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ITFL Season 3 - Week 7/2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karate Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Söderlund!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Söderlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Söderlund misses with a straight left.
Söderlund 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.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Kid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kid.
Söderlund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kid - just one landing.
Kid takes one to the chin there.
Kid misses with a straight left.
Kid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kid throws a shot to the body.
Mats Söderlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Söderlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Kid.
Söderlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Kid slips a jab from Söderlund.
Kid feints and then cracks Söderlund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Söderlund down.
Söderlund lands with an uppercut that bounces Kid off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Söderlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kid.
Söderlund throws a body kick that misses.
Kid connects with a solid leg kick.
Kid throws a hook to the side of Söderlund's head but Söderlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid lands a nice looking body shot.
Kid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Söderlund.
Kid throws a nice looking combination but Söderlund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Söderlund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Söderlund throws a shot from downtown. Kid moves away and avoids it.
Söderlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Söderlund misses with a straight right.
Kid scores with a hook to the body. Söderlund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Söderlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Kid slips under a jab.
Söderlund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kid's head.
Kid blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kid is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Söderlund pounces like a tiger and cracks Kid with a vicious hook! Kid is down but not out! Söderlund follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mats Söderlund!
Our winner, Mats Söderlund, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuma Krapala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cranky Mark (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuma Krapala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cranky Mark!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark connects with an inside leg kick.
Krapala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krapala lands a nice looking body kick.
Tuma Krapala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krapala shoots in but no luck this time.
Mark tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krapala's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Krapala - just one landing.
Mark scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Krapala blocks the leg kick.
Krapala missing with a left hand there. Mark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krapala shoots in and drives through. Mark sprawls well.
Krapala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krapala throws a head kick but Mark moves out of range.
Krapala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krapala closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mark quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark tries to get to full guard but Krapala has control of the leg.
Mark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krapala pulls his head out easily.
Mark is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krapala trying to control from half guard but Mark is working away.
Krapala trying to pass the guard but Mark defending well.
Mark is looking to control Krapala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mark avoid being mounted?
Krapala wants to take a breather but Mark is having none of it.
Mark is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mark keeps trying to improve his position.
Krapala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krapala is thwarting Mark's attempts to control the position.
Mark looking for submissions off his back.
Mark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mark.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Krapala from controlling successfully.
Krapala slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mark.
Mark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krapala wants to control from the top but Mark keeps moving.
Krapala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krapala stopping the sweep attempt from Mark.
Krapala trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mark lands with a kick to the temple. Krapala shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark tries to score with a low kick but Krapala moves his leg out of the way.
Mark moves out of range of the body kick.
Krapala throws a leg kick but Mark sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Mark misses
letting Krapala counter with a right hand.
Mark misses with a head kick.
Krapala tries a head kick but it misses.
Krapala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mark's hands.
It looks like Cranky Mark has been cut.
Krapala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krapala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krapala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mark connects with a high kick.
Mark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krapala throws a jab but it's blocked by Mark.
Mark feints and then cracks Krapala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krapala down.
Mark throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tuma Krapala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krapala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krapala throwing a counter right hand but Mark manages to avoid it.
Krapala throws a push kick but Mark slaps the foot to one side.
Mark with the counter takedown but Krapala avoids it easily.
Cranky Mark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krapala stuns Mark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krapala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krapala or perhaps it was just good defense by Mark, which made it look bad.
Krapala misses the jab.
Mark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krapala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krapala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krapala changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mark tries to avoid it but Krapala manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mark to the ground. Mark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuma Krapala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mark cracks the inside of Krapala's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mark.
Krapala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mark.
Mark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krapala defends it well.
Krapala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark walks into a straight right hand from Krapala.
Krapala tries for a takedown but Mark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Mark tries to counter it with a takedown but Krapala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krapala.
Mark throws a leg kick which misses Krapala's front leg but catches the back leg as Krapala tries to avoid it.
Mark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mark throws a strike aimed at the side of Krapala's head but Krapala avoids it well.
Mark trying to control the position but Krapala is working away.
Cranky Mark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Mark's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mark trying to control the position but Krapala is working away.
Mark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krapala, who protects the arm well.
Mark cracks Krapala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark trying to control the position but Krapala is working away.
Krapala is looking for a sweep.
Krapala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mark is trying to control the action in half guard but Krapala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mark is looking for a kimura but Krapala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mark to get the leverage.
Krapala moves into full guard.
Mark won't allow Krapala to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mark is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krapala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Krapala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krapala has managed to get both his arms back between Mark's legs - danger averted.
Mark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mark has his foot on Krapala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krapala works his way back into a safe position though.
Krapala wants to pass the guard but Mark is keeping the position.
Mark is trying to control the position but Krapala postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krapala trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krapala trying to control but Mark is working from the bottom.
Mark looking for a sweep. Not yet Mark, not yet.
Krapala trying to control the position from guard on top but Mark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mark keeping moving, preventing Krapala from controlling successfully.
Krapala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cranky Mark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Krapala misses with a head kick.
Krapala scores with a hook to the body. Mark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark takes one on the button.
Krapala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krapala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krapala throws a head kick but Mark moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Mark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krapala.
Krapala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krapala throws a lazy right hand but Mark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mark.
Krapala lands with a straight right. Mark didn't see that one coming.
Krapala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mark throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krapala misses with a looping left.
Krapala misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mark.
Krapala throws a series of punches but Mark avoids them all with ease.
Krapala tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark lands a leg kick that knocks Krapala off balance momentarily.
Mark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krapala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mark but Mark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuma Krapala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krapala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krapala tries to clinch there but Mark circles away.
Krapala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mark throws a low kick but Krapala avoids it.
As Mark backs away, Krapala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Krapala or perhaps it was just good defense by Mark, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krapala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mark connects with a leg kick. Krapala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krapala throws a hook to the side of Mark's head but Mark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mark scores with a shot to the body.
Krapala throws a body punch but Mark moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mark, right into the meat.
Mark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Krapala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mark trying to control but Krapala is working from the bottom.
Mark is working Krapala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krapala's head.
Mark passes Krapala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krapala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krapala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mark.
Mark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krapala is refusing to be controlled, as Mark sits in half guard.
Mark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krapala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krapala wants to get back to full guard.
Krapala works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krapala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mark is one step ahead there.
Mark postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krapala is on top in guard.
Mark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mark is trying to keep Krapala in close.
Krapala trying to control but Mark is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cranky Mark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cranky Mark!
After winning the bout, Cranky Mark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tuma Krapala stepped up to the mic, saying 'Obviously Mr. Styles management team and I just weren't on the same page, so it's time for me to move on. Thank you for the battles gentlemen and perhaps I'll see some of you another time, another place'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami's entrance music is The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. A fine choice. Edgars Simans will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgars Simans!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simans checks a leg kick.
Simans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boulami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
Boulami lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Simans looks to land a right hand but Boulami moved out of range.
Boulami gets a double leg takedown into Simans's guard.
Simans keeping full guard, as Boulami tries to pass.
Simans has his hands on Boulami's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulami trying to control but Simans is working from the bottom.
Boulami wants to pass the guard but Simans is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami chips away with some ground and pound.
Boulami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simans pulls Boulami in close to his closed guard and prevents Boulami from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simans working a defensive guard here.
Boulami might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boulami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boulami scoring with some ground and pound.
Boulami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boulami slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boulami tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simans's legs.
Simans keeps Boulami under control for a moment.
Simans is looking to reverse the position.
Boulami working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boulami tries to score with some ground and pound. Simans controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Simans manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boulami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boulami connects with a nice short shot to Simans's temple.
Simans trying to control but Boulami postures up.
Boulami working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simans is controlling Boulami's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Simans is continuing to stall.
Boulami is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simans has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans trying to control from the bottom.
Boulami throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simans to regain full guard.
Boulami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simans trying to keep a closed guard but Boulami is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simans blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Simans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that round.
That's time! Boulami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boulami throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
Simans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boulami is out of range.
Simans thuds his right hand into Boulami's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boulami shoots in for a double leg but Simans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boulami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boulami misses with a looping right.
Boulami misses with a head kick.
Boulami throws a solid leg kick but Simans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boulami.
Boulami manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Simans on his heels. He'll look to pass Simans's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami throws an elbow that misses. Simans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boulami's guard. Nice move by Simans!
Boulami keeping moving, preventing Simans from controlling successfully.
Boulami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simans can do to turn this around?
Boulami working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami is controlling Simans's posture.
Boulami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simans is one step ahead there.
Simans trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simans is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simans wants to pass the guard but Boulami is keeping the position.
Simans preventing the sweep.
Boulami trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice shot by Simans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boulami. That did some damage!
Simans tries to score with a low kick but Boulami moves his leg out of the way.
Boulami throws a looping overhand right but Simans ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boulami.
Boulami blocks a jab.
Simans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simans lands with an uppercut that bounces Boulami off the cage and back into range.
Boulami throws a series of punches but Simans moves out of range.
Simans lands a head kick!
Boulami waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simans.
And Simans tries to counter it with a takedown but Boulami pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simans's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boulami under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simans. Simans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boulami dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Boulami fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simans.
Boulami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simans.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boulami.
Simans throws a leg kick which misses Boulami's front leg but catches the back leg as Boulami tries to avoid it.
Omar Boulami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boulami scores with a punch to the head.
Simans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Boulami.
Boulami throws a body punch but Simans moves out of range.
Boulami throws a body shot but no joy.
Boulami tests Simans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boulami moves away.
Simans tests Boulami's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boulami attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simans follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simans.
Simans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulami.
A combination from Boulami does no damage.
Boulami fails to land the takedown.
Simans feints a counter leg kick.
Boulami goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Simans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulami misses with a low kick.
Simans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boulami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simans swivels and escapes.
Both fighters circling a little - Boulami finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simans is looking to clinch.
Simans throws out a loose jab but Boulami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boulami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boulami stuns Simans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simans throws a big shot that misses.
Omar Boulami is winning the standup battle so far.
Simans slaps away a takedown attempt from Boulami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simans ducks under a wild hook from Boulami.
Simans feints the counter takedown.
Boulami moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boulami showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simans.
Edgars Simans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans throws a leg kick but Boulami sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boulami avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boulami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simans is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boulami looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boulami is out of range.
Boulami misses with a takedown attempt - Simans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boulami paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boulami.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boulami darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Omar Boulami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simans thumps Boulami with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Boulami. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boulami.
It looks like Boulami has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami scoring well with a low kick there.
Boulami uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simans.
Boulami throws a nice looking combination but Simans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simans throws a jab when Boulami was well out of range.
Simans misses with a low kick.
Boulami throws the left hand but Simans avoids the punch easily.
Boulami slips a straight right by Simans.
Boulami lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simans will feel that in the morning.
Boulami slips a jab and a cross from Simans.
Boulami scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Simans.
Boulami throws a leg kick but Simans sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulami is just out of range.
Simans slips a jab and a cross from Boulami.
Boulami throws a lazy right hand but Simans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Simans misses its intended target.
Boulami swings for the body but Simans moves out of range.
Boulami throws the left hand but Simans avoids the punch easily.
Simans throws out a counter right but Boulami avoids it with no problem.
Boulami slips under a jab from Simans.
Simans lands with a hook. Boulami tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Boulami.
Boulami jabs at Simans's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boulami.
Nice straight punches there by Boulami. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boulami.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Boulami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boulami has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Boulami!
Omar Boulami thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Edgars Simans was interviewed post fight and said 'pfffffttttt'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasaki Kojiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronin Mori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kojiro comes to the cage accompanied by Assassin in the Shadows. 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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185 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sasaki Kojiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronin Mori!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mori clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mori.
Kojiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Mori.
Kojiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mori or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mori lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kojiro.
Kojiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kojiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mori fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mori.
Kojiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Mori scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mori lands a nice uppercut.
Kojiro blocks an uppercut.
Kojiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kojiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Mori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kojiro.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kojiro takes a shot to the head.
Mori lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kojiro.
Mori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kojiro blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mori throws a head punch that misses.
Kojiro blocks a body shot from Mori.
Kojiro tries a body shot but Mori blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mori fails to land.
Mori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kojiro.
Mori lands a knee to the body.
Mori gets through Kojiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kojiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Mori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mori.
A right handed body shot lands from Mori.
Mori is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mori is pushing Kojiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Mori's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kojiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kojiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori lands a shot to the body.
Mori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kojiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Mori throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Mori.
Kojiro looking to stall.
Mori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kojiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mori.
Kojiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kojiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kojiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kojiro prevents a body shot from Mori.
Mori prevents a body shot from Kojiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojiro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mori up against the cage.
Mori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mori throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mori.
Mori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kojiro tries a body shot but Mori blocks it.
Mori gets through Kojiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mori struggles to land a body shot inside as Kojiro controls his hands.
Kojiro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kojiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Mori utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mori has a couple of punches blocked by Kojiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronin Mori dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mori, right into the meat.
Kojiro moves out of range of the body kick from Mori.
Kojiro moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kojiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mori throws a leg kick which misses Kojiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Kojiro tries to avoid it.
Mori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kojiro.
Kojiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Kojiro sets himself, and Mori steps forward looking for the clinch! Kojiro avoids it this time.
Kojiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mori. Mori obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Kojiro coming out on top.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mori.
Kojiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mori.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kojiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mori misses with a body kick.
Kojiro swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mori!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sasaki Kojiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kojiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mori is looking for the big counter here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mori. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mori lands a leg kick that knocks Kojiro off balance momentarily.
Mori misses with a wild body shot.
Kojiro is looking to counter punch.
Ronin Mori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kojiro shoots in and drives through. Mori sprawls well.
Mori moves into range and clinches up with Kojiro.
Kojiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kojiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mori misses with a body punch.
Kojiro can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
Mori working aggressively here.
Mori presses Kojiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kojiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Kojiro letting Mori take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Mori - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mori.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mori.
Kojiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kojiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mori swings wildly with an uppercut but Kojiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Kojiro avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Mori throws a head punch that misses.
Kojiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kojiro blocking some punches.
Mori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mori tries to work over Kojiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori lands with a short shot to the head.
Mori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kojiro is trying to pull guard but Mori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kojiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mori misses with some punches.
Mori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kojiro is defending well for now.
Mori scores with a shoulder strike.
Mori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Kojiro avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Mori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mori tries to work over Kojiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mori as Kojiro tries to tie him up.
Mori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kojiro misses with a punch to the body.
Mori lands with a short shot to the head.
Mori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
Kojiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kojiro backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kojiro lands a body punch.
Mori tries to throw a body punch but Kojiro avoids it by throwing Mori back against the cage.
Kojiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Mori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kojiro is defending well for now.
Mori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kojiro's elbow.
Mori misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronin Mori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mori throws a hook but Kojiro blocks it.
Mori is looking to slow Kojiro down with leg kicks.
Mori tries to land a front kick but Kojiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kojiro avoids the head kick by Mori.
Mori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mori landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kojiro lands a body shot.
Mori is struggling to control the position.
Mori misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mori.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kojiro managing to block the knees to the body from Mori.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mori.
Mori lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojiro pulls guard.
Mori cracks Kojiro with a solid left hand.
Mori makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mori postures up in Kojiro's guard and throws a big left but Kojiro blocks it.
Kojiro has momentary wrist control but Mori slips an elbow through the middle.
Mori throws a big right hand that misses.
Mori connects with a couple of short punches.
Kojiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kojiro has momentary wrist control but Mori slips an elbow through the middle.
Mori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mori trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kojiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kojiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mori with a nice head shot there.
Kojiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mori trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kojiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mori sprawls and moves away.
Mori drives through and clinches with Kojiro against the cage.
Ronin Mori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mori.
Kojiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kojiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kojiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sasaki Kojiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kojiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kojiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sasaki Kojiro has been cut.
Mori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mori can't find room to land a body shot as Kojiro controls the action.
Mori misses with a body punch.
Mori blocks an uppercut.
Kojiro lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mori stalling.
Mori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kojiro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mori.
Kojiro prevents a body shot from Mori.
A head punch on the inside from Mori fails to land.
Kojiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kojiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kojiro lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Kojiro.
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!
Kojiro can't find room to land a body shot as Mori controls the action.
Mori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kojiro backwards.
Kojiro blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kojiro as the two fighters clinch.
Kojiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kojiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
Mori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronin Mori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mori has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronin Mori!
A relieved looking Ronin Mori thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stumpp is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Macabre - Werewolf Of Bedburg. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
162 lbs
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176 lbs
13 - 9 - 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Stumpp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch throws the left hand but Stumpp avoids the punch easily.
Stumpp moves away from the strike by Koch.
Stumpp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stumpp is looking to take a break and control but Koch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koch tries to bench press Stumpp off him but Stumpp keeps the position.
Stumpp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koch is trying to control Stumpp's posture but Stumpp avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch tries to bench press Stumpp off him but Stumpp keeps the position.
Koch is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Stumpp seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koch struggling a bit here.
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Koch is trying to control Stumpp's posture but Stumpp avoids it.
Koch is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Koch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koch is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Koch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stumpp trying to control the position but Koch is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stumpp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stumpp has Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Koch tries to work over Stumpp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stumpp misses with the head strike.
Koch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koch lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stumpp is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Koch to the mat. Koch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Koch keeping full guard, as Stumpp tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stumpp tries to free his leg and advance position but Koch is retaining full guard.
Koch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stumpp postures up.
Koch seems keen to control Stumpp's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koch misses with a few strikes there.
Koch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koch lands a body shot.
Stumpp throws a front kick aimed at Koch's knee but Koch avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stumpp wants to clinch up but Koch keeps it at a distance.
Koch connects with a jab.
Stumpp has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Koch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koch throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koch tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stumpp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koch.
Stumpp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koch is trying to defend but Stumpp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stumpp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stumpp's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Koch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Koch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stumpp. Koch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stumpp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stumpp scores with a push kick.
Koch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stumpp tries to clinch but Koch is having none of it.
Koch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch throws a hook but Stumpp blocks it.
Jacob Koch is winning the standup battle so far.
Stumpp lands a front kick.
Stumpp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stumpp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koch cracks the inside of Stumpp's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp tries a low kick but Koch avoids it.
Koch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stumpp moves in looking to clinch but Koch pushes him off.
Koch wants to slow Stumpp down by chopping away at his legs.
Stumpp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stumpp slips under a jab from Koch.
Koch misses with a leg kick.
Stumpp moves in looking to clinch but Koch pushes him off.
Koch misses with a low kick as Stumpp jumps back.
Stumpp throws the kick towards the body but Koch avoids it.
Koch takes one on the button.
Stumpp checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch moves out of range as Stumpp strikes.
Koch throwing a counter right hand but Stumpp manages to avoid it.
Stumpp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koch misses with a hook.
Stumpp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koch.
It looked like Koch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stumpp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koch.
Stumpp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koch misses with a low kick as Stumpp jumps back.
Stumpp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stumpp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stumpp takes a body punch but 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!
Stumpp looks for the body kick but Koch saw that one coming.
Stumpp gets a clinch.
Stumpp lands a body punch.
Stumpp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stumpp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kochs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stumpp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stumpp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stumpp misses with a body punch.
Koch misses with a punch to the body.
Stumpp takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koch.
Stumpp keeps control of Koch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stumpp has a couple of punches blocked by Koch.
Stumpp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stumpp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stumpp.
Stumpp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koch stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp throws a head punch that misses.
Koch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koch just misses with a punch to the body.
Stumpp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Stumpp misses.
A little feinted left hand from Koch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stumpp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koch lands a leg kick that knocks Stumpp off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stumpp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koch scores with a leg kick.
Koch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koch blocks the body kick.
Stumpp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stumpp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koch looks to land a right hand but Stumpp moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Koch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stumpp manages to avoid it.
Stumpp lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice cross by Koch.
Stumpp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stumpp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stumpp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stumpp wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
Stumpp is looking to work some ground and pound but Koch has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koch pulls Stumpp in close to prevent any damage.
Koch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stumpp controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch working a defensive guard here.
Stumpp wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koch throws a head kick that misses.
Koch avoids the body shot from Stumpp.
Stumpp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters circling a little - Koch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Stumpp.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koch.
Stumpp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stumpp doesn't seem bothered though.
Peter Stumpp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp moves out of range of the body kick.
Koch throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Koch.
Stumpp gets a clinch.
Koch stalls.
Koch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koch lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Koch.
Koch avoids the head kick by Stumpp.
A jab from Koch finds it's way through Stumpp's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumpp tries to clinch but Koch is having none of it.
Koch moves out of range of the body kick from Stumpp.
Koch scores with a kick to the body.
Koch tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stumpp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacob Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stumpp tries to score with a low kick but Koch moves his leg out of the way.
Stumpp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koch.
A swing and a miss from Koch.
Koch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stumpp was well out of range. Poor timing from Koch.
Koch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stumpp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koch misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stumpp.
Koch tries to sprawl but Stumpp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Koch moves into full guard.
Koch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koch seems keen to control Stumpp's posture.
Koch has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koch working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Koch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Koch!
In his post fight interview, Jacob Koch started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Peter Stumpp stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vittu, pillu ja puukenkä.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Lose My Mind. Ray Lennox has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lennox!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux swats away the attempt to clinch by Lennox.
Lennox jabs at Dux's body.
Dux moves out of range as Lennox throws a body kick.
Lennox gets caught napping as Dux dives in and scores a takedown. Lennox manages to retain guard.
Lennox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lennox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lennox is on top in guard.
Lennox with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lennox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Lennox defends easily.
Lennox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Lennox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dux can't do much from the bottom here.
Lennox tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dux's legs.
Lennox lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dux is trying to control Lennox's posture but Lennox avoids it.
Lennox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lennox trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox working the ground and pound.
Lennox throws a strike aimed at the side of Dux's head but Dux avoids it well.
Dux tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lennox easily slips into full mount!
Lennox working the ground and pound effectively.
Lennox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lennox working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is working hard here to advance position.
Dux is in a horrible position here. Lennox smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lennox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Lennox trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Lennox with a couple of short strikes.
Dux takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lennox's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Lennox!
After winning the bout, Ray Lennox 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Head Over Heels. Sergey Keosayan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski lunges at Keosayan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keosayan's hand.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Keosayan moved out of range.
Keosayan slips a jab from Koski.
A jab lands there for Koski.
We've been told by Koski's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Koski misses.
Koski lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Koski misses.
A punch lands to the side of Keosayan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keosayan walks into a straight right hand from Koski.
Koski lands a nice hook to Keosayan's body. Keosayan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keosayan checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
Koski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keosayan is out of range and Koski settles back down.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koski!
Koski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Keosayan off and has taken his back!
Keosayan prevents Koski from getting a body triangle.
Koski has the hooks in. Keosayan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Koski wants to control but Keosayan is keeping busy.
Keosayan tries to roll but Koski sticks to his back.
Keosayan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Koski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Keosayan tries to roll but Koski sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan turns into Koski and is now in his guard.
Koski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keosayan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keosayan trying to control but Koski is working from the bottom.
Koski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Koski is keeping the position.
Koski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keosayan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keosayan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keosayan 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.
Koski looking for a sweep. Not yet Koski, not yet.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keosayan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Koski misses with a looping right.
Koski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koski lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Koski misses.
Koski scores with a leg kick.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koski tries to counter by clinching up but Keosayan breaks away and moves out of range.
Koski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koski.
Koski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keosayan can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Keosayan blocks the leg kick.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Koski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keosayan checks a leg kick.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Keosayan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koski lands the left hand.
Koski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski checks a low kick from Keosayan.
Koski tries to clinch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Koski scores with a nice head shot.
Koski lands the left hand.
Keosayan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koski.
Koski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koski lands with a straight right. Keosayan didn't see that one coming.
Juan Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Koski.
Keosayan moves out of range as Koski strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koski feints and then cracks Keosayan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keosayan down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski misses the jab.
A lazy left from Koski finds it's target.
Koski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Keosayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski misses with a wild combination.
Koski scores with a punch to the head.
Keosayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koski but Koski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keosayan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keosayan showed some decent athleticism there.
Keosayan wants to work for an arm triangle but Koski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan is keen to just control but Koski is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski is looking to control Keosayan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koski avoid being mounted?
Koski wants to get back to full guard.
Keosayan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koski is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keosayan throws a strike but Koski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Keosayan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koski keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Koski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Koski fails to land with a series of punches.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Koski misses with a punch to the body.
Keosayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keosayan stalling the fight.
Keosayan blocks an uppercut.
Keosayan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koski misses with a body punch.
Koski tries to throw a body punch but Keosayan avoids it by throwing Koski back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keosayan can't break the clinch.
Koski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keosayan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski looks to land a right hand but Keosayan moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keosayan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keosayan checks a leg kick.
Koski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koski swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keosayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but Keosayan seems unphased.
Koski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sergey Keosayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski throws a leg kick but Keosayan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
A jab from Koski does it's job there.
Keosayan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keosayan lands in his opponent's 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!
Keosayan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koski keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan throws a strike but Koski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keosayan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to keep Koski in close.
Keosayan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koski is working Keosayan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keosayan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koski trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keosayan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keosayan is striking from the bottom but Koski uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koski trying to control from half guard but Keosayan is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Koski!
A very excited looking Juan Koski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparaitis comes to the cage accompanied by Gotta Get Away. Slade Wilson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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176 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kasparaitis lands with an overhand left.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Kasparaitis. Beautiful body shot.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Kasparaitis circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasparaitis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilson 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.
Kasparaitis tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasparaitis, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasparaitis circles away.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Kasparaitis knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasparaitis missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasparaitis lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Wilson moves out of range as Kasparaitis strikes.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Kasparaitis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
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.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Kasparaitis stalls from top position.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson is trying to escape the position but Kasparaitis is controlling the position.
Kasparaitis throws an elbow but Wilson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kasparaitis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kasparaitis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kasparaitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Kasparaitis sits in half guard.
Kasparaitis not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Kasparaitis is controlling well.
Kasparaitis wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kasparaitis works his way into side control.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Wilson defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kasparaitis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson defending against the ground and pound.
Kasparaitis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wilson tries to buck Kasparaitis off but Kasparaitis is having none of it.
Kasparaitis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilson is trying to control Kasparaitis's posture but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Kasparaitis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson regains half guard.
Kasparaitis is taking a breather. Wilson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Kasparaitis there.
Kasparaitis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasparaitis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Kasparaitis.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kasparaitis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kasparaitis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kasparaitis attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Kasparaitis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darius Kasparaitis is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasparaitis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasparaitis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kasparaitis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kasparaitis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wilson throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Wilson lands an overhand right.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice strike.
Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Kasparaitis walks into a left hand.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasparaitis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kasparaitis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis throws a big shot that misses.
Kasparaitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasparaitis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kasparaitis lands a high kick!
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasparaitis.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range nicely.
Kasparaitis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Kasparaitis on that attempt.
Kasparaitis throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson slips under a jab from Kasparaitis.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasparaitis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Kasparaitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Kasparaitis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Kasparaitis's ribs.
Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Kasparaitis tries to pull guard but Wilson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kasparaitis drops back down to his feet.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis throws a head punch that misses.
Kasparaitis scores with a hook to the body.
Kasparaitis blocks an uppercut.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasparaitis working aggressively here.
Kasparaitis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasparaitis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasparaitis.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasparaitis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kasparaitis connects with a body shot that sends Wilson's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slade Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kasparaitis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kasparaitis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kasparaitis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasparaitis loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kasparaitis rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Kasparaitis's front leg but catches the back leg as Kasparaitis tries to avoid it.
Kasparaitis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kasparaitis throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Kasparaitis staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Wilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kasparaitis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kasparaitis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis 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.
Wilson is controlling Kasparaitis's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasparaitis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasparaitis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Kasparaitis from controlling successfully.
Kasparaitis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kasparaitis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kasparaitis 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.
Wilson seems keen to control Kasparaitis's posture.
Darius Kasparaitis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasparaitis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasparaitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets a clinch.
I was talking to Kasparaitis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kasparaitis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasparaitis tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kasparaitis jumps guard.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Kasparaitis is keeping the position.
Kasparaitis wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson distracts Kasparaitis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kasparaitis is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Kasparaitis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kasparaitis.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasparaitis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasparaitis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kasparaitis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kasparaitis wants to improve his position but instead Wilson has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson prevents Kasparaitis from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slade Wilson.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Slade Wilson!
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