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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ghostal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Good King Wenceslas. John Mclovin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin throws a lazy right hand but Ghostal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Ghostal.
Mclovin tries to work over Ghostal's front leg with a kick but Ghostal checks it.
Mclovin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ghostal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Fortress of Solitude in the buildup to the fight.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghostal ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin.
Ghostal scores with a jab. Mclovin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghostal 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 Mclovin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mclovin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghostal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mclovin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Ghostal as he connects with a hook.
Ghostal slips under a jab.
Ghostal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghostal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mclovin looks to land a left hand but Ghostal moved out of range nicely.
Mclovin's corner calls for a 1-2. Mclovin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghostal throws a right hand that Mclovin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mclovin also avoids with ease.
Mclovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghostal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal lands an overhand right.
Ghostal misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Ghostal.
Ghostal misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Mclovin misses.
Ghostal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mclovin instigates a clinch.
Ghostal has a couple of punches blocked by Mclovin.
Ghostal can't find room to land a body shot as Mclovin controls the action.
Mclovin blocks an uppercut.
Ghostal misses with a body punch.
Mclovin blocking some punches.
Ghostal prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Mclovin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghostal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghostal.
Mclovin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Ghostal has him pressed against the cage.
Mclovin tries to circle away but Ghostal has him pinned against the cage.
Ghostal prevents a body shot from Mclovin.
Ghostal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghostal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ghostal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghostal blocks a body shot from Mclovin.
A nice left hand lands by Mclovin.
Mclovin misses with an elbow strike.
Mclovin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghostal or not.
Ghostal tries to stall but Mclovin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghostal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mclovin tries a body shot but Ghostal blocks it.
Ghostal lands a shoulder strike.
Ghostal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghostal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mclovin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal lands with a light punch inside.
Ghostal prevents Mclovin from breaking the clinch.
Ghostal lands an uppercut.
Mclovin jumps guard and drags Ghostal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mclovin is trying to control the position but Ghostal postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghostal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghostal wants to control from the top but Mclovin keeps moving.
Mclovin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mclovin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghostal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghostal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mclovin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ghostal manages to pass to side control.
Mclovin looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghostal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ghostal working over Mclovin with some ground and pound. Mclovin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mclovin trying to control here.
Mclovin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghostal throws a big right hand that misses.
Mclovin trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ghostal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ghostal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mclovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mclovin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mclovin can't break the clinch.
Ghostal cracks Mclovin with a nice body shot.
Ghostal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ghostal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclovin can do to turn this around?
Ghostal throws a punch but it's blocked by Mclovin.
Tad Ghostal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghostal swings wildly with an uppercut but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mclovin throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghostal lands a body punch.
Mclovin is trying to force a seperation but Ghostal has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Ghostal.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ghostal on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mclovin.
Mclovin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ghostal lands a shoulder strike.
Mclovin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mclovin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ghostal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mclovin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mclovin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghostal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mclovin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal wants to sweep here but Mclovin controlling him for the moment.
Mclovin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghostal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghostal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghostal wants to sweep here but Mclovin controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ghostal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mclovin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ghostal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ghostal gets underhooks to prevent Mclovin's takedown attempt.
Mclovin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ghostal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mclovin is defending well for now.
Ghostal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mclovin backwards.
Ghostal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ghostal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mclovin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghostal tries a body shot but Mclovin blocks it.
Ghostal effectively controlling the action here.
Mclovin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghostal throws a head punch that misses.
Mclovin blocking some punches.
Ghostal tries a body shot but Mclovin blocks it.
Mclovin can't break the clinch.
Mclovin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghostal.
Ghostal moves into the clinch successfully.
Ghostal throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghostal.
Mclovin cracks Ghostal with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ghostal fails to land.
Mclovin has clasped his hands together around Ghostal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghostal tries to improve position but can't.
Ghostal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mclovin is looking to take a break and control but Ghostal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mclovin prevents Ghostal from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Ghostal dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mclovin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghostal's head.
Ghostal defending well as Mclovin loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Ghostal misses.
Ghostal rushes Mclovin and presses him up against the cage.
Ghostal has Mclovin pressed against the cage, preventing Mclovin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ghostal working aggressively here.
Ghostal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mclovin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ghostal lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mclovin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mclovin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghostal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mclovin tries to break the clinch but Ghostal is controlling the position.
Ghostal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mclovin tries to work over Ghostal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin blocking some punches.
Mclovin is trying to force a seperation but Ghostal has the dominant position.
Ghostal scores with a shot to the side of Mclovin's head.
Ghostal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Ghostal is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Ghostal.
Ghostal lands a nice uppercut.
Ghostal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghostal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghostal gets through Mclovin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mclovin is rocked!
Mclovin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mclovin is trying to push Ghostal away but Ghostal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mclovin.
Mclovin blocks an uppercut.
Ghostal blocks an uppercut.
Ghostal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghostal avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghostal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghostal lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghostal.
Ghostal lands a shoulder strike.
Mclovin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghostal has double underhooks.
Mclovin blocks an uppercut.
Ghostal misses with a punch to the body.
Ghostal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghostal working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ghostal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ghostal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but Ghostal is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Ghostal.
Mclovin working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mclovin.
Ghostal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ghostal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghostal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghostal tries to work over Mclovin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostal leaning against his opponent.
Ghostal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghostal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghostal.
Mclovin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ghostal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghostal tries to throw a body punch but Mclovin avoids it by throwing Ghostal back against the cage.
Mclovin looking for a takedown.
Ghostal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mclovin lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ghostal lands a hook that snaps the head of Mclovin backwards.
Ghostal works on Mclovin's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Ghostal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghostal stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ghostal is defending well.
Tad Ghostal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclovin looking for a takedown.
Tad Ghostal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mclovin.
Mclovin wants a takedown but no success here.
Ghostal lands a body shot.
Mclovin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mclovin tries a body shot but Ghostal blocks it.
Ghostal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghostal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghostal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mclovin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tad Ghostal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ghostal, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Ghostal!
Tad Ghostal very nearly forgot to thank Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Caiazzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caiazzo has chosen TBDM- I Will Return as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Materla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfonso Caiazzo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caiazzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Materla has his takedown stuffed
and Caiazzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Caiazzo looks to throw the jab but Materla is out of range.
Materla looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Caiazzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caiazzo wants to sweep here but Materla controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla content to stall in guard here.
Materla postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla lands a couple of digs.
Materla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caiazzo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Materla is pushing down on Caiazzo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caiazzo is fighting to maintain full guard but Materla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Materla maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Caiazzo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Materla has cracked it and Caiazzo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Materla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Materla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zach Didion enters the cage!
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173 lbs
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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 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zach Didion!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Didion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bashor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Didion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bashor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Didion manages to get back to half guard.
Bashor is looking for a kimura here.
Bashor is trying to work for a kimura but Didion is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Didion's head.
Bashor prevents Didion from standing back up.
Didion trying to control but Bashor postures up.
Bashor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Didion kicks Bashor off and gets back to his feet.
Bashor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bashor throws an elbow that misses. Didion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bashor's guard. Nice move by Didion!
Didion wanted to stand there but Bashor had control of the position.
Didion is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bashor has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Didion is looking to defend but Bashor has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Didion! Bashor pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Didion taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Bashor!
In defeat, Zach Didion stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am wondering who i get next?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brodus Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay with a nice cross.
Clay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDougle lunges at Clay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clay's hand.
It looks like Brodus Clay has been cut.
Arnie McDougle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by McDougle.
Clay misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDougle throws a low kick, looking for Clay's leg but Clay calmly moves out of range.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDougle throws a leg kick but Clay moved away.
McDougle misses with a leg kick.
Clay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDougle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clay wants to stay close but McDougle steps back to make room for something. Clay seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from McDougle and Clay drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arnie McDougle!
After winning the bout, Arnie McDougle 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 Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicola Cardinale!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang avoids the head kick by Cardinale.
Lang slips under a jab.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardinale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lang. That did some damage!
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardinale.
Cardinale misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Cardinale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Cardinale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cardinale has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lang throws a nice looking combination but Cardinale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cardinale eats them both and turns towards Lang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardinale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lang moves out of range of the leg kick from Cardinale.
Lang attempts a counter takedown but Cardinale avoids it well and moves away.
Cardinale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Lang's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang throws a low kick, looking for Cardinale's leg but Cardinale calmly moves out of range.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Cardinale avoids a kick to the body.
Cardinale blocks a leg kick.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardinale was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Cardinale wants to counter with a clinch but Lang pushes him away.
Lang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cardinale throws a wild body kick that Lang sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Cardinale.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cardinale throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Cardinale throws a leg kick
and Lang moves into the clinch.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cardinale lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Lang.
Cardinale manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardinale doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardinale ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lang looks to throw a body kick
and Cardinale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lang!
Cardinale trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.
Cardinale has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cardinale throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cardinale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lang is surviving well by controlling Cardinale's body position as best he can.
Lang tries to hold on but Cardinale postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale breaks from Lang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cardinale thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lang can't escape the position.
Lang has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cardinale's lack of action.
Lang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cardinale wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardinale.
Lang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cardinale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cardinale postures up.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Cardinale from controlling successfully.
Lang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cardinale has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicola Cardinale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cardinale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardinale 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.
Cardinale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Cardinale persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cardinale throws a body kick that misses
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
Cardinale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cardinale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinale throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses.
Lang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cardinale manages to circle out of the way.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardinale manages to avoid it.
Cardinale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Cardinale tenderised Lang's leg. Lang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang connects with a leg kick. Cardinale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lang stuffs the takedown.
Lang throws a hook but Cardinale blocks it.
Lang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cardinale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lang swivels and escapes.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicola Cardinale.
Donk. Lang catches Cardinale right on the button with a cross.
Cardinale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardinale blocks a head kick by Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws a head kick that misses
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardinale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lang tries to avoid it but Cardinale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lang to the ground. Lang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Lang backs off Cardinale throws a huge counter combo but Lang manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardinale looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cardinale on the side of the head.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cardinale. Beautiful body shot.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardinale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cardinale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cardinale moves forwards but Lang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cardinale throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Cardinale throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang looks to land a combination. Cardinale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cardinale checks a low kick from Lang.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cardinale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cardinale throws the kick towards the body but Lang avoids it.
Lang is looking to counter punch.
Lang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lang throws the left hand but Cardinale avoids the punch easily.
Cardinale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cardinale blocks a head kick by Lang.
Cardinale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Cardinale misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cardinale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Lang connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang sizes up Cardinale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Cardinale manages to avoid it.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardinale. Cardinale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cardinale moves away.
Lang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cardinale's head.
Lang misses with a head kick.
That kick from Lang tenderised Cardinale's leg. Cardinale is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Cardinale blocks the low kick.
Lang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardinale.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardinale.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
Lang lands with a straight right. Cardinale didn't see that one coming.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardinale. That did some damage!
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardinale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicola Cardinale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cardinale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Cardinale with the counter takedown but Lang avoids it easily.
Cardinale connects with a solid leg kick.
Cardinale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cardinale's sensitive parts.
Cardinale throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Cardinale slips the punch.
Lang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardinale.
Cardinale cracks the inside of Lang's front leg.
Cardinale tries to work over Lang's front leg with a kick but Lang checks it.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Lang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cardinale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang scores with a jab. Cardinale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cardinale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Lang.
Lang blocks a low kick nicely.
Cardinale looks to land a body kick but Lang moved away.
Cardinale lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
Lang throws a body punch but Cardinale moves out of range.
Cardinale shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cardinale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cardinale looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang misses with a low kick as Cardinale jumps back.
Lang thuds a left hand into Cardinale's body.
Cardinale throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.
Cardinale throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Cardinale moves out of range easily.
Cardinale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Cardinale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cardinale throws a chopping leg kick but Lang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cardinale goes for a double leg but Lang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lang continues to drive forward.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardinale can do to turn this around?
Cardinale throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
Cardinale throws a sloppy head kick and Lang moves out of range easily.
Cardinale moves out of range of the body kick.
Cardinale stalks Lang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lang's face. Lang staggers backwards, shaken.
A lazy body kick from Cardinale
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Lang finds it's target.
Lang connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Nicola Cardinale's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Cardinale seems unphased.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cardinale - the referee stops the clock and Lang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cardinale. Lang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cardinale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Cardinale down.
Cardinale misses with a low kick.
Lang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cardinale just manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardinale.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardinale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Cardinale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cardinale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Cardinale scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardinale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardinale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Cardinale moves out of range easily.
Lang throws a series of punches but Cardinale moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cardinale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cardinale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardinale.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cardinale takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Cardinale checks a leg kick.
Cardinale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lang dips to his left and cracks Cardinale with an uppercut!
Cardinale misses with a leg kick
and Lang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Bruiser. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
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265 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Hearns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Li!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Li stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Hearns follows into mount!
It looks like David Li has been cut.
Li working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hearns looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Hearns content just to control the position here.
Li wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hearns.
Li is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Hearns sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Li gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a sweep. Hearns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hearns content to control rather than advance.
Li tries to get to full guard but Hearns has control of the leg.
Hearns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hearns tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hearns decides to stand up.
Li showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearns.
Hearns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hearns pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearns prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Hearns is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hearns has his back to the cage.
Hearns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Li breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearns throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Hearns doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hearns gets a clinch.
Hearns prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Hearns breaks the clinch.
Li is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hearns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns closes the distance and clinches.
Hearns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearns blocks the body kick.
Hearns feinted with a counter takedown.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearns pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Li as Hearns tries to tie him up.
Hearns lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Li's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hearns blocks a head kick by Li.
Hearns lands a left and a right that sends Li crashing to the canvas! Hearns dives into mount looking to finish!
Li is rocked!
Li keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back 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!
Hearns content just to control the position here.
Li really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hearns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Hearns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is working to get back to half guard.
Hearns controlling from the full mount.
Li takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Li is trying to stand.
Hearns controlling from the full mount.
Li keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to stand.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Li wants to control but Hearns is having none of it.
Hearns throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Li because Hearns loaded up on that one.
Li is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hearns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hearns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hearns avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Hearns controlling from mount.
Li tries to hold on but Hearns postures up.
Hearns content just to control the position here.
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.
Further stalling from Hearns.
Li tries to lock up and control but Hearns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Thomas Hearns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hearns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Li's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hearns lands with a hook. Li tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hearns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt
and Li counters with a big head kick but Hearns shrugs it off.
Thomas Hearns is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearns cracks Li with an uppercut from hell and Li crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hearns's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Li is still in real trouble! Can Hearns finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li keeping full guard, as Hearns tries to pass.
Hearns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Hearns stands up and waves to Li to follow him.
Li ducks straight into an uppercut from Hearns and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Li manages to regain guard straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hearns drops Li with a big left hand and mounts him. Li is in big trouble!
That has opened up David Li's cut even more.
Li is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Li is bucking up trying to escape but Hearns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearns controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hearns continues to stall.
Hearns prevents Li from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns content just to control the position here.
Li tries to hold on but Hearns postures up.
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hearns controlling his opponent.
Hearns lands a big shot there that rocks Li but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li working to try and regain half guard.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Hearns avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Hearns content just to control the position here.
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.
Li wants to hold on but Hearns pushes him away.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hearns controlling the pace for now.
Thomas Hearns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hearns continues to hold on tight.
Hearns has hold of Li's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Li manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hearns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hearns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearns 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearns!
Thomas Hearns made sure to mention his sponsor, Cripplers Corner in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamón Jamón (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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212 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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212 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamón Jamón!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Silvennoinen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Silvennoinen does no damage.
Jamón tries to counter by clinching up but Silvennoinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Jamón keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silvennoinen moves forwards but Jamón connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silvennoinen misses with a low kick.
Jamón catches Silvennoinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silvennoinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamón. Silvennoinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamón throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Seppo Silvennoinen has been cut.
Silvennoinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silvennoinen tries to move into range but Jamón moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silvennoinen loads up on a big right hand but Jamón slips the punch.
Jamón blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Jamón.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamón gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silvennoinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silvennoinen advances to half guard.
Jamón is holding on to half guard well.
Silvennoinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silvennoinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jamón wants to sweep but Silvennoinen has passed to side control!
Jamón gets back to half guard.
Jamón is concentrating on defense, preventing Silvennoinen from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jamón does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silvennoinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Jamón is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jamón is not content to let Silvennoinen control the position.
Jamón is trying is best to control the position here.
Silvennoinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamón keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamón tries to get to full guard but Silvennoinen has control of the leg.
Jamón is refusing to be controlled, as Silvennoinen sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamón blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silvennoinen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silvennoinen is defended easily by Jamón.
Jamón slips under a jab from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Silvennoinen misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Silvennoinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jamón lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Jamón misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silvennoinen throws a push kick but Jamón slaps the foot to one side.
Jamón takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jamón was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silvennoinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvennoinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Silvennoinen tests Jamón's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jamón misses with a hook. Silvennoinen ducked under it nicely.
Jamón looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvennoinen is just out of range.
Jamón Jamón is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamón works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvennoinen throws a hook to the side of Jamón's head but Jamón sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvennoinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jamón to score with a decent uppercut.
Jamón bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamón Jamón dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen's cut.
That's time! Jamón's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jamón misses with a hook. Silvennoinen ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Jamón misses.
Silvennoinen wants to counter the offense by Jamón and move into the clinch position.
Jamón moves out of range of the strikes.
Silvennoinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jamón swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silvennoinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silvennoinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silvennoinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silvennoinen tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jamón throws a lazy right hand but Silvennoinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Jamón's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jamón connects with an inside leg kick.
Jamón throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamón scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silvennoinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jamón checks it well.
Jamón defending well as Silvennoinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jamón blocks a jab.
Jamón is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jamón misses with a double jab.
Jamón slaps away a takedown attempt from Silvennoinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jamón moves forwards but Silvennoinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jamón doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvennoinen circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Jamón.
Jamón misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen throws out a powerful jab.
Silvennoinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silvennoinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jamón.
Silvennoinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jamón at a distance.
Jamón Jamón is winning the standup battle so far.
Jamón lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silvennoinen at a distance.
Silvennoinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silvennoinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown but Jamón shows good takedown defense.
Jamón swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamón connects with a single shot there.
Silvennoinen avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silvennoinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silvennoinen wants to control but Jamón is keeping him busy.
Silvennoinen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jamón works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Silvennoinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jamón does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jamón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jamón wants to control but Silvennoinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen lands strikes from half guard.
Silvennoinen prevents Jamón from improving his position.
Silvennoinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jamón slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silvennoinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Silvennoinen stops Jamón from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jamón keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamón Jamón dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silvennoinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamón.
Silvennoinen connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jamón.
Jamón feints and then cracks Silvennoinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silvennoinen down.
Jamón throws a chopping leg kick but Silvennoinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jamón lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silvennoinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamón.
Jamón scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silvennoinen checks a leg kick.
Jamón keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jamón lands a glancing blow to the side of Silvennoinen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvennoinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silvennoinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jamón lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jamón uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvennoinen.
Jamón is looking to counter the offense by Silvennoinen and move into the clinch.
Jamón dodges the punch combination from Silvennoinen.
Jamón appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jamón lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamón closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silvennoinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvennoinen. Jamón does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seppo Silvennoinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamón swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silvennoinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamón slips a straight right by Silvennoinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Jamón blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamón misses with a low kick as Silvennoinen jumps back.
Jamón lands with a good body shot.
Silvennoinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jamón wants to land a leg kick but Silvennoinen is out of range.
Good exchange - Jamón coming out on top.
Silvennoinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen lands a nice shot that snaps Jamón's head back.
Jamón takes a swing at Silvennoinen's ribcage but misses.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a double leg but Jamón sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jamón bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Jamón.
Jamón is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvennoinen can do to turn this around?
Silvennoinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jamón. Jamón obviously looking to wear him down.
Jamón staying out of range there.
Silvennoinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silvennoinen throws a series of punches but Jamón avoids them all with ease.
Jamón is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jamón scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvennoinen throws a hook but Jamón avoids it easily.
Silvennoinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silvennoinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamón Jamón is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silvennoinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jamón connects with a leg kick. Silvennoinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silvennoinen misses with a low kick as Jamón jumps back.
Jamón changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jamón moves to clinch but Silvennoinen breaks away
and Silvennoinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvennoinen misses with a takedown
and Jamón counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jamón.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamón Jamón showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jamón, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamón Jamón!
Jamón Jamón thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Karol Tarczynski enters the cage!
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27
185 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
15 - 3 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarczynski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Uxxarest swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Uxxarest takes a swing at Tarczynski's ribcage but misses.
Tarczynski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Uxxarest steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tarczynski. That one must have hurt.
A lazy body kick from Tarczynski
and Uxxarest counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tarczynski keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Uxxarest has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Uxxarest is working hard here to advance position.
Tarczynski pulls Uxxarest in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski is trying to control the position but Uxxarest postures up.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarczynski controlling Uxxarest's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarczynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Uxxarest scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tarczynski in his tracks.
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarczynski moves away from the strike by Uxxarest.
Tarczynski tries a quick counter leg kick but Uxxarest is wise to it.
Tarczynski thuds his right hand into Uxxarest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uxxarest moves away.
Uxxarest wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tarczynski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uxxarest will feel that in the morning.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski thuds his right hand into Uxxarest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick but Uxxarest sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarczynski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karol Tarczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarczynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uxxarest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarczynski counters with a series of strikes. Uxxarest will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uxxarest throws a sloppy body shot
and Tarczynski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tarczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
Uxxarest jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tarczynski walks away with a smile on his face. Uxxarest gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tarczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uxxarest.
Tarczynski misses the body punch
and Uxxarest counters by clinching up.
Uxxarest misses with the head strike.
Uxxarest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uxxarest swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarczynski lands a right hand.
Uxxarest misses with some punches.
Tarczynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
Uxxarest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uxxarest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uxxarest works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tarczynski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tarczynski is trying to control the position but Uxxarest postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski trying to control the position here.
Uxxarest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tarczynski trying to control the position here.
Tarczynski is trying to keep Uxxarest in close.
Tarczynski managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uxxarest slips under a jab.
Tarczynski walks into a left hand.
Tarczynski lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karol Tarczynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's time! Uxxarest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tarczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uxxarest momentarily.
Uxxarest misses with a low kick.
Tarczynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uxxarest swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski cracks a nice hook into Uxxarest's ribs.
Uxxarest throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarczynski.
A solid body kick from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tarczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Tarczynski misses.
Uxxarest misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a low kick.
Uxxarest sets himself, and Tarczynski steps forward looking for the clinch! Uxxarest avoids it this time.
Tarczynski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uxxarest on the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski feints and then cracks Uxxarest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uxxarest down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski misses with a hook.
Tarczynski tries to land a front kick but Uxxarest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uxxarest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uxxarest tries to counter by clinching up but Tarczynski breaks away and moves out of range.
Uxxarest is looking to wear down Tarczynski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarczynski connects with a jab.
Uxxarest misses with a looping left.
Tarczynski flicks out a counter leg kick but Uxxarest steps away.
Tarczynski lands with a straight right. Uxxarest didn't see that one coming.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarczynski connects with a right hand. Uxxarest shakes it off.
Tarczynski avoids the body shot from Uxxarest.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarczynski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Uxxarest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
Uxxarest fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarczynski to the ground. Uxxarest is now in Tarczynski's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uxxarest lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski pulls Uxxarest in to control the position.
Tarczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarczynski has Uxxarest pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy inform us that Tarczynski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tarczynski keeping moving, preventing Uxxarest from controlling successfully.
Uxxarest postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Uxxarest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest checks a leg kick.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarczynski connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Uxxarest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uxxarest misses with a hook.
Tarczynski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uxxarest misses with a wild body shot.
Uxxarest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarczynski! But no joy.
Uxxarest misses with a low kick.
Uxxarest connects with a body shot.
Uxxarest throws a body shot but no joy.
Uxxarest moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTarczynski.
Uxxarest throws a jab when Tarczynski was well out of range.
Tarczynski misses with a looping right.
Tarczynski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uxxarest misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tarczynski to score with a decent uppercut.
Tarczynski throws the kick towards the body but Uxxarest avoids it.
Uxxarest is looking to chop away at Tarczynski's legs.
Uxxarest throws a jab when Tarczynski was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Uxxarest.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski misses with the combination.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarczynski as he avoids it easily.
Tarczynski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarczynski walks into a straight right hand from Uxxarest.
Tarczynski thows a leg kick but Uxxarest checks it
and Uxxarest counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uxxarest working aggressively here.
Uxxarest prevents a body shot from Tarczynski.
Uxxarest pushes Tarczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karol Tarczynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Uxxarest throws a solid leg kick but Tarczynski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uxxarest.
A head kick by Tarczynski misses
and Uxxarest counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tarczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Uxxarest controls his hands.
Tarczynski misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarczynski.
Uxxarest is leaning against Tarczynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uxxarest lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Tarczynski gets through Uxxarest's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Tarczynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski looking to slow down the pace here.
Tarczynski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tarczynski tries to throw a body punch but Uxxarest avoids it by throwing Tarczynski back against the cage.
Uxxarest misses with a body punch.
Uxxarest can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarczynski's elbow.
Uxxarest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarczynski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uxxarest blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarczynski takes a shot to the head.
Tarczynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uxxarest prevents a body shot from Tarczynski.
Uxxarest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tarczynski.
Uxxarest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uxxarest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarczynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Uxxarest avoids the damage to the body.
Tarczynski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Uxxarest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Uxxarest moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tarczynski!
Good shot there by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest looks to throw the jab but Tarczynski is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Tarczynski.
Uxxarest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Tarczynski misses
and Uxxarest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uxxarest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uxxarest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uxxarest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uxxarest presses Tarczynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uxxarest will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Uxxarest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uxxarest misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uxxarest doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uxxarest takes a shot to the head.
Tarczynski blocks an uppercut.
Uxxarest tries to stall but Tarczynski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uxxarest managing to block the knees to the body from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarczynski scores with a shoulder strike.
Uxxarest lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarczynski.
Uxxarest tries to throw a body punch but Tarczynski avoids it by throwing Uxxarest back against the cage.
Umbra Uxxarest has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tarczynski tries to throw a body punch but Uxxarest avoids it by throwing Tarczynski back against the cage.
Uxxarest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Uxxarest misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarczynski.
Uxxarest misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tarczynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uxxarest backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarczynski lands with a light punch inside.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Uxxarest avoids the damage to the body.
Tarczynski stalling in the clinch but Uxxarest improves position.
A short uppercut from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uxxarest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uxxarest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uxxarest lands a body shot.
Uxxarest lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Tarczynski fails to land.
Tarczynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uxxarest is defending well for now.
Uxxarest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uxxarest avoids it.
Tarczynski blocks a body shot from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Umbra Uxxarest.
I think Tarczynski 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Tarczynski!
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