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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "The Four Horsemen" by Metallica. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dale Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Bunga misses.
Dale Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller rushes Bunga and presses him up against the cage.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunga ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
A head kick from Bunga lands but Miller takes it in his stride.
Miller blocks a head kick by Bunga.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses
and Miller counters with a good, hard body kick but Bunga shrugs it off.
Bunga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Miller rushes Bunga and presses him up against the cage.
Miller lands a right hand.
Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Bunga tries to land a body kick
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miller counters with a body kick.
Bunga is breathing heavily.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Dale Bunga has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunga doesn't seem bothered though.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
Bunga is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Miller ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bunga clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ellis Miller!
An out of breath Ellis Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shebanov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't worry, be happy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres tries to move into range but Shebanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shebanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shebanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shebanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and Shebanov settles back down.
As Shebanov tries to get set, Torres tries to push him back and clinch up but Shebanov manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Shebanov misses.
Shebanov swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shebanov moves away.
Shebanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shebanov throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Shebanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shebanov clobbers Torres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shebanov throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Shebanov lands the left hand.
Torres is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebanov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Torres's defenses. It connects perfectly with Torres's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Shebanov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Engelbreckt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leandro Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Engelbreckt!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engelbreckt shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Engelbreckt wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Engelbreckt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Engelbreckt.
Engelbreckt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Engelbreckt's head.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Engelbreckt to the ground. Jones is now in Engelbreckt's guard.
Engelbreckt wants to sweep but no luck.
Engelbreckt is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Engelbreckt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Engelbreckt postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Engelbreckt is controlling him.
Jones pulls Engelbreckt in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position.
Engelbreckt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Engelbreckt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Engelbreckt trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Engelbreckt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelbreckt landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is letting Engelbreckt control him for a moment.
Jones is not content to let Engelbreckt control the position.
Engelbreckt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Engelbreckt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Engelbreckt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Engelbreckt pulls guard.
Engelbreckt wriggles free and stands up.
Jones clinches up with Engelbreckt and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbreckt tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Engelbreckt won't allow it.
Engelbreckt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Engelbreckt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Engelbreckt's guard.
Engelbreckt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Engelbreckt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones is sitting in close to Engelbreckt's body. Engelbreckt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jones is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jones is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Engelbreckt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Engelbreckt!
After the big win, Alexander Engelbreckt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FJCP Healthy Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Galasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kk Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer has chosen scooby doo as his entrance music. Enzo Galasso has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Galasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kk Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galasso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brewer counters with a body kick.
Brewer connects with the punch.
Brewer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Galasso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brewer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galasso's half guard.
Galasso is trying to control but can't.
Brewer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Galasso tries to reverse the position but Brewer maintains control.
Brewer controlling the pace for now.
Brewer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer controlling from the full mount.
Galasso is looking to get to half guard.
Brewer controlling from mount.
Brewer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galasso is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galasso wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Galasso is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brewer gets his way!
Brewer controlling from the back.
Brewer controlling well, preventing Galasso from escaping the position.
Brewer is riding his opponent, not letting Galasso buck him off.
Even with his hooks in, Brewer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Galasso right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galasso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brewer's guard. Nice work there by Galasso.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brewer, right into the meat.
Brewer tries a head kick but it misses.
Enzo Galasso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brewer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galasso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galasso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galasso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Brewer moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galasso tries to pull guard but Brewer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Galasso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
Galasso is trying to pull guard but Brewer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Galasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galasso jumps guard but Brewer stands there with Galasso around his waist. Galasso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galasso jumps guard but Brewer stands there with Galasso around his waist. Galasso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brewer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Galasso wants to improve his position but Brewer is controlling well.
Brewer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galasso is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Brewer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Galasso!
Brewer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brewer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Galasso misses its target.
Galasso misses with a few strikes there.
Kk Brewer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brewer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brewer's corner calls for a 1-2. Brewer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galasso slips a jab from Brewer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galasso stalks Brewer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brewer's face. Brewer staggers backwards, shaken.
Galasso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brewer scores with a hook to the body. Galasso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brewer clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Brewer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso jumps guard but Brewer stands there with Galasso around his waist. Galasso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brewer works on Galasso's body with a couple of short punches.
Galasso pulls Brewer into guard.
Galasso is looking for a triangle here but Brewer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Galasso's face as Brewer controls the position.
Brewer cracks Galasso with a big elbow.
Brewer working the head and body with strikes.
Brewer controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galasso is looking to reverse the position.
Galasso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galasso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galasso looking for a guillotine here but Brewer defends easily.
Brewer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galasso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brewer.
Galasso isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brewer stacks Galasso on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brewer!
You can see the frustration on Galasso's face as Brewer controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Brewer. Those never looked like landing.
Galasso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galasso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brewer.
Brewer lands a head kick. Galasso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches.
Galasso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Galasso 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 Enzo Galasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer scores with a shot to the side of Galasso's head.
Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galasso misses with an uppercut
and Brewer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer wants to pass the guard but Galasso is defending well.
Brewer controlling the action here.
Brewer trying to mount his opponent but Galasso defends it.
Galasso taking some punishment here, with Brewer in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Brewer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enzo Galasso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galasso misses the shot to the body.
Brewer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galasso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
Galasso misses the jab.
Galasso misses with an uppercut
and Brewer counters with a shoot takedown. Galasso fights it but they end up in guard.
Brewer wants to control from the top but Galasso keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galasso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer forces his way into half guard.
Galasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brewer pulls his head out easily.
Galasso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brewer content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Galasso fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Brewer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brewer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galasso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
Enzo Galasso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galasso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galasso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Brewer.
Brewer cracks the inside of Galasso's front leg.
Galasso misses with a two punch combination.
Jab from Brewer.
Brewer has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Brewer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brewer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brewer lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
Brewer digs a right hand into Galasso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Galasso's gas tank.
Kk Brewer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Galasso is trying to pull guard but Brewer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brewer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Brewer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brewer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brewer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brewer is working Galasso over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Galasso fails to land.
Galasso jumps guard but Brewer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galasso tries to pull guard but Brewer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Galasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galasso jumps guard but Brewer stands there with Galasso around his waist. Galasso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Galasso backwards.
Kk Brewer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brewer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galasso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brewer walks away with a smile on his face. Galasso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galasso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galasso throws out the jab.
Galasso misses with a double jab.
Brewer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brewer dodges the punch combination from Galasso.
Galasso throws a series of punches but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galasso misses with a few strikes there.
Galasso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brewer.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Galasso misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Galasso 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.
Brewer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galasso on the side of the head.
Brewer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brewer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brewer scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kk Brewer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brewer 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kk Brewer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo clinches.
Trejo is trying to pull guard but McLovin has him pressed against the cage.
McLovin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trejo is looking for a takedown.
Trejo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Trejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLovin scores with a nice hook to the head.
McLovin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trejo's elbow.
McLovin throws a head punch that misses.
McLovin stops a takedown attempt from Trejo.
Trejo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McLovin smiles and moves away.
Trejo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Trejo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McLovin did well to prevent Trejo getting side control.
McLovin is pressing down on Trejo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLovin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trejo's guard.
Trejo is controlling McLovin's posture.
Trejo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLovin is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo looking to control but McLovin passes into half guard.
Trejo is looking for a sweep. McLovin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trejo punching from the bottom.
Trejo tries to roll over but McLovin keeps him under control.
Trejo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trejo wants to control but McLovin is keeping busy.
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.
McLovin trying to mount his opponent but Trejo defends it.
Trejo missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bob McLovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLovin stuffs the takedown.
Trejo walks into a left hand.
Trejo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLovin swivels and escapes.
Trejo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McLovin did well to prevent Trejo getting side control.
Trejo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLovin is looking to improve his position.
McLovin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trejo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLovin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trejo.
McLovin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is defending against the submission attempts here by Trejo.
McLovin is looking to control Trejo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McLovin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trejo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trejo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trejo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McLovin to regain full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trejo throwing strikes from guard but McLovin blocks nicely.
Trejo throws an elbow that misses. McLovin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trejo's guard. Nice move by McLovin!
Trejo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McLovin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Trejo has tightened it up now! McLovin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Trejo!
Our winner, Danny Trejo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Madson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. Dusty Madson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
184 lbs
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177 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusty Madson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madson attempts a counter takedown but Marshal avoids it well and moves away.
Madson throws an off balance right hand
and Marshal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marshal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshal.
Marshal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marshal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Madson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshal.
It looked like Madson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshal checks a low kick from Madson.
Marshal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Madson throws a low kick but Marshal avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Madson.
Madson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marshal can pounce on him.
Marshal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marshal throws a hook but Madson avoids it easily.
Madson moves out of range of the body kick from Marshal.
A little feinted left hand from Madson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Marshal. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshal throws the left hand but Madson avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madson throws a head kick but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Madson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshal. Marshal obviously looking to wear him down.
Marshal throws a series of punches but Madson moves out of range.
Madson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshal.
Madson's corner calls for a 1-2. Madson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Madson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marshal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Madson misses with a series of wild punches.
Marshal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marshal scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal throws out a loose jab but Madson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madson connects with a single shot there.
Madson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marshal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Madson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Madson throws a jab when Marshal was well out of range.
Madson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marshal quickly recovers to half guard.
Marshal is controlling Madson's trapped leg to prevent Madson from advancing to side control.
Madson trying to control from half guard but Marshal is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal gets full guard.
Marshal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Madson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marshal avoids the body shot from Madson.
Marshal jabs Madson right on the nose. Madson blinks but takes it well.
Marshal lands with a shot to the body.
Marshal is looking to land body kicks.
Madson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marshal lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal scores with a jab. Madson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
Madson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Madson throws the left hand but Marshal avoids the punch easily.
Marshal stalks Madson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Madson's face. Madson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Madson is rocked!
Marshal fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Madson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Madson looks to clinch but Marshal throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Madson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aleksei Marshal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Struggling Desperately (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desperately has chosen Legend of a Banished Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Struggling Desperately!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Desperately is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown misses with a right hand
so Desperately counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Desperately not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Desperately preventing the sweep.
Brown managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desperately stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brown has his hands on Desperately's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Desperately takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desperately as he jumps to the side.
Brown tries a low kick but Desperately avoids it.
Desperately tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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.
Desperately misses with the combination.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Desperately's front leg but catches the back leg as Desperately tries to avoid it.
Desperately closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Desperately fails to land.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Desperately gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Brown.
It looks like Struggling Desperately has been cut.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Desperately dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Desperately misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Desperately blocks with his arms.
Desperately takes a shot to the head.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Desperately has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Desperately controls his hands.
Desperately breaks from the clinch.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Desperately manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Desperately feints the counter takedown.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Desperately has time to react.
Desperately checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desperately drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown motions for Desperately to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Desperately is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Desperately moved out of range.
Desperately tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Desperately throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trey Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Desperately is rocked!
Brown knocks out Desperately with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Brown before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Brown picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trey Brown!
Struggling Desperately was interviewed post fight and said 'I pity da foo' that thinks he can beat me more than once!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ross Swann was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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169 lbs
26 - 8 - 0 |
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175 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Swann!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nexus digs a good body shot into Swann's ribs.
Nexus walks into a stiff left hand from Swann.
Swann misses with a hook.
Swann slips a jab and a cross from Nexus.
Swann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Swann appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nexus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nexus blocks a jab.
Swann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nexus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swann finds it's way round the side to connect with Nexus's head.
Nexus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nexus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Swann to counter with a crisp jab.
Nexus slips under a jab from Swann.
Nexus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nexus throws a body punch but Swann moves out of range.
Swann scoring well with a low kick there.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus slips under a jab.
Nexus defending well as Swann loads up on a big left hand.
Nexus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nexus moves out of range as Swann strikes.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swann manages to avoid it.
Swann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nexus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nexus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nexus scores with a shot to the body.
Swann lands with a cross.
Swann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nexus at a distance.
Swann throws an overhand right that lands on Nexus's shoulder, as Nexus tries to avoid the shot.
Swann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nexus's hands.
Nexus lands with a right hand.
Nexus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nexus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Nexus.
Swann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nexus throws a sloppy body shot
letting Swann counter with a right hand.
Nexus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swann connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann throws out a leg kick but Nexus moves out of range and Swann only half commits.
Swann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swann misses with a looping left.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Nexus.
Nexus is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Swann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nexus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Nexus backs off Swann throws a huge counter combo but Nexus manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Swann misses.
Nexus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swann but Swann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nexus misses with a looping right.
Swann misses with a wild combination.
Nexus clobbers Swann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Nexus.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from Nexus.
Nexus punishes Swann's body with a nice straight punch.
Swann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nexus.
Swann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Nexus throwing a counter right hand but Swann manages to avoid it.
Nexus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swann.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
Nexus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swann moves away.
A slow jab from Swann misses its intended target.
Swann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nexus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swann. Nexus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nexus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nexus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swann was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Swann throws a lazy uppercut
and Nexus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nexus.
Nexus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Nexus lands a lovely overhand right.
Swann misses with a hook. Nexus ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nexus.
Swann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
Nexus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swann's guard.
Nexus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nexus is working Swann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swann trying to keep a closed guard but Nexus is proving a slippery customer.
Nexus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Galaxy Nexus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Swann throws a lazy right hand but Nexus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nexus shoots in but no luck this time.
Nexus defending well as Swann loads up on a big left hand.
Swann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nexus cracks a nice hook into Swann's ribs.
Nexus tries to move into range but Swann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swann throws a body shot but no joy.
Swann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nexus.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann tests Nexus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swann throws a hook but Nexus blocks it.
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swann throws a hook but Nexus blocks it.
Swann throws a hook to the side of Nexus's head but Nexus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swann throws out a loose jab but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Nexus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swann. That's going to slow Nexus down.
Ross Swann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nexus misses with a hook.
A combination from Swann does no damage.
Nexus looks to land a right hand but Swann moved out of range.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from Nexus.
Nexus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nexus shoots in for a double leg but Swann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Swann throws a looping overhand right but Nexus ducks down to avoid it.
Swann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swann thuds a left hand into Nexus's body.
Nexus shoots in looking for a takedown. Swann tries to sprawl out of it but Nexus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galaxy Nexus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nexus scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann tries to close the distance and clinch but Nexus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nexus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swann cracks Nexus with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
Nexus scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nexus.
Swann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nexus's elbow.
Swann blocks a body shot from Nexus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swann.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nexus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann lands a hook that snaps the head of Nexus backwards.
Swann lands a hook that snaps the head of Nexus backwards.
Swann misses with a punch to the body.
Swann misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann has a couple of punches blocked by Nexus.
Nexus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nexus is looking for a takedown.
Swann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Nexus controls the action.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Nexus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swann.
Swann lands a body punch in the clinch.
Swann presses Nexus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nexus misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swann.
Swann misses with a body punch.
Nexus misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Swann.
A right hand to the body from Swann.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nexus.
Swann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swann.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Nexus controls the action.
A short right from Swann on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Swann as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swann misses with a punch to the body.
Swann tries to work over Nexus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nexus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swanns head.
Nexus digs a right hand into Swann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swann's gas tank.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nexus tries to throw a body punch but Swann avoids it by throwing Nexus back against the cage.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nexus tries to throw a body punch but Swann avoids it by throwing Nexus back against the cage.
Swann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nexus throws a punch but it's blocked by Swann.
Swann misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Swann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Swann misses with a wild combination.
Swann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nexus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nexus walks into a jab.
Nexus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swann takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nexus. Swann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swann throws out a loose jab but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexus connects with a nice looking jab.
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swann was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Swann closes the distance and clinches.
Nexus wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nexus blocks a body shot from Swann.
Nexus tries to work over Swann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus can't find room to land a body shot as Swann controls the action.
Swann tries to work over Nexus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nexus throws a head punch that misses.
Nexus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
Nexus swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nexus backwards.
Nexus can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nexus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Nexus.
A nice left hand lands by Nexus.
Swann tries to work over Nexus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nexus trying to stall but Swann improves his position.
Nexus blocks a body shot from Swann.
Swann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann prevents a body shot from Nexus.
Swann tries to work over Nexus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nexus working aggressively here.
Swann misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nexus blocks a body shot from Swann.
Swann prevents a body shot from Nexus.
Swann lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nexus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nexus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galaxy Nexus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nexus connects with a leg kick. Swann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Swann.
Swann tests Nexus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nexus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swann tries to avoid it but Nexus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swann to the ground. Swann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Swann.
Swann misses with a looping right.
Swann misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus loads up on a big right hand but Swann slips the punch.
Nexus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nexus throws out a loose jab but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexus stuns Swann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nexus misses the jab.
Nexus takes a swing at Swann's ribcage but misses.
Swann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nexus shoots in looking for a takedown. Swann tries to sprawl out of it but Nexus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Nexus.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swann.
Swann was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nexus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nexus lunges at Swann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swann's hand.
Swann misses with the combination.
Nexus slips a straight right by Swann.
Swann tries to bum rush Nexus with a series of wild strikes but Nexus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Nexus does it's job there.
Swann connects with a jab.
Nexus throws a shot from downtown. Swann moves away and avoids it.
Swann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Nexus.
Nexus misses with a straight left.
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 Galaxy Nexus.
I think Nexus 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ross Swann!
Ross Swann managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
Galaxy Nexus spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight but to be honest its getting tougher to make this weight class so I think I am going to move up.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques La Haine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Haine has chosen Cut Killer - Nique La Police as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques La Haine!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes tries to move into range but La Haine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atunes connects with a right hand. La Haine shakes it off.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
La Haine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Jacques La Haine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Haine connects with an inside leg kick.
Atunes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on La Haine if he has to take too many more of those.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
La Haine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes swats away the attempt to clinch by La Haine.
La Haine checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from La Haine misses.
La Haine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
La Haine checks a low kick from Atunes.
A slow jab from La Haine misses its intended target.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Haine checks a leg kick.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on La Haine's shoulder, as La Haine tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Atunes.
La Haine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
La Haine scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Haine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Haine.
La Haine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
La Haine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
La Haine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes swats away the attempt to clinch by La Haine.
Nice body kick from La Haine.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Haine blocks the body kick.
La Haine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes scores with the left hand. La Haine knows he should have avoided that one.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
And Atunes counters with a quick kick to the body but La Haine blocks it.
La Haine is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by La Haine.
Atunes avoids the body shot from La Haine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes.
Atunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but La Haine is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Haine cracks the inside of Atunes's front leg.
La Haine blocks a leg kick.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as La Haine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
A cross from Atunes lands.
La Haine scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from La Haine.
La Haine works the jab nicely.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
La Haine 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.
La Haine misses with a low kick.
La Haine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
La Haine looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but La Haine just manages to avoid it.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Haine misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes 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 La Haine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Haine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Haine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Haine is looking to clinch but Atunes is avoiding it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atunes. La Haine shrugs it off though.
Atunes throws a leg kick but La Haine moved away.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
La Haine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
La Haine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
La Haine tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Haine slips under a jab.
Atunes moves out of range as La Haine strikes.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
La Haine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Atunes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
La Haine throws a leg kick that misses.
Atunes lunges at La Haine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by La Haine's hand.
La Haine has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes connects with a body shot that sends La Haine's belly button to the back.
Atunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Haine.
A slow jab from La Haine misses its intended target.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And La Haine responds with a good body kick, but Atunes manages to step out the way in time.
Atunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atunes walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Atunes.
La Haine lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes throws a head kick but La Haine moves out of range.
La Haine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
La Haine is rocked!
Atunes throws a wild body kick that La Haine sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
La Haine throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Haine avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Jab, jab by La Haine - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes dominated that 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Haine.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Haine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Haine throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Haine in his tracks.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but La Haine avoids it.
Atunes checks the leg kick.
La Haine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atunes throws a leg kick but La Haine checks it.
La Haine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Haine.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
La Haine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for La Haine.
Atunes scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Haine throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
La Haine slips under a jab from Atunes.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes moves out of range as La Haine throws a body kick.
La Haine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
La Haine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
La Haine looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes looks for the body kick but La Haine saw that one coming.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from La Haine.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atunes cracks the inside of La Haine's front leg.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but La Haine is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Haine. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Haine.
Atunes throws a head kick but La Haine moves out of range.
La Haine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
La Haine misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Haine scores with a shot to the body.
Atunes throws a body punch but La Haine moves out of range.
La Haine connects with a solid leg kick.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but La Haine ducks down to avoid it.
La Haine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atunes's hands.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling La Haine to counter with a crisp jab.
La Haine moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
La Haine throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
La Haine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on La Haine. That did some damage!
La Haine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
La Haine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Haine checks a leg kick.
La Haine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine scores with a kick to the body.
La Haine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
La Haine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but La Haine avoids it.
La Haine misses with a hook.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Atunes staying out of range there.
La Haine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from La Haine.
It appears Atunes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Haine.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by La Haine.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but La Haine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. La Haine does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Haine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but La Haine saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at La Haine's knee but La Haine avoids it well.
La Haine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by La Haine.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Haine.
La Haine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Atunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Haine.
Atunes defending well as La Haine loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Atunes.
A bone on bone clash there as Atunes blocks the leg kick.
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 Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atunes jabs at La Haine's body.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
Atunes lands a body shot.
La Haine is looking to chop away at Atunes's legs.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but La Haine is just out of range.
Atunes slips under a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! La Haine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Atunes - the referee stops the clock and La Haine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Atunes. La Haine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Atunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but La Haine is out of range.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but La Haine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine is looking to score with low kicks.
Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before La Haine can pounce on him.
La Haine blocks the body kick.
La Haine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La Haine misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Haine.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Haine was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
La Haine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes slips under a jab from La Haine.
A jab lands there for La Haine.
Atunes wants to slow La Haine down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. La Haine should have avoided that one.
Atunes tries to score with a low kick but La Haine moves his leg out of the way.
Atunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
La Haine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Haine was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Arturo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
La Haine gets a clinch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but La Haine avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes managing to block the knees to the body from La Haine.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La Haine backwards.
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!
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Haine trying to control the position but instead, Atunes has worked for underhooks and has pushed La Haine into the cage.
La Haine prevents a body shot from Atunes.
La Haine throws an elbow but it misses.
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes tries to score with a low kick but La Haine moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
La Haine misses the shot to the body.
La Haine misses with a kick to the body
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes looks for the body kick but La Haine saw that one coming.
Atunes connects with a body shot that sends La Haine's belly button to the back.
La Haine misses with an uppercut.
La Haine misses with a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
La Haine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes throws a low kick but La Haine avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
La Haine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
La Haine cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atunes misses with a low kick as La Haine jumps back.
A clash of legs there as La Haine blocks the low kick.
La Haine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
La Haine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Haine missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like La Haine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
La Haine moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
La Haine misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
La Haine throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Haine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Haine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes connects with a solid 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!
La Haine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atunes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Haine, right into the meat.
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Haine under the eye.
A good leg kick by La Haine.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
La Haine looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Atunes cracks the inside of La Haine's front leg.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Haine can do to turn this around?
La Haine lands a right hook to the body.
La Haine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
La Haine cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
La Haine scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
You can see that La Haine has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
La Haine throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
La Haine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
La Haine misses with a head kick.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Haine's head backwards.
Atunes moves out of range as La Haine strikes.
La Haine tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atunes connects with a body shot.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from La Haine misses.
Atunes lands a glancing blow to the side of La Haine's head.
Atunes throws a body punch but La Haine moves out of range.
Atunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of La Haine's head.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atunes tries a low kick but La Haine avoids it.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
La Haine motions for Atunes to come forward. La Haine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Haine tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Haine checks a low kick from Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Atunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Atunes misses.
La Haine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
La Haine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Haine.
Atunes takes a swing at La Haine's ribcage but misses.
La Haine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes jabs La Haine right on the nose. La Haine blinks but takes it well.
La Haine throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
La Haine misses with a leg kick.
La Haine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Haine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
La Haine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Atunes.
Atunes digs a good hook to La Haine's body.
La Haine moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
La Haine connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from La Haine, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Haine is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
La Haine misses with a body shot.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
La Haine seems to have recovered his senses.
La Haine avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but La Haine moved out of range.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
La Haine scores with a hook.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that La Haine sees coming a mile off.
Atunes misses with a body punch
and La Haine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atunes's knee momentarily.
La Haine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atunes's hands.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. La Haine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but La Haine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
La Haine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes throws a quick counter kick to the body but La Haine avoids it.
La Haine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. La Haine doesn't seem bothered though.
La Haine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
As La Haine backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for La Haine.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
La Haine connects with an inside leg kick.
La Haine 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.
Atunes misses with a double jab.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
La Haine steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atunes. That one must have hurt.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
La Haine avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Both fighters circling a little - La Haine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
La Haine connects with a body shot.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
La Haine motions for Atunes to come forward. La Haine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Atunes misses.
Atunes misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
La Haine misses with a looping left.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from La Haine.
La Haine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into La Haine's ribs.
Atunes looks for the body kick but La Haine saw that one coming.
Atunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Haine connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by La Haine.
Atunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Haine fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Haine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
La Haine walks into a jab.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from La Haine finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes had his way with Jacques La Haine in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
La Haine checks a low kick from Atunes.
La Haine thuds his shin into the meat of Atunes's side.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as La Haine blocks the leg kick.
La Haine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Haine.
La Haine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Atunes.
La Haine 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Haine. That's going to slow Atunes down.
La Haine misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Haine sizes up Atunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
La Haine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Haine manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Haine.
La Haine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes moves out of range as La Haine strikes.
La Haine throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes cracks the inside of La Haine's front leg.
La Haine thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Atunes throws a hook but La Haine blocks it.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but La Haine slips the punch.
La Haine ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes swings for the body but La Haine moves out of range.
La Haine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Atunes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
La Haine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atunes is able to avoid easily.
Atunes lands a jab to La Haine's midsection.
Atunes throws a low kick but La Haine moves out of range easily.
La Haine throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
La Haine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Atunes checks a low kick from La Haine.
Jacques La Haine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Haine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes tries to score with a low kick but La Haine moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by La Haine.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
La Haine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
La Haine throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes is looking to counter the offense by La Haine and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Haine under the eye.
La Haine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Haine throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
La Haine moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
Atunes moves away from the strike by La Haine.
La Haine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
La Haine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes punishes La Haine's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Haine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
La Haine tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes stuns La Haine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
La Haine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atunes.
La Haine is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
La Haine tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
La Haine throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses La Haine's front leg but catches the back leg as La Haine tries to avoid it.
Arturo Atunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La Haine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes lands a high kick!
Decent striking displayed by La Haine there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Haine throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Haine's calf.
La Haine throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atunes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Haine ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by La Haine.
La Haine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks La Haine off balance momentarily.
Atunes staying out of range there.
La Haine scores with a push kick.
Atunes blocks a head kick by La Haine.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
La Haine misses with a body kick.
La Haine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from La Haine.
La Haine takes one to the side of the head.
Atunes slips a straight right by La Haine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atunes, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Arturo Atunes stared into the camera and said 'Relieved to get the belt back .Great to be here, love Amsterdam's ladies, thanks to everyone.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparaitis comes to the cage accompanied by Gotta Get Away. Panikov has chosen Fighters as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Panikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Kasparaitis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kasparaitis misses with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a nice body shot.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasparaitis moves away.
Kasparaitis dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis cracks Panikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov looks to land a right hand but Kasparaitis moved out of range.
Panikov 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.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasparaitis shoots in for a double leg but Panikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kasparaitis scores with the left hand. Panikov knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kasparaitis or perhaps it was just good defense by Panikov, which made it look bad.
Panikov lands a head shot.
Panikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasparaitis off the cage and back into range.
Panikov lands with a good body shot.
Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panikov misses with a double jab.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Kasparaitis is out of range.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasparaitis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kasparaitis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Kasparaitis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov throws a low kick but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Kasparaitis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov cracks a nice hook into Kasparaitis's ribs.
Panikov slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping right.
Kasparaitis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panikov walks into a stiff left hand from Kasparaitis.
Panikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panikov throws a body punch but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Panikov backs away, Kasparaitis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice strike.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body punch.
Panikov looks to land a body kick but Kasparaitis moved away.
Kasparaitis walks into a stiff left hand from Panikov.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Panikov misses
and Kasparaitis counters with a nice leg kick.
Panikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kasparaitis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Panikov sprawls well initially but Kasparaitis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Panikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kasparaitis seems to be looking for submissions.
Kasparaitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panikov keeps working.
Kasparaitis content to control rather than advance.
Kasparaitis wants to take a breather but Panikov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panikov's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kasparaitis thumps Panikov with a low kick.
Panikov looks to land a combination but Kasparaitis avoids it well.
Kasparaitis scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasparaitis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panikov's sensitive parts.
Kasparaitis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kasparaitis avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Kasparaitis feinted with a counter takedown.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasparaitis lands an overhand right.
Kasparaitis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Panikov if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparaitis is looking to score with low kicks.
Panikov misses with a shot to the body
and Kasparaitis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov scores with the left hand. Kasparaitis knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasparaitis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kasparaitis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Kasparaitis's shoulder, as Kasparaitis tries to avoid the shot.
Kasparaitis is looking to counter punch.
Panikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasparaitis counters with a straight right hand.
Kasparaitis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Kasparaitis slips the punch.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Kasparaitis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Panikov is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasparaitis.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Kasparaitis's shoulder, as Kasparaitis tries to avoid the shot.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kasparaitis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov throws a hook but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Kasparaitis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Kasparaitis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panikov scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
Kasparaitis dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Kasparaitis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panikov defends well and Kasparaitis ends up having to push Panikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Panikov misses with a hook.
A big right from Panikov misses.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Kasparaitis scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis scores with a jab.
Panikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Kasparaitis slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Kasparaitis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Panikov pinned against the cage. Panikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panikov throws a hook but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Panikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasparaitis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Kasparaitis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Kasparaitis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Panikov just manages to avoid it.
Panikov walks into a left hand.
Panikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasparaitis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panikov counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kasparaitis walks into a left hand.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasparaitis misses with a body kick.
Kasparaitis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
A counter left hand to the body from Kasparaitis misses its target.
Kasparaitis thows a leg kick but Panikov checks it
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Panikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasparaitis doesn't seem bothered though.
Panikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kasparaitis throws a head kick that Panikov semi-blocks.
Kasparaitis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panikov blocks a head kick by Kasparaitis.
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!
Panikov defending well as Kasparaitis loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Panikov misses with a double jab
enabling Kasparaitis to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergey Panikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasparaitis throws a sloppy body shot
and Panikov counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasparaitis on the side of the head.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Kasparaitis misses with a low kick as Panikov jumps back.
Panikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kasparaitis misses with a looping left.
Kasparaitis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Kasparaitis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasparaitis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparaitis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Kasparaitis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Kasparaitis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasparaitis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panikov.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
Panikov lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov throws a right hand that Kasparaitis ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasparaitis also avoids with ease.
Kasparaitis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Kasparaitis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasparaitis.
Panikov moves forwards but Kasparaitis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasparaitis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasparaitis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panikov thuds a left hand into Kasparaitis's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sergey Panikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kasparaitis swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasparaitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasparaitis moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis attempts a counter takedown but Panikov avoids it well and moves away.
Kasparaitis shoots in but no luck this time.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasparaitis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Kasparaitis lands.
Kasparaitis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panikov's hands.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasparaitis throws the kick towards the body but Panikov avoids it.
Kasparaitis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasparaitis slips a jab from Panikov.
Kasparaitis walks into a stiff left hand from Panikov.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kasparaitis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis connects with a leg kick. Panikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Panikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kasparaitis.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kasparaitis.
Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Kasparaitis ducks down to avoid it.
Kasparaitis thumps Panikov with a low kick.
Panikov connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasparaitis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body. Kasparaitis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasparaitis slips a jab and a cross from Panikov.
Kasparaitis blocks the body kick.
Panikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Panikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panikov misses with a double jab.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Panikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov jabs Kasparaitis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panikov stuffs the takedown.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Kasparaitis's head but Kasparaitis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasparaitis tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasparaitis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasparaitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Kasparaitis dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kasparaitis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Kasparaitis saw that one coming.
Kasparaitis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Kasparaitis saw that one coming.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Kasparaitis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kasparaitis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Panikov misses.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Kasparaitis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kasparaitis shoots in looking for a takedown but Panikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasparaitis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Kasparaitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasparaitis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Panikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
A jab from Panikov misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sergey Panikov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kasparaitis.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panikov, as that shot connected.
Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasparaitis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panikov in his tracks.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Kasparaitis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Kasparaitis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis slips a jab from Panikov.
Kasparaitis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Panikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kasparaitis under the eye.
Kasparaitis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasparaitis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov takes a swing at Kasparaitis's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Panikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasparaitis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panikov. That did some damage!
Kasparaitis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasparaitis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasparaitis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kasparaitis ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kasparaitis.
Panikov swings for the body but Kasparaitis moves out of range.
Kasparaitis takes one to the chin there.
Kasparaitis throws a solid leg kick but Panikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kasparaitis.
Panikov scores with a jab.
Panikov misses with a body punch
and Kasparaitis makes him pay by landing a thudding low 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!
Kasparaitis stuns Panikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasparaitis.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasparaitis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasparaitis can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Panikov. That snapped Kasparaitis's head back.
Kasparaitis connects with a looping right hand.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Panikov. That snapped Kasparaitis's head back.
Kasparaitis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panikov but Panikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Panikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panikov misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kasparaitis tries a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Kasparaitis loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasparaitis moves away.
Kasparaitis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasparaitis defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Kasparaitis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panikov circles away.
Kasparaitis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasparaitis manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasparaitis looks for the body kick but Panikov saw that one coming.
Panikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasparaitis digs a good body shot into Panikov's ribs.
Kasparaitis tries a low kick but Panikov avoids it.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body punch.
Kasparaitis is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy head kick
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Kasparaitis avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Kasparaitis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Kasparaitis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasparaitis scores with a hook.
Panikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kasparaitis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasparaitis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Kasparaitis saw that one coming.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and Kasparaitis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasparaitis throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasparaitis walks into a stiff left hand from Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kasparaitis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasparaitis dodges the punch combination from Panikov.
Kasparaitis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasparaitis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis misses with a body shot.
Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov sizes up Kasparaitis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Panikov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasparaitis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panikov throws a nice looking combination but Kasparaitis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kasparaitis thows a body kick. Panikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Kasparaitis slips the punch.
Panikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kasparaitis.
Panikov cracks Kasparaitis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Panikov tries to work over Kasparaitis's front leg with a kick but Kasparaitis checks it.
Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
A combination from Panikov does no damage.
A big left from Kasparaitis misses.
Kasparaitis lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kasparaitis checks a leg kick.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasparaitis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasparaitis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasparaitis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kasparaitis.
Panikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darius Kasparaitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Panikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasparaitis lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Kasparaitis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasparaitis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasparaitis connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Kasparaitis throws a hook but Panikov blocks it.
Panikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kasparaitis throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Kasparaitis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov lands a head shot.
Kasparaitis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasparaitis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Kasparaitis avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Panikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov checks a leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Panikov moves out of range as Kasparaitis strikes.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice right hand.
Kasparaitis moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Panikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Panikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasparaitis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Panikov just manages to avoid it.
Kasparaitis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Panikov.
Kasparaitis connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov misses with a hook. Kasparaitis ducked under it nicely.
Kasparaitis misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Panikov misses.
Kasparaitis connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparaitis misses with a wild body shot.
Kasparaitis checks a low kick from Panikov.
Kasparaitis thows a leg kick but Panikov checks it
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov checks the leg kick.
Panikov tries to land a leg kick but Kasparaitis saw it coming and moves away.
Kasparaitis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kasparaitis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov lands a two punch combo.
Panikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kasparaitis lands with a straight right. Panikov didn't see that one coming.
Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Kasparaitis's shoulder, as Kasparaitis tries to avoid the shot.
Kasparaitis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasparaitis off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Panikov.
I think Panikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!
Sergey Panikov is the new lightweight champion!
Sergey Panikov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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