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IMA 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ghee Buttersnaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghee Buttersnaps could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Domingo Perez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghee Buttersnaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Domingo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttersnaps throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buttersnaps.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buttersnaps as he avoids it easily.
Buttersnaps rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Buttersnaps jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghee Buttersnaps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Perez wants to get back to striking at distance but Buttersnaps won't allow it.
Buttersnaps misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buttersnaps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez prevents a body shot from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez rushes Buttersnaps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buttersnaps blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Buttersnaps has the dominant position.
Perez is working for takedown but Buttersnaps is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buttersnaps lands a body shot.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Buttersnaps looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buttersnaps bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perez's head backwards.
Buttersnaps misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Buttersnaps ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez with the counter takedown but Buttersnaps avoids it easily.
Buttersnaps swinging wildly here.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Buttersnaps bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buttersnaps just misses with a punch to the body.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buttersnaps.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buttersnaps pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buttersnaps misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez slips a straight right by Buttersnaps.
Perez avoids the head kick by Buttersnaps.
Perez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Perez drops back looking for a leg! Buttersnaps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buttersnaps manages to kick Perez off! Perez jumps back into Buttersnaps's guard.
Perez trying to control but Buttersnaps is working from the bottom.
Buttersnaps throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez works over Buttersnaps with some ground and pound from guard.
Buttersnaps trying to keep a closed guard but Perez is proving a slippery customer.
Perez drops back looking for a leg! Buttersnaps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buttersnaps manages to kick Perez off! Perez jumps back into Buttersnaps's guard.
Buttersnaps lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Buttersnaps drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perez!
Buttersnaps is looking for a sweep.
Perez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Buttersnaps takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Perez fails to pull guard.
Ghee Buttersnaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domingo Perez.
Buttersnaps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buttersnaps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buttersnaps just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ghee Buttersnaps will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Buttersnaps.
Perez shoots in but Buttersnaps avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Buttersnaps throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Perez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Buttersnaps scores with a hook.
Buttersnaps scores with a nice right hand.
Buttersnaps shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Buttersnaps digs a good hook to Perez's body.
Buttersnaps misses with a wild body shot.
Buttersnaps lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Domingo Perez has been cut.
Buttersnaps avoids the head kick by Perez.
Buttersnaps throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buttersnaps fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buttersnaps manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Perez thows a huge punch but Buttersnaps dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to pass to full mount but Buttersnaps defends it.
Perez thows a huge punch but Buttersnaps dodges it nicely.
Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buttersnaps manages to get to full guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but Buttersnaps keeps moving.
Buttersnaps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buttersnaps is proving hard to escape from.
Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buttersnaps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perez trying to control but Buttersnaps is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Buttersnaps is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buttersnaps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buttersnaps throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buttersnaps throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perezs head.
Buttersnaps misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buttersnaps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buttersnaps can't fight it off and eventually Perez manages to take the fight to the floor. Buttersnaps looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buttersnaps scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez wants to counter the offense by Buttersnaps and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perez.
Buttersnaps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buttersnaps misses the body punch
and Perez counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez shoots in and drives through. Buttersnaps sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left lands for Buttersnaps.
Perez avoids the body shot from Buttersnaps.
Perez throws a series of punches but Buttersnaps moves out of range.
Perez blocks a jab.
Buttersnaps looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buttersnaps circles away quickly and effectively.
Buttersnaps appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ghee Buttersnaps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Buttersnaps.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buttersnaps lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perez blocks a body shot from Buttersnaps.
Perez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Perez is nestled in close to Buttersnaps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghee Buttersnaps dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domingo Perez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Buttersnaps checks a leg kick.
Buttersnaps waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Perez feints the counter takedown.
Perez defending well as Buttersnaps loads up on a big left hand.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown but Buttersnaps manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buttersnaps gets tackled into the cage by Perez. Perez maintains the clinch.
Perez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez rushes Buttersnaps and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buttersnaps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buttersnaps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttersnaps is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buttersnaps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttersnaps misses with a punch on the inside.
Domingo Perez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buttersnaps creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buttersnaps breaks from the clinch.
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Buttersnaps in a clinch.
Buttersnaps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perez blocks a body shot from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps trying to land knees to the body.
Perez blocks a body shot from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Buttersnaps struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Buttersnaps tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Buttersnaps breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Buttersnaps lands a jab to the head.
Buttersnaps throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Buttersnaps throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Perez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buttersnaps shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perez eats them both and turns towards Buttersnaps to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez slips a jab from Buttersnaps.
Perez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buttersnaps pinned against the cage. Buttersnaps gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buttersnaps fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps trying to control from the bottom.
Buttersnaps is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buttersnaps is pressing down on Perez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Perez postures up and lands a big shot to Buttersnaps's brow.
Ghee Buttersnaps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Buttersnaps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez postures up.
Buttersnaps keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buttersnaps swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buttersnaps lunges at Perez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perez's hand.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez shoots for a takedown but Buttersnaps saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghee Buttersnaps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domingo Perez.
Buttersnaps missing with a left hand there. Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez drives through and clinches with Buttersnaps against the cage.
Buttersnaps is stalling here.
Buttersnaps struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghee Buttersnaps showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buttersnaps, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ghee Buttersnaps!
Ghee Buttersnaps was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Valderena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick comes to the cage accompanied by Bang Bang. Hugo Valderena acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Valderena!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valderena throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valderena digs a good hook to McCormick's body.
Valderena throws out a loose jab but McCormick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick lands from Valderena that sends McCormick to the canvas. McCormick tries to scramble back to his feet but Valderena brings him back down into side control.
McCormick is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valderena swings around for an armbar but McCormick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Valderena's guard.
Oh McCormick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCormick gets to his feet - Valderena follows without any prompting.
Valderena feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! McCormick collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Valderena!
Hugo Valderena thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Rhino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Rhino is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Rhino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rhino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhino wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Rhino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhino is aware though and is defending well.
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhino defends well.
Rhino is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looking for a guillotine here but Rhino defends easily.
Rhino throws a sloppy strike and James has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rhino is forced to tap! Great BJJ from James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex James!
Post fight, Alex James took to the microphone: 'You know malaka, yes?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Stirling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stirling counters with a left and a right that stings The Greek.
The Greek is pawing at Stirling, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Stirling's nose. Stirling is badly hurt! The Greek pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Stirling tries desperately to hold on but The Greek is relentless in his assault! As Stirling receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls The Greek away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zorba The Greek!
Zorba The Greek made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Bear Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview.
Jack Stirling spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Hall had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall!
It looks like Mikhail Van Kirkland has been cut.
Van Kirkland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Van Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Kirkland moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall.
Hall lands with a light punch inside.
Van Kirkland gets underhooks to prevent Hall's takedown attempt.
Hall misses with some punches.
Van Kirkland can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall digs a right hand into Van Kirkland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Kirkland's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Van Kirkland.
Hall wants the takedown. Van Kirkland is fighting it off but Hall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Kirkland's guard against the cage.
Hall pushes down on Van Kirkland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Kirkland defending well though.
Hall working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Van Kirkland defending well.
Van Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Kirkland defending well though.
Van Kirkland won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Van Kirkland wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hall punching from mount but Van Kirkland doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hall lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Van Kirkland hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall unloads with some shots from mount but Van Kirkland bucks and avoids them well.
Hall throws some wild stikes that Van Kirkland manages to avoid easily.
Van Kirkland tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hall with shots to the head and body - Van Kirkland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hall tries to control but Van Kirkland wriggling away.
Hall lands with some strikes.
That has opened up Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut even more.
Hall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Kirkland because Hall loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hall connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonathan Hall!
Jonathan Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
15 - 4 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Freedman saw that one coming.
Freedman tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freedman backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Freedman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freedman.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Freedman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freedman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Freedman avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Freedman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Freedman shrugs off.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson pushes Freedman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freedmans head.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Freedman avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Freedman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson pushes Freedman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freedman letting Thompson take a breather here.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedman blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Freedman controls the action.
Freedman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Freedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Marcus Freedman has been cut.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Freedman.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Freedman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Left hook, right uppercut from Freedman.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Freedman's leg. Freedman is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Freedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Freedman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freedman.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcus Freedman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freedman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freedman tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Freedman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson misses with a hook. Freedman ducked under it nicely.
Hunter Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freedman.
Freedman attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freedman. That did some damage!
Freedman moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Freedman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson cracks Freedman with a good jab.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Freedman down.
Thompson throws a head kick but Freedman moves out of range.
Freedman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson throws a jab when Freedman was well out of range.
Freedman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Freedman tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Freedman lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Thompson with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedman slips a jab from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freedman looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Freedman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
Freedman throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thompson cracks the inside of Freedman's front leg.
Freedman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Freedman's leg. Freedman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Freedman's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Freedman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freedman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Freedman shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Freedman's sensitive parts.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Freedman.
Thompson tries to clinch but Freedman moves out of range.
Freedman blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson swings for the body but Freedman moves out of range.
As Thompson tries to get set, Freedman tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Freedman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Freedman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thompson under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freedman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freedman slips a jab from Thompson.
Freedman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freedman looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson tests Freedman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freedman throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedman circles away.
Freedman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
It looked like Freedman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Freedman's body. Freedman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Freedman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Freedman saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Freedman!
Freedman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Freedman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Freedman 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.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson tries a body shot but Freedman blocks it.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Freedman avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Freedman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Freedman swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Freedman.
Freedman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Freedman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freedman 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.
Freedman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Freedman ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedman.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Freedman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freedman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Freedman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.
Freedman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedman throws a poor cross that misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Freedman connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Freedman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freedman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Freedman walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
Thompson feints and then cracks Freedman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freedman down.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Freedman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Freedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Freedman's shoulder, as Freedman tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Freedman moved out of range.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Freedman down.
Freedman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Freedman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freedman blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedman blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Thompson just leaning against Freedman, taking a breather.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freedman's defenses.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Freedman dodges an elbow strike from Thompson.
Freedman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Freedman is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Marcus Freedman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubomir Mihailovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mihailovic's choice of entrance music: Otherwise - Soldiers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
276 lbs
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243 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ping Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lubomir Mihailovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihailovic misses with a straight left.
Mihailovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mihailovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mihailovic scores with a body shot.
Mihailovic takes a swing at Lin's ribcage but misses.
Mihailovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mihailovic avoids the head kick by Lin.
Mihailovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mihailovic off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihailovic trying to control the position but Lin manages to sink in the hooks.
Lin tries to keep control of the position but Mihailovic is staying busy.
Mihailovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mihailovic taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ping Lin!
A determined Ping Lin didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Pozsar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
174 lbs
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27
175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomi Pozsar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozsar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Pozsar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wonstom misses with a few strikes there.
Pozsar darts in and clinches Wonstom up against the cage.
Pozsar swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonstom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonstom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pozsar controlling the action here for a moment.
Pozsar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonstom managing to block the knees to the body from Pozsar.
Wonstom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonstom throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Pozsar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonstom scores with a sloppy right hand. Pozsar should have avoided that one.
Wonstom throws a right hand that Pozsar ducks under and follows up with a left that Pozsar also avoids with ease.
Pozsar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wonstom throws out a counter right but Pozsar avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Pozsar.
Wonstom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pozsar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pozsar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wonstom blocks a head kick by Pozsar.
Wonstom's coach down at Sanitarium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wonstom's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Wonstom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wonstom.
Wonstom moves out of range as Pozsar strikes.
Wonstom throws out a counter right but Pozsar avoids it with no problem.
Pozsar moves into range and clinches up with Wonstom.
Pozsar misses with a punch on the inside.
Pozsar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wonstom is trying to break free.
Pozsar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wonstom is trying to push Pozsar away but Pozsar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pozsar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wonstoms head.
Pozsar throws a head punch that misses.
Wonstom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wonstom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pozsar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wonstom.
Pozsar tries to land a knee to the head but Wonstom blocks with his arms.
Pozsar lands an uppercut.
Wonstom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wonstom wants to get back to striking at distance but Pozsar won't allow it.
Wonstom wants to get back to striking at distance but Pozsar won't allow it.
Wonstom breaks the clinch.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pozsar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pozsar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wonstom.
Wonstom lands a nice shot to the body.
Pozsar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Pozsar. Beautiful body shot.
Wonstom throws a right and a left that Pozsar avoids nicely.
Pozsar takes one to the chin there.
Wonstom throws a hook to the side of Pozsar's head but Pozsar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonstom lands the left hand.
Pozsar has managed to clinch.
Wonstom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pozsar throws a head punch that misses.
Pozsar has Wonstom pressed against the cage, preventing Wonstom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wonstom is trying to break free.
Wonstom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pozsar missing with knees to the body.
Pozsar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wonstom's efforts to push away.
Pozsar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Pozsar.
Pozsar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pozsar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pozsar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wonstom backwards.
Pozsar misses with a knee strike.
Wonstom is trying to break free.
Pozsar can't find room to land a body shot as Wonstom controls the action.
Wonstom tries to break free but Pozsar pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pozsar tries to land a knee to the head but Wonstom blocks with his arms.
Wonstom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Wonstom.
It looked like Pozsar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wonstom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pozsar backs up against the cage.
Wonstom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wonstom lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pozsar throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozsar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wonstom slips under a jab from Pozsar.
Pozsar tries a head kick but it misses.
Wonstom connects with a jab.
Pozsar throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonstom.
Pozsar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pozsar misses with a body kick.
Wonstom cracks Pozsar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wonstom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pozsar moves away.
Wonstom throws a body shot but no joy.
Wonstom misses with a body shot.
Pozsar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pozsar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pozsar rushes Wonstom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wonstom dodges an elbow strike from Pozsar.
Pozsar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wonstom is defending well for now.
Wonstom manages to break the clinch.
Pozsar throws a head kick but Wonstom moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomi Pozsar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wonstom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pozsar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wonstom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pozsar.
Pozsar thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wonstom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wonstom misses with a few strikes there.
Pozsar is looking to clinch.
Pozsar takes one on the button.
Wonstom fails to land with a series of punches.
Pozsar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Pozsar both land. Nice combination.
Pozsar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pozsar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wonstom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pozsar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wonstom thuds his right hand into Pozsar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Pozsar avoids them all with ease.
Pozsar dips to his left and cracks Wonstom with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pozsar.
Pozsar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wonstom on the side of the head.
Wonstom lands a glancing blow to the side of Pozsar's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom avoids the head kick by Pozsar.
A countering left hand to the body from Wonstom misses.
Pozsar swinging wildly here.
Wonstom misses with a few strikes there.
Pozsar avoids the body shot from Wonstom.
Pozsar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wonstom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wonstom cracks Pozsar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Pozsar.
Wonstom lands with a nice combination. Pozsar backs away looking to recover.
Pozsar throws a wild body kick that Wonstom sees coming a mile off.
Wonstom throws a counter combo.
Pozsar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pozsar has managed to clinch.
Pozsar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wonstom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pozsar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wonstom is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pozsar keeps control of Wonstom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pozsar lands a nice uppercut.
Wonstom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozsar has Wonstom pressed against the cage, preventing Wonstom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pozsar lands with a right to the head.
Pozsar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pozsar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomi Pozsar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wonstom is breathing heavily.
Wonstom is trying to break the clinch but Pozsar is controlling him.
Pozsar has Wonstom pressed against the cage, preventing Wonstom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pozsar misses with a knee to the head.
Pozsar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pozsar pushes Wonstom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pozsar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wonstom.
Pozsar prevents Wonstom from breaking the clinch.
Wonstom is trying to break the clinch but Pozsar has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pozsar.
Wonstom can't break the clinch.
Pozsar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pozsar tries a knee to the head but Wonstom blocks it.
Pozsar lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozsar lands with a left to the head.
Pozsar gets through Wonstom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pozsar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wonstoms head.
Wonstom breaks the clinch.
Wonstom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wonstom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pozsar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wonstom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wonstom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pozsar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wonstom at a distance.
Wonstom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wonstom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wonstom throws a hook but Pozsar avoids it easily.
Pozsar lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Pozsar.
Pozsar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wonstom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pozsar throws the left hand but Wonstom avoids the punch easily.
Wonstom throws out a powerful jab.
Pozsar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wonstom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pozsar.
Pozsar throws a nice looking combination but Wonstom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivan Wonstom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wonstom misses with a double jab.
It looked like Pozsar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pozsar cracks the inside of Wonstom's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Pozsar.
Pozsar with a jab.
Wonstom throws a big shot that misses.
Pozsar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Pozsar there.
It looks like Pozsar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pozsar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wonstom lands a jab to Pozsar's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wonstom swinging wildly here.
Wonstom misses with the combination.
Pozsar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Pozsar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wonstom throws a head kick that misses.
Pozsar throws a wild body kick that Wonstom sees coming a mile off.
Pozsar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pozsar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wonstom's head.
Pozsar lands a nice looking body kick.
Pozsar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wonstom lands a two punch combo.
Wonstom defending well as Pozsar loads up on a big left hand.
Wonstom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pozsar scores with a hook to the body. Wonstom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pozsar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonstom.
Pozsar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pozsar connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Pozsar moves out of range.
A punch combination from Wonstom misses.
Wonstom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pozsar throws a head kick but Wonstom moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wonstom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Pozsar misses the target.
Pozsar tries to clinch there but Wonstom circles away.
Wonstom walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Wonstom scores with a four punch combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pozsar.
Pozsar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pozsar throws a jab when Wonstom was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Pozsar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pozsar dodges the punch combination from Wonstom.
Wonstom slips under a jab from Pozsar.
Wonstom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pozsar.
Wonstom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pozsar.
Pozsar tries to land a front kick but Wonstom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wonstom connects with a nice looking jab.
Pozsar walks into a stiff left hand from Wonstom.
Wonstom misses with a few strikes there.
Pozsar ducks under a wild hook from Wonstom.
Pozsar tries to land a front kick but Wonstom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tomi Pozsar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wonstom misses with a wild combination.
Wonstom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pozsar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonstom.
Pozsar throws a head kick but Wonstom moves out of range.
Wonstom throws a right and a left that Pozsar avoids nicely.
Pozsar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wonstom.
Wonstom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonstom is looking for the big counter here.
Pozsar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wonstom misses with a head kick.
Pozsar lands a head kick!
Pozsar keeps Wonstom at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Pozsar misses.
Pozsar tries to clinch there but Wonstom circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wonstom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Wonstom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wonstom throws a big shot that misses.
Pozsar throws a push kick but Wonstom slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wonstom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Pozsar moves out of range.
Pozsar has closed the distance and engaged Wonstom in a clinch.
Wonstom is looking to break free of the clinch but Pozsar has double underhooks.
Pozsar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wonstom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pozsar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wonstom's efforts to push away.
Wonstom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pozsar has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wonstom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozsar connects with a knee to the head.
Pozsar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wonstom's efforts to push away.
Wonstom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivan Wonstom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonstom breaks the clinch.
Wonstom swinging wildly here.
Wonstom throws a front kick aimed at Pozsar's knee but Pozsar avoids it well.
Wonstom scores with a hook to the body. Pozsar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pozsar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wonstom on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pozsar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Pozsar.
Wonstom lands a body shot.
Wonstom misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Wonstom.
I think Pozsar 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Professor Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chaos. Grant Morrison looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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35
184 lbs
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29
200 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Professor Chaos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos slips a jab from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a right hand
and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown. Morrison fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaos wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Chaos is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos is looking to stand up but Morrison won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison working a defensive guard but Chaos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Morrison is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos wants to stand but Morrison has his arm trapped.
Morrison is looking to reverse the position.
Morrison struggling a bit here.
Chaos wants to stand but Morrison has his arm trapped.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrison wants to control but Chaos postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
and Chaos counters with a single leg into guard. Morrison didn't expect that.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaos tries to stand but Morrison is controlling from the bottom.
Morrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chaos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morrison is looking to control Chaos 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison avoid being mounted?
Chaos seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chaos manages to pass to mount!
Chaos is looking to stand but Morrison has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Morrison has given up his back here.
Morrison trying to control the action but Chaos just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Chaos feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison misses with a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morrison!
Chaos wants to stand but Morrison is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Chaos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
Chaos attempts a counter takedown but Morrison avoids it well and moves away.
Professor Chaos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Chaos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Chaos attempts a counter takedown but Morrison avoids it well and moves away.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morrison sprawls and moves away.
Grant Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morrison's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison looking to control.
Chaos wants to get up but he can't break Morrison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Chaos avoids nicely.
Chaos feinted with a counter takedown.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Chaos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaos .
Chaos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morrison's guard.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Morrison wants to hit a switch here but Chaos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morrison there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morrison to take his back!
Morrison keeps the fight on the ground as Chaos tries to escape.
Chaos controlling the position well here. Morrison rolled but Chaos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four 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.
Morrison trying to control but not successfully.
Morrison is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Morrison trying to control the action but Chaos just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Chaos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Chaos tries to counter with a takedown but Morrison is quick to defend against it.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaos tries to counter with a takedown but Morrison is quick to defend against it.
Morrison misses with a left hand
so Chaos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chaos wants to stand but Morrison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morrison is trying to keep Chaos in close.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing Chaos from standing up.
Morrison working a defensive guard but Chaos manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos tries to stand but Morrison is controlling his head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and Chaos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morrison seems keen to control Chaos 's posture.
Morrison wants to control but Chaos passes easily into half guard.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Chaos tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morrison.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Chaos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morrison throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chaos wants to stand but Morrison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grant Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chaos has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries to stand but Morrison is controlling his head.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Morrison is looking to regain half guard here but Chaos keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Professor Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaos , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Chaos !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Semerkhet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to راقصة صغيرة. 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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26
154 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semerkhet throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Semerkhet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shields ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shields lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Semerkhet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shields can pounce on him.
Semerkhet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick that misses.
Shields is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Semerkhet rather than just go for the knockout.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick but Shields sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Semerkhet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Semerkhet slips under a jab from Shields.
Shields comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semerkhet misses with a hook.
Nick Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Semerkhet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shields momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semerkhet.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Semerkhet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Semerkhet keeps Shields at a distance using the push kick.
Semerkhet misses with a body shot.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Semerkhet is just out of range.
As Shields looks to move away, Semerkhet throws a big counter combo bu Shields just gets out of the way.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Shields throws a hook but Semerkhet blocks it.
Shields takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semerkhet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Semerkhet digs a good hook to Shields's body.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields avoids the head kick by Semerkhet.
Shields looks to throw the jab but Semerkhet is out of range.
Shields scores with a jab. Semerkhet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shields lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semerkhet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semerkhet.
Shields swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Semerkhet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semerkhet scores with a hook to the body. Shields takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semerkhet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Semerkhet tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields lands a nice looking body shot.
Shields throws a body punch but Semerkhet moves out of range.
A jab from Shields does it's job there.
Shields fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Semerkhet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shields swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Semerkhet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semerkhet misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semerkhet fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shields just manages to avoid it.
Semerkhet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shields connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Semerkhet scrambles back to his feet.
Semerkhet avoids the head kick by Shields.
Semerkhet misses with a straight right.
Shields throws a front kick aimed at Semerkhet's knee but Semerkhet avoids it well.
Semerkhet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Semerkhet misses with an uppercut. Shields saw that one coming.
Shields uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet moves out of range of the body kick from Shields.
Semerkhet feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Semerkhet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shields checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Semerkhet there.
Semerkhet avoids the body shot from Shields.
Semerkhet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shields dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shields pivots, looking for a leg kick but Semerkhet is out of range and Shields settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to move into range but Semerkhet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Semerkhet 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semerkhet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Semerkhet thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shields rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semerkhet counters with a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet misses with a lunging right hand
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Semerkhet moves into full guard.
Semerkhet controlling Shields's posture.
Semerkhet is trying to hold Shields in close to prevent damage but Shields has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Shields will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shields slips a straight right by Semerkhet.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Semerkhet digs a good body shot into Shields's ribs.
Semerkhet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shields throws out the jab.
Donk. Shields catches Semerkhet right on the button with a cross.
Semerkhet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shields.
Semerkhet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shields jabs at Semerkhet's body.
Shields blocks the body kick.
Semerkhet lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Semerkhet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shields has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shields and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shields throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semerkhet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shields avoids the head kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet thows a leg kick but Shields checks it
and Shields finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet throws a front kick that sends Shields stumbling back into the cage.
Semerkhet just misses with a punch to the body.
Semerkhet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Semerkhet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shields misses with a hook.
Jab from Semerkhet.
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
Semerkhet slips under a jab.
Semerkhet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shields throws out the jab.
Shields throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semerkhet's waist but Semerkhet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shields off to one side.
Shields stuns Semerkhet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semerkhet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Semerkhet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to the liver by Semerkhet. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Shields.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Semerkhet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Semerkhet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shields is out of range and Semerkhet settles back down.
Nick Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Semerkhet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Semerkhet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields lands a nice looking body shot.
Shields darts in looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets double underhooks and turns Shields into the cage.
Shields throws a hook but Semerkhet avoids it easily.
Shields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semerkhet.
Shields throws a leg kick but Semerkhet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shields throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semerkhet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shields avoids the head kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Semerkhet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shields.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shields.
Shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shields lands a leg kick that knocks Semerkhet off balance momentarily.
Shields throws a leg kick but Semerkhet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shields scores with a body shot.
Semerkhet ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Semerkhet throwing a counter right hand but Shields manages to avoid it.
Semerkhet scores with the left hand. Shields knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shields, right into the meat.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Semerkhet ducks down to avoid it.
Semerkhet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Semerkhet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shields on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shields shoots in but Semerkhet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shields is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semerkhet throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Semerkhet - just one landing.
Semerkhet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shields is able to avoid easily.
Semerkhet blocks a head kick by Shields.
Shields misses with a leg kick.
Semerkhet misses with a body kick.
Semerkhet throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Semerkhet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Semerkhet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Semerkhet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shields scores with a body shot.
Semerkhet looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Shields swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malakai Semerkhet will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Shields.
A jab from Semerkhet finds it's way through Shields's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Shields blocks the leg kick.
Semerkhet misses with a body shot.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Semerkhet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick but Shields checks it.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Semerkhet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields digs a good hook to Semerkhet's body.
Shields lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semerkhet's sensitive parts.
Shields misses the jab.
Shields swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Semerkhet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Semerkhet moved out of range.
Shields has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semerkhet.
A shot to the body from Shields misses
and Semerkhet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semerkhet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Semerkhet defends it well.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Semerkhet as he jumps to the side.
Semerkhet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Semerkhet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to land body kicks.
Semerkhet throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Semerkhet connects with a leg kick. Shields looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Semerkhet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields throws a head kick but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Semerkhet wants to land a leg kick but Shields is out of range.
Shields thuds a left hand into Semerkhet's body.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semerkhet was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Semerkhet misses with a hook. Shields ducked under it nicely.
Shields wants to counter with a clinch but Semerkhet pushes him away.
Good work by Shields as he checks the leg kick.
Semerkhet throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Semerkhet throws out a leg kick but Shields moves out of range and Semerkhet only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semerkhet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shields lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Semerkhet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Semerkhet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Semerkhet fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shields just manages to avoid it.
Shields walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shields throws a body punch but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shields swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Semerkhet slips under a jab from Shields.
Shields blocks a low kick nicely.
Semerkhet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet works the jab nicely.
Semerkhet scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a hook
enabling Semerkhet to counter with a crisp jab.
Semerkhet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Semerkhet counters with a straight right hand.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick
and Shields counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Semerkhet.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semerkhet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semerkhet tried to score with a low kick but Shields checks it.
Shields thuds a left hand into Semerkhet's body.
Semerkhet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
Semerkhet blocks a low kick nicely.
Semerkhet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shields throws a leg kick but Semerkhet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semerkhet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Semerkhet throws a shot from downtown. Shields moves away and avoids it.
Semerkhet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semerkhet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shields jabs Semerkhet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Semerkhet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shields tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Semerkhet stuns Shields with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shields keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semerkhet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Shields throws an off balance right hand
and Semerkhet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shields throws a head kick that misses
and Semerkhet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shields lands a leg kick that knocks Semerkhet off balance momentarily.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Semerkhet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shields.
Semerkhet misses with a hook
and Shields makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Semerkhet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semerkhet clobbers Shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Semerkhet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Semerkhet's corner calls for a 1-2. Semerkhet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Semerkhet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semerkhet was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semerkhet circles away.
Semerkhet lands with an uppercut that bounces Shields off the cage and back into range.
Shields throws a right and a left that Semerkhet avoids nicely.
Shields is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shields takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semerkhet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shields.
Semerkhet stuns Shields with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shields misses with a jab to the body
and Semerkhet counters with an inside leg kick.
Semerkhet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shields.
Shields has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shields there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shields on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shields misses with a right hand
and Semerkhet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shields's knee momentarily.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a body shot.
Shields rushes Semerkhet and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shields has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shields has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Semerkhet is trying to keep an underhook but Shields manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
Shields is just content to waste time from the top position. Semerkhet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Semerkhet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semerkhet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shields showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shields blocks a leg kick.
Shields lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semerkhet's sensitive parts.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Semerkhet is just out of range.
Shields avoids a kick to the body.
Shields scores with a jab to the body.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semerkhet misses with a leg kick.
Shields steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Semerkhet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semerkhet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Semerkhet had his way with Nick Shields in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Semerkhet throws out a powerful jab.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Semerkhet's head but Semerkhet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Semerkhet to the mat! Semerkhet manages to get full guard.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Semerkhet pulls Shields in close to his closed guard and prevents Shields from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Semerkhet is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shields tries a low kick but Semerkhet avoids it.
Semerkhet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Shields tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shields punishes Semerkhet's body with a nice straight punch.
Shields walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shields tries to clinch but Semerkhet moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Semerkhet tries to land a leg kick but Shields saw it coming and moves away.
Semerkhet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Semerkhet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Semerkhet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on Semerkhet's shoulder, as Semerkhet tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Semerkhet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Semerkhet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shields misses with a body shot.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands with a slapping head kick.
Shields throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semerkhet lands a head kick!
Semerkhet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shields throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Semerkhet. Beautiful body shot.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Semerkhet is just out of range.
Semerkhet is looking to slow Shields down with leg kicks.
Semerkhet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Shields.
Semerkhet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Shields throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Semerkhet on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semerkhet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semerkhet throws the kick towards the body but Shields avoids it.
Semerkhet ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Semerkhet scores with a body shot.
Semerkhet moves away from the strike by Shields.
Shields tries to clinch
and Semerkhet counters with a big head kick but Shields shrugs it off.
Semerkhet avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Semerkhet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shields is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Semerkhet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shields takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semerkhet slips a jab from Shields.
Shields misses with a lunging right hand
and Semerkhet counters with a three punch combo that has Shields backing up. Shields nods at Semerkhet to acknowledge the strikes.
Semerkhet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shields can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malakai Semerkhet.
I think Semerkhet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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