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AFLC 119: Benson Vs Cerrone PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan McDaniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniel. Hathaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hathaway wants to slow McDaniel down by chopping away at his legs.
Hathaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from McDaniel misses its target.
Hathaway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hathaway ducks under a wild hook from McDaniel.
Hathaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hathaway throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDaniel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hathaway swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hathaway throws a right hand that McDaniel ducks under and follows up with a left that McDaniel also avoids with ease.
McDaniel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hathaway.
A left lands for McDaniel.
Hathaway swings widly with a right hand
and McDaniel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to bum rush McDaniel with a series of wild strikes but McDaniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDaniel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hathaway avoids the body shot from McDaniel.
McDaniel slips a jab and a cross from Hathaway.
Hathaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hathaway misses with an uppercut
and McDaniel counters with a three punch combo that has Hathaway backing up. Hathaway nods at McDaniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Hathaway throws a combination that misses
and McDaniel counters with a one-two to the body.
McDaniel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hathaway misses.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hathaway moves away.
McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hathaway was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniel tries to bum rush Hathaway with a series of wild strikes but Hathaway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDaniel.
It looked like McDaniel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hathaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDaniel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hathaway.
McDaniel lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Hathaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDaniel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDaniel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDaniel is looking to wear down Hathaway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hathaway throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDaniel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hathaway thinking.
Hathaway looks winded!
McDaniel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniel moves away.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hathaway tries to bum rush McDaniel with a series of wild strikes but McDaniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDaniel misses with a series of wild punches.
Hathaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hathaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses.
Hathaway misses with a double jab
and McDaniel counters with a left to the body.
Hathaway misses with a low kick as McDaniel jumps back.
Hathaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hathaway throws a combination that misses
and McDaniel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hathaway jabs McDaniel right on the nose. McDaniel blinks but takes it well.
Hathaway misses with a looping right.
A cross from McDaniel lands.
Hathaway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hathaway has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McDaniel slips a jab and a cross from Hathaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hathaway throws a combination that misses
and McDaniel counters with a two punch combo.
Hathaway is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hathaway looks to throw the jab but McDaniel is out of range.
Hathaway misses with a body shot
enabling McDaniel to counter with a crisp jab.
McDaniel throws a body punch but Hathaway moves out of range.
McDaniel takes a swing at Hathaway's ribcage but misses.
McDaniel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hathaway at a distance.
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hathaway.
McDaniel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hathaway.
McDaniel misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Hathaway lands.
McDaniel throws a body punch but Hathaway moves out of range.
Hathaway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A right-left combo lands from McDaniel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McDaniel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hathaway looks to land a left hand but McDaniel moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Daniel Hathaway has been cut.
McDaniel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDaniel misses with a two punch combination.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDaniel scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hathaway.
McDaniel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDaniel misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hathaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Hathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hathaway misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hathaway moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hathaway in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hathaway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hathaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniel manages to avoid it.
Hathaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDaniel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDaniel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hathaway throws a nice looking combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hathaway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hathaway is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by McDaniel - just one landing.
Hathaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hathaway throws a right hand that McDaniel ducks under and follows up with a left that McDaniel also avoids with ease.
McDaniel is looking for a counter combo.
McDaniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hathaway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hathaway misses with an uppercut
and McDaniel counters with a three punch combo that has Hathaway backing up. Hathaway nods at McDaniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Hathaway misses with an uppercut
and McDaniel counters with a nice body shot.
McDaniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hathaway throws out the jab.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hathaway moves away.
McDaniel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hathaway at a distance.
Hathaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hathaway throws a jab when McDaniel was well out of range.
McDaniel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hathaway can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel lands with a good body shot.
McDaniel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDaniel throws a body punch but Hathaway moves out of range.
Hathaway throws a sloppy head kick
and McDaniel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDaniel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDaniel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hathaway tries a head kick but it misses.
McDaniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDaniel throws a body shot but no joy.
McDaniel connects with a nice looking jab.
McDaniel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDaniel stalks Hathaway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hathaway's face. Hathaway staggers backwards, shaken.
Hathaway throws a head kick that misses
enabling McDaniel to counter with a crisp jab.
McDaniel dodges the punch combination from Hathaway.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hathaway might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDaniel has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hathaway is looking for the big counter here.
McDaniel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hathaway manages to avoid it.
McDaniel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hathaway.
Hathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hathaway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Hathaway misses.
McDaniel throws a big counter combination but Hathaway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hathaway throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.
Hathaway misses with a lunging right hand
and McDaniel counters with a left to the body.
McDaniel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hathaway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
McDaniel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McDaniel there.
McDaniel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hathaway throws a counter combo.
Hathaway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDaniel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Hathaway throws an off balance right hand
and McDaniel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Hathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDaniel cracks Hathaway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDaniel feints a jab promting Hathaway to slip. McDaniel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hathaway slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hathaway is rocked!
Logan McDaniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniel. Hathaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hathaway is still on wobbly legs! Can McDaniel finish him?
Hathaway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hathaway seems to have recovered his senses.
Hathaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDaniel misses with a body shot.
McDaniel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hathaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan McDaniel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Hathaway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hathaway was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel.
Hathaway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDaniel misses with a wild body shot.
Hathaway throws out a counter right but McDaniel avoids it with no problem.
Hathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDaniel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDaniel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hathaway is just out of range.
Hathaway looks to land a combination. McDaniel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Hathaway does no damage.
Hathaway misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hathaway tries a head kick but it misses.
McDaniel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDaniel scores with a body shot.
Hathaway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDaniel scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel stuns Hathaway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDaniel throws a combination. Hathaway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hathaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniel.
McDaniel lands a slapping body shot.
Hathaway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hathaway. Those never looked like landing.
McDaniel with a hook.
Hathaway throws a nice looking combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Hathaway looks to move away, McDaniel throws a big counter combo bu Hathaway just gets out of the way.
McDaniel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hathaway eats them both and turns towards McDaniel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDaniel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hathaway doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hathaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDaniel.
McDaniel just misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniel lands a jab to Hathaway's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel punishes Hathaway's body with a nice straight punch.
Hathaway misses with a lunging right hand
and McDaniel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hathaway lands a jab-cross combination.
McDaniel throws a series of punches but Hathaway moves out of range.
Hathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDaniel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McDaniel misses the target.
McDaniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from McDaniel misses its target.
Hathaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniel.
McDaniel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by McDaniel.
McDaniel fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniel. Hathaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway misses with a left hand
and McDaniel counters with a left to the body.
Hathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniel moves away.
McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hathaway was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel.
Hathaway takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hathaway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hathaway looks to land a combination but McDaniel avoids it well.
Logan McDaniel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hathaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDaniel.
McDaniel takes a swing at Hathaway's ribcage but misses.
Hathaway unleashes a big counter combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hathaway tries to bum rush McDaniel with a series of wild strikes but McDaniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hathaway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDaniel catches Hathaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hathaway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hathaway throws a series of punches but McDaniel avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hathaway. McDaniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McDaniel misses its target.
Hathaway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hathaway looks to land a right hand but McDaniel moved out of range.
Hathaway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hathaway throws a hook but McDaniel avoids it easily.
McDaniel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hathaway.
McDaniel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daniel Hathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Hathaway.
Hathaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDaniel circles away quickly and effectively.
McDaniel takes a swing at Hathaway's ribcage but misses.
McDaniel is working the combinations to good effect here.
A shot to the liver by McDaniel. Beautiful body shot.
McDaniel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan McDaniel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDaniel 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan McDaniel!
A relieved looking Logan McDaniel 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 Jack Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scary kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Takanori Gomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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168 lbs
13 - 11 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomi takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Gomi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi 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.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Campbell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell has managed to clinch.
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
Campbell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gomi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Campbell to the mat. Campbell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campbell is keeping the position for now.
Gomi postures up.
Gomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Campbell working for a triangle but Gomi defends it easily.
Gomi won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell is working hard here to advance position.
Gomi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomi is one step ahead there.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Campbell 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.
Gomi passes Campbell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to roll over but Gomi keeps him under control.
Gomi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Campbell is looking for a sweep. Gomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
Gomi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gomi slips a nice elbow through Campbell's hands, connecting with Campbell's forehead.
Gomi uses his free foot to push down on Campbell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Campbell.
Gomi working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi dominating with strikes here.
Gomi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomi trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Campbell is rocked!
Gomi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Campbell covers up, he's hurt! Gomi keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gomi and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gomi can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takanori Gomi!
After the big win, Takanori Gomi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Toretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rogers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Demon Blues by ORANGE GOBLIN. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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190 lbs
26 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
Powerful |
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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
40 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Toretto!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toretto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers fails to land the takedown.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Toretto is just out of range.
Toretto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rogers blocks it well.
Toretto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toretto gets a clinch.
Toretto has Rogers pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rogers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rogers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Toretto.
Rogers gets through Toretto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rogers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Toretto won't allow it.
Toretto goes for a takedown attempt but Rogers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Toretto.
Toretto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toretto defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers pulls Toretto in to control the position.
Rogers trying to strike off his back.
Rogers controls Toretto momentarily but Toretto frees himself.
Toretto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toretto has managed to get both his arms back between Rogers's legs - danger averted.
Rogers looking to control.
Rogers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Toretto stopping the sweep attempt from Rogers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Toretto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toretto throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toretto slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rogers jabs Toretto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Toretto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toretto.
Toretto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Toretto is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toretto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.
Toretto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers tries to roll over but Toretto keeps him under control.
Rogers trying to control here.
Toretto controlling the action here.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toretto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rogers!
Rogers is not content to let Toretto control the position.
Toretto is staying tight to Rogers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Toretto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Toretto with that takedown attempt.
Toretto tries for a takedown but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toretto shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Toretto.
Rogers throws a head kick but Toretto moves out of range.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toretto.
Toretto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toretto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toretto wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toretto ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt
and Toretto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers is pressing down on Toretto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toretto being controlled here momentarily.
Toretto trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rogers is trying to keep Toretto in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogers looking to control but Toretto passes into half guard.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Toretto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Toretto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rogers throws a lazy right hand but Toretto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toretto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rogers controls Toretto momentarily but Toretto frees himself.
Rogers wants to stand but Toretto is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toretto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Rogers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Toretto moved out of range nicely.
Toretto shoots in but no luck this time.
Toretto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Toretto with the counter takedown but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers lands a nice looking body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Toretto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers is looking for a triangle but Toretto pushes his legs off easily.
Toretto throws a big right hand that misses.
Toretto trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Steve Rogers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Toretto drives through with a takedown into Rogers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rogers is trying to control the position but Toretto postures up.
Toretto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toretto throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toretto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toretto wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toretto controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Toretto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Toretto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Toretto's head but Toretto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toretto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toretto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Rogers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers is not content to let Toretto control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Toretto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rogers wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Rogers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogers parries the strikes from Toretto easily there. Toretto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rogers to escape.
Toretto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rogers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toretto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toretto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Toretto as he checks the leg kick.
Toretto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Rogers is looking to counter the offense by Toretto and move into the clinch.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Toretto avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Toretto wants to clinch.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toretto moves away.
Toretto feints the counter takedown.
Toretto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toretto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Toretto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rogers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dominic Toretto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toretto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Toretto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toretto is in trouble now - Rogers has advanced to mount!
Rogers blocks Toretto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Toretto gets back to half guard.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toretto keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toretto moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogers 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
Our winner, Steve Rogers, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Strong Arm Steady. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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28
196 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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31
190 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Permitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Permitis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut.
Permitis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Permitis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Permitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Permitis.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Permitis.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Permitis tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Permitis is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Permitis's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Permitis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Permitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Permitis's legs - danger averted.
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Permitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Permitis is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Permitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Permitis trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Permitis has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Permitis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Permitis working away.
Jackson tries to buck Permitis off but Permitis is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Permitis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
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.
Permitis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Permitis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Permitis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Permitis postures up.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Permitis keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Permitis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Permitis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Jackson working for a triangle but Permitis defends it easily.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Permitis is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Permitis trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Permitis is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Permitis defends well.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Permitis trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Permitis 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.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Permitis from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Permitis postures up.
Permitis stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Permitis is just out of range.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Permitis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Permitis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Permitis eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Permitis is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Permitis in his half guard.
Permitis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four 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.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Francois Permitis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Permitis pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Permitis throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is trying to keep Permitis in close.
Permitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Permitis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Permitis.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Permitis but Permitis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Permitis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Permitis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Permitis throws a counter combo.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Permitis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Permitis's body.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Permitis was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Permitis tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Permitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Permitis taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Permitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Permitis moves into full guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Permitis has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Permitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Permitis counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Permitis wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Permitis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Permitis is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
Quinton Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushin Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duarte comes to the ring accompanied by Go 2 Sleep by Ludacris. Okami is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: EMF - Unbelieveble. 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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194 lbs
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195 lbs
26 - 20 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yushin Okami!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami blocks a head kick by Duarte.
Okami is looking for the big counter here.
Okami avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duarte lands with a cross.
Duarte looking to score a takedown here. Okami is defending well but Duarte drives through and ends up in Okami's guard.
Okami controlling Duarte's posture.
Duarte trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte lands a couple of digs.
Okami trying to keep a closed guard but Duarte is proving a slippery customer.
Okami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duarte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duarte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okami is keeping the position for now.
Duarte won't allow Okami to sweep him here.
Duarte connects with a couple of short punches.
Duarte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okami is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Duarte is controlling him.
Duarte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Duarte seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami prevents Duarte from improving position.
We've been hearing that Duarte has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Duarte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Duarte 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.
Okami is looking to regain half guard here but Duarte keeps moving and retains side control.
Duarte tries for a kimura but Okami is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Okami's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Okami can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okami is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Duarte throws an elbow but Okami slips to the side and avoids it well.
Duarte is trying to get an arm triangle but Okami is defending well.
Duarte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okami tries to bench press Duarte off him but Duarte keeps the position.
An elbow from Duarte crashes against the mat.
Duarte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okami has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okami dodges the ground and pound from Duarte.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duarte throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Duarte fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okami throws the left hand but Duarte avoids the punch easily.
Duarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okami throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okami looks for a takedown but Duarte sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Okami as he connects with a hook.
Okami closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okami lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okami is aware though and is defending well.
Duarte has momentary wrist control but Okami slips an elbow through the middle.
Okami postures up.
Duarte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duarte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okami trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Duarte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Duarte is tightening it up a little... Okami has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Okami reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Okami taps out! Nice BJJ there by Duarte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcos Duarte!
Marcos Duarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
23 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann staying out of range there.
Hartmann throws a sloppy head kick and Freedman moves out of range easily.
Freedman moves into the clinch.
Freedman blocks a body shot from Hartmann.
Freedman tries to break free but Hartmann pushes him back against the ropes.
Freedman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hartmann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Freedman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freedman jumps guard but Hartmann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hartmann crunches a lovely knee into Freedman's ribcage.
Freedman has had enough of the clinch but Hartmann keeps him there for the moment.
Freedman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Freedman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hartmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartmann throws a sloppy head kick and Freedman moves out of range easily.
Freedman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartmann.
Freedman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartmann defends well and Freedman ends up having to push Hartmann into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Freedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Freedman.
Freedman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freedman, as that shot connected.
Hartmann misses the shot to the body.
Hartmann throws a head kick that half lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Freedman.
Hartmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Freedman is trying to get an arm triangle but Hartmann is defending well.
Hartmann struggling a bit here.
Freedman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedman decides to stand back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Freedman.
Hartmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Freedman is looking to clinch but Hartmann is avoiding it.
Hartmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartmann moves in looking to clinch but Freedman pushes him off.
Freedman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedman.
Freedman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Freedman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartmann scores with a nice strike.
Freedman throws a hook but Hartmann avoids it easily.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartmann throws a head kick that Freedman semi-blocks.
Hartmann misses with a looping right.
Hartmann connects with a leg kick. Freedman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hartmann.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedman swinging wildly here.
Freedman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartmann looks to land a combination but Freedman avoids it well.
Freedman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice cross by Freedman.
Hartmann misses with a wild combination.
Hartmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartmann looks to land a body kick but Freedman moved away.
Some wild striking there from Hartmann.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hartmann with a hook.
Hartmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freedman cracks Hartmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Freedman with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartmann has closed the distance and engaged Freedman in a clinch.
Freedman is trying to drag Hartmann to the mat but Hartmann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Freedman managing to block the knees to the body from Hartmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedman is looking to break free of the clinch but Hartmann has double underhooks.
Hartmann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartmann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Freedman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hartmann gets underhooks to prevent Freedman's takedown attempt.
Freedman wants a takedown.
Freedman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hartmann lands an elbow just above Freedman 's eye.
Freedman is trying to push Hartmann away but Hartmann has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hartmann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Freedman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartmann has him pressed against the ropes.
Freedman has had enough of the clinch but Hartmann keeps him there for the moment.
Freedman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hartmann smiles and moves away.
Hartmann clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Freedman has a takedown stuffed.
Hartmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Freedman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartmann.
Hartmann moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hartmann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freedman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartmann throws a head kick that half lands.
Freedman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Freedman backs off Hartmann throws a huge counter combo but Freedman manages to avoid it all.
Hartmann misses with the combination.
Freedman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartmann.
Freedman throws a hook but Hartmann avoids it easily.
Hartmann misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann jabs Freedman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Freedman looks to land a right hand but Hartmann moved out of range.
Freedman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hartmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartmann staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann pushes Freedman away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartmann.
Freedman tries to clinch up but Hartmann circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Hartmann misses.
Freedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartmann cracks Freedman with a good jab.
Freedman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freedman misses with the combination.
Freedman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Freedman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freedman cracks Hartmann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
Hartmann lands with a kick to the temple. Freedman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Hartmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freedman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Freedman throws a series of punches but Hartmann avoids them all with ease.
Hartmann misses with a two punch combination.
Freedman cracks Hartmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann looks to land a combination but Freedman avoids it well.
Hartmann looks for the body kick but Freedman saw that one coming.
Freedman is looking to counter punch.
Freedman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freedman gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartmann feints and then cracks Freedman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freedman down.
Decent striking displayed by Hartmann there.
Hartmann forces Freedman back against the ropes and clinches.
Hartmann lands an elbow that stopped Freedman in his tracks for a moment.
Freedman tries to break the clinch but Hartmann is controlling the position.
Freedman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hartmann pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Freedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freedman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freedman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartmann has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Freedman throws a one two combo.
Hartmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Freedman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Freedman working hard to break the clinch.
Freedman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartmann tries to clinch up.
Freedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Freedman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Freedman with a body shot.
Hartmann lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Hartmann. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freedman or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann, which made it look bad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartmann.
Freedman throws a hook but Hartmann blocks it.
Freedman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hartmann wants to clinch.
Freedman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Freedman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Freedman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hartmann.
Hartmann misses the shot to the body.
Freedman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freedman shoots in for a takedown but Hartmann shows good takedown defense.
Freedman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that Freedman avoids nicely.
Freedman tries to clinch but Hartmann moves out of range.
Hartmann slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Freedman misses the target.
Hartmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartmann misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartmann lands with a slapping head kick.
Hartmann takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Hartmann.
Hartmann misses with a double jab.
Marcus Freedman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartmann throws a hook but Freedman avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Freedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Freedman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartmann defending well as Freedman loads up on a big left hand.
Hartmann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hartmann stuffs the takedown.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartmann misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Freedman misses.
Hartmann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hartmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartmann.
Freedman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hartmann has time to react.
Hartmann misses with a few strikes there.
Freedman takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freedman shoots in for a double leg but Hartmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hartmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Freedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartmann.
Freedman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hartmann, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hartmann.
Freedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartmann has him pressed against the ropes.
Hartmann has Freedman pressed against the ropes, preventing Freedman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Freedman is trying to push Hartmann away but Hartmann has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freedman avoids it.
Freedman gets control of Hartmann's arms and successfully pulls guard. Freedman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Freedman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freedman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Freedman keeping full guard, as Hartmann tries to pass.
Freedman can't keep his opponent in guard - Hartmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedman tries to get to full guard but Hartmann has control of the leg.
Hartmann trying to mount his opponent but Freedman defends it.
Hartmann prevents Freedman from improving his position.
Hartmann trying to control from half guard but Freedman is working away.
Hartmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hartmann wants to pass to mount but Freedman is defending the position.
Freedman is staying active underneath Hartmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erwin Hartmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Hartmann seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Freedman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hartmann's guard.
Freedman trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Freedman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hartmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marcus Freedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedman won't allow Hartmann to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Freedman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartmann can't keep his opponent in guard - Freedman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freedman wants to control but Hartmann is keeping him busy.
Freedman wants to pass the guard but Hartmann is defending well.
Freedman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartmann wants to control but Freedman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hartmann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
Our winner, Erwin Hartmann, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McClane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jesus Built My Hotrod. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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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
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from McClane misses.
Valanciunas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McClane takes one to the side of the head.
Valanciunas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valanciunas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valanciunas throws a low kick but McClane avoids it.
Valanciunas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by McClane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McClane.
Valanciunas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
McClane throws an off balance right hand
and Valanciunas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valanciunas avoids the body shot from McClane.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Valanciunas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Valanciunas misses with a combination
and McClane counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Valanciunas misses.
No joy there for Valanciunas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClane looks for the body kick but Valanciunas saw that one coming.
Valanciunas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane scores with a body shot.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valanciunas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McClane momentarily.
Valanciunas misses the jab.
Valanciunas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Valanciunas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valanciunas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valanciunas misses with a body kick.
Valanciunas cracks McClane with an open hand slap.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses.
Valanciunas misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClane. That's going to slow Valanciunas down.
Valanciunas cracks McClane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClane takes a swing at Valanciunas's ribcage but misses.
McClane tries to land a leg kick but Valanciunas saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Valanciunas throws a series of punches but McClane moves out of range.
McClane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valanciunas checks a leg kick.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valanciunas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a leg kick that misses.
McClane checks the leg kick.
Valanciunas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from McClane misses.
Good shot there by McClane.
Valanciunas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valanciunas throws a lazy right hand but McClane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valanciunas throws a low kick but it's checked well by McClane.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Valanciunas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane 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.
Valanciunas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McClane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valanciunas scrambles back to his feet.
Valanciunas 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.
Valanciunas throws out a powerful jab.
McClane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valanciunas throws a right hand that misses
and McClane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McClane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valanciunas. That did some damage!
Valanciunas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas checks a leg kick.
Valanciunas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that McClane semi-blocks.
McClane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valanciunas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McClane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Valanciunas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane lands a nice looking body kick.
Valanciunas lands with an uppercut that bounces McClane off the ropes and back into range.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valanciunas's calf.
Nice jab there from Valanciunas.
McClane stalks Valanciunas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valanciunas's face. Valanciunas staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
McClane throws a low kick but Valanciunas avoids it.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valanciunas manages to avoid it.
Valanciunas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valanciunas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McClane's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas connects with the punch.
McClane is rocked!
Valanciunas scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh McClane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valanciunas throws a head kick but McClane moves out of range.
Valanciunas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valanciunas staying out of range there.
Valanciunas batters McClane with a massive right followed by a huge left! McClane is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Valanciunas lands a final crushing right hand to drop McClane to the mat with a gruesome thud! Valanciunas is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonas Valanciunas!
Jonas Valanciunas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, John McClane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dingy dingy son of a gun...'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Bob Dylan - Hurricane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Escargesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubin Carter!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escargesa misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Carter misses.
Escargesa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escargesa throws out a loose jab but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Escargesa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Rubin Carter has been cut.
A jab from Escargesa misses.
Escargesa lands a head shot.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter has Escargesa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter's coach down at Xtreme HGH Fight Club (best in Amsterdam) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Carter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter misses with some punches.
Escargesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escargesa wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Escargesa tries to circle away but Carter has him pinned against the ropes.
Escargesa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands a right hand.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter pushes Escargesa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Escargesa has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Escargesa tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Escargesa back against the ropes.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter working aggressively here.
Escargesa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escargesa.
Carter leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a right hand.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escargesa misses with a body punch.
Escargesa is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escargesa has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Escargesa.
Escargesa prevents a body shot from Carter.
Stalling in the clinch from Carter.
Escargesa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escargesa pushes Carter back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Carter is trying to maintain a safe position but Escargesa gets an underhook and turns Carter into the ropes.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Escargesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escargesa tries to circle away but Carter has him pinned against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Escargesa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escargesa wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter is pushing Escargesa up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Escargesa's head.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escargesa wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter trying to control the position but instead, Escargesa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carter into the ropes.
Carter misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Escargesa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter is pushing Escargesa up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter working aggressively here.
Escargesa lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Escargesa.
Escargesa blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Escargesa lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rubin Carter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter scores with a head kick. Escargesa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Escargesa is rocked!
Escargesa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Escargesa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vincent Escargesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escargesa seems to have got his legs back now.
Escargesa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escargesa is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.
Rubin Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Escargesa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escargesa is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
Escargesa throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escargesa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter lands an elbow just above Escargesa 's eye.
Escargesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Escargesa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escargesa wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Carter lands an elbow inside that Escargesa shrugs off.
Escargesa can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Escargesa in his tracks for a moment.
Escargesa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escargesa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
Escargesa misses with some punches.
Escargesa is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the ropes.
Escargesa tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escargesa blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escargesa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a left hand.
Escargesa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
Escargesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escargesa dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter lands a left hand.
Escargesa takes a shot to the head.
Escargesa scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Carter.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Escargesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Escargesa improves position.
Escargesa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Escargesa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Escargesa.
A short uppercut from Escargesa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa misses with the head strike.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escargesa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses.
Escargesa tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter has Escargesa pressed against the ropes, preventing Escargesa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Escargesa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escargesa is trying to break free.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Escargesa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rubin Carter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slow jab from Escargesa misses its intended target.
Escargesa drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Escargesa is looking for the KO!
Carter is rocked!
Carter leaves his chin hanging out and Escargesa seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Carter crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Escargesa!
Vincent Escargesa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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36
180 lbs
21 - 14 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Benson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Stephen Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cerrones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cerrone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cerrone takes one to the side of the head.
Cerrone tries to clinch but Benson is having none of it.
Cerrone connects with the punch.
Benson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cerrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
Benson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone misses with a looping right.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Benson and Cerrone falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Benson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Benson!
Tony Benson retains his welterweight title!
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