws a lazy head kick
and Berkowitz counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Berkowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berkowitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berkowitz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berkowitz lands a big head kick that sends Boycheck tumbling to the mat! Berkowitz takes a step backwards and waves Boycheck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boycheck is rocked!
A head kick by Berkowitz - that's a beauty! Boycheck is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Berkowitz can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Berkowitz!
David Berkowitz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zipp Zapp, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Coton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamie Coton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts avoids the head kick by Coton.
Coton connects with a leg kick. McRoberts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Coton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McRoberts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coton. That's going to slow McRoberts down.
Coton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRoberts blocks a head kick by Coton.
Good leg kick by Coton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coton throws a head kick that misses.
McRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
Coton avoids the head kick by McRoberts.
A head kick from Coton lands but McRoberts takes it in his stride.
Jamie Coton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coton lands a nice looking kick to the body. McRoberts takes a step back to recover.
McRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and Coton moves out of range easily.
McRoberts looks winded!
Coton throws a sloppy head kick and McRoberts moves out of range easily.
Coton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coton has managed to clinch.
Coton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McRoberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coton lands a body shot.
Coton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McRoberts or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coton.
McRoberts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coton crunches a lovely knee into McRoberts's ribcage.
Coton crunches a lovely knee into McRoberts's ribcage.
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!
Coton connects with a nasty looking knee right to McRoberts's face.
It looks like Josh McRoberts has been cut.
Coton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McRoberts or not.
Coton pushes McRoberts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coton with a knee to the head.
McRoberts takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coton lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coton tries to land a knee to the head but McRoberts blocks with his arms.
Coton lands an elbow inside.
Coton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good body shot from Coton.
Coton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McRoberts up against the cage.
Coton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Coton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Coton.
A right handed body shot lands from Coton.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coton prevents McRoberts from breaking the clinch.
Coton lands a knee to the body.
Coton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McRoberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coton lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coton lands an elbow that stopped McRoberts in his tracks for a moment.
Coton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coton.
Coton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coton working McRoberts over with knees to the body.
Coton lands an elbow that stopped McRoberts in his tracks for a moment.
Coton lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Coton.
Coton lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coton unloads a knee to the mid-section. McRoberts lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Coton.
That has opened up Josh McRoberts's cut even more.
Coton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coton lands a knee to the body.
Coton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McRoberts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Coton.
Coton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McRoberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coton digs a right hand underneath McRoberts's ribcage. McRoberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coton displaying some good clinch control by pressing McRoberts up against the cage.
Coton lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Coton.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Coton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh McRoberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Coton throws a head kick that misses.
Coton lands a big head kick that sends McRoberts tumbling to the mat! Coton takes a step backwards and waves McRoberts back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coton misses with a head kick.
McRoberts avoids the head kick by Coton.
Coton darts in and clinches McRoberts up against the cage.
Coton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McRoberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRoberts can do to turn this around?
Coton tries to land knees in the clinch but McRoberts avoids the damage to the body.
Coton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McRoberts tries to break free but Coton pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McRoberts is breathing heavily.
Coton missing with knees to the body.
Coton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Coton.
Coton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McRoberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coton lands an elbow just above McRoberts 's eye.
Coton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McRoberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Coton.
Coton scores with a shot to the side of McRoberts's head.
Coton lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Coton.
A hook to the body from Coton.
Coton lands a nice uppercut.
Coton presses McRoberts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coton lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coton lands a hook that snaps the head of McRoberts backwards.
Coton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McRoberts takes a shot to the head.
Coton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coton working McRoberts over with knees to the body.
Coton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coton lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Josh McRoberts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coton scores with a knee to the head.
Coton digs a right hand into McRoberts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McRoberts's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Coton.
Coton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McRobertss head.
McRoberts is rocked!
Coton drops McRoberts with a big knee straight up the middle! McRoberts is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
McRoberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Coton finish him?
McRoberts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coton can pounce on him.
Coton darts in and clinches McRoberts up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coton.
Coton lands a nice knee to the body.
Coton lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coton lands a big right hand that drops McRoberts! The killer instinct kicks in and Coton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Coton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Coton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamie Coton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (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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29
212 lbs
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27
220 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermode keeps the fight on the outside.
Drogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kermode.
Kermode swats away the attempt to clinch by Drogo.
Drogo wants to clinch
enabling Kermode to counter with a crisp jab.
Drogo feints and then cracks Kermode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kermode down.
Kermode wants to clinch.
Kermode throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drogo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drogo scores with a nice body kick.
Drogo lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermode throws a combination that misses
and Drogo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kermode. Drogo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kermode tries to clinch there but Drogo circles away.
Drogo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Drogo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kermode clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo scores with a shot to the side of Kermode's head.
Drogo misses with some punches.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drogo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kermode backwards.
Drogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kermode's face.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kermode with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drogo tries to work over Kermode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kermode.
Nice body punch from Drogo.
Kermode landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kermode connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drogo's face.
Kermode blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo managing to block the knees to the body from Kermode.
A short left from Kermode.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo scores with a hook to the body.
Kermode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drogo is defending well for now.
Kermode lands an elbow inside.
Kermode looking to throw knees to the head but Drogo is blocking nicely.
Kermode has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drogo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kermode can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo blocks an elbow strike from Kermode.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drogo.
Drogo lands a left hand.
Kermode crunches a lovely knee into Drogo's ribcage.
Drogo missing with knees to the body.
Kermode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermode controls his hands.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Kermode controls the action.
Kermode scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Drogo.
Drogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Kermode looks winded!
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Drogo.
A short uppercut from Drogo.
Drogo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands a left hand.
Drogo tries a body shot but Kermode blocks it.
Kermode misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Drogo.
Kermode managing to block the knees to the body from Drogo.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kermode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kermode tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Kermode avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Drogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kermode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kermode throws an elbow that misses.
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drogo trying to land knees to the body.
Drogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drogo lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermode throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo.
Drogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kermode.
Kermode avoiding damage as Drogo throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Drogo.
Drogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kermode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drogo tries to work over Kermode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Kermode avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drogo.
Kermode lands a shoulder strike.
Drogo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drogo tries a knee to the head but Kermode blocks it.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Kermode controls the action.
Kermode breaks from the clinch.
Kermode looks to throw the jab but Drogo is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Drogo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kermode takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kermode lands with an overhand left.
Drogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drogo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drogo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kermode tries a low kick but Drogo avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kermode.
Drogo throws a low kick but Kermode avoids it.
Drogo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Drogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kermode lands with a right hand.
Karl Drogo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Drogo. Those never looked like landing.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kermode.
Kermode misses with a wild body shot.
Kermode throws a solid leg kick but Drogo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kermode.
Drogo throws a low kick, looking for Kermode's leg but Kermode calmly moves out of range.
Kermode cracks a nice hook into Drogo's ribs.
Drogo is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kermode checks a leg kick.
Drogo misses with a wild combination.
Karl Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drogo moves out of range of the strikes.
Drogo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drogo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kermode.
Drogo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kermode.
Drogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kermode paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kermode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drogo.
Drogo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kermode, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drogo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drogo takes a shot to the head.
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!
Drogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karl Drogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drogo avoids it.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Kermode avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Drogo lands a nice uppercut.
Drogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drogo avoiding damage as Kermode throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Drogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kermode throws an elbow but misses.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermode controls his hands.
Drogo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kermode is breathing heavily.
Drogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike.
Drogo throws a head punch that misses.
Kermode creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Drogo.
Drogo prevents Kermode from breaking the clinch.
Drogo tries a body shot but Kermode blocks it.
Drogo throws a head punch that misses.
Drogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Drogo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo working aggressively here.
Drogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kermode has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermode lands with a right to the head.
Drogo misses with a body punch.
Kermode breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kermode throws out the jab.
Drogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kermode.
Drogo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drogo takes a swing at Kermode's ribcage but misses.
Drogo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kermode loads up on a big right hand but Drogo slips the punch.
Drogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drogo tries to clinch up.
Drogo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kermode checks a low kick from Drogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Drogo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Drogo moves to clinch but Kermode breaks away
letting Kermode counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Drogo. That snapped Kermode's head back.
Good exchange - Kermode coming out on top.
Drogo is rocked!
Kermode is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Drogo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Drogo is out cold! Kermode holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mayo Kermode!
Mayo Kermode decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer has chosen The Loner as his entrance music. Avon Stringer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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35
176 lbs
25 - 25 - 2 |
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178 lbs
43 - 22 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stringer connects with a single shot there.
Boyle moves away from the strike by Stringer.
Stringer throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Stringer 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.
Stringer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boyle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stringer's guard now.
Stringer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stringer avoids the attempt from Boyle to control.
Boyle taking shots to the head.
Stringer avoids the attempt from Boyle to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer blocks Boyle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Boyle is in a horrible position here. Stringer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boyle'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.
Stringer is working for a guillotine from mount but Boyle frees his head quite easily.
Boyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stringer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stringer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stringer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boyle is rocked!
Stringer content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Boyle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Boyle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stringer! Boyle is hurt baaadly! Stringer is firing away with more strikes - Boyle is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avon Stringer!
Our winner, Avon Stringer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Fernhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Fernhart!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernhart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fernhart prevents Datsik from improving his position.
Fernhart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Datsik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Datsik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Datsik wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernhart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Datsik is keeping the position for now.
Fernhart trying to control but Datsik is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dale Fernhart hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fernhart thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Datsik.
Fernhart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernhart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Viacheslav Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsik moves into the clinch.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Datsik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Datsik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Datsik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Datsik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Datsik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Datsik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Datsik.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Fernhart dodges an elbow strike from Datsik.
Nice elbow from Datsik.
Fernhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Datsik lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Datsik throws an elbow but misses.
Datsik lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
A shot in the inside from Datsik.
Datsik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Datsik creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernhart's defenses.
Fernhart is rocked!
Fernhart takes an elbow to the temple.
Datsik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Datsik.
Fernhart is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
Datsik lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fernhart seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Datsik.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
Datsik lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik dips a shoulder and cracks Fernhart with a mighty uppercut! Fernhart falls back against the cage and Datsik unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fernhart is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Datsik screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viacheslav Datsik!
Viacheslav Datsik thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogin has chosen real american as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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276 lbs
67 - 36 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good elbows
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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
67 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Avreli.
Avreli slips under a jab from Hogin.
Avreli jabs Hogin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hogin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Hulk Hogin has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avreli lands a nice hook to Hogin's body. Hogin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hogin looks winded!
A punch combination from Avreli misses.
Avreli moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hogin goes down! Can Avreli finish him!?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Avreli stands up over Hogin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hogin is rocked!
Avreli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogin is still in real trouble! Can Avreli finish him?
Avreli loads up on a big left hand. Hogin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Avreli looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hogin can't hide his disappointment, as Avreli celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Avreli!
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