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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhailu Banister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pebbles OfCocoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhailu Banister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pebbles OfCocoa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OfCocoa lands with an uppercut that bounces Banister off the cage and back into range.
OfCocoa scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Mikhailu Banister has been cut.
OfCocoa misses with the combination.
OfCocoa throws an overhand right that has Banister reeling! OfCocoa follows up with more punches and Banister is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pebbles OfCocoa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryder's entrance music is Country Boy by Aaron Lewis. A fine choice. Lang has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang misses with an uppercut. Ryder saw that one coming.
Ryder tries to counter with a takedown but Lang is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Lang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Ryder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Lang connects with a leg kick. Ryder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang moves into range and clinches up with Ryder.
Ryder goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryder ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryder takes one to the side of the head.
Lang stuns Ryder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lang lands an elbow inside.
Ryder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lang pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ryder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Ryder gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.
Lang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryder won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryder backwards.
Ryder 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.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
Lang manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Lang.
Ryder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Lang.
Lang thumps Ryder with a low kick.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lang.
Ryder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Lang.
Lang cracks the inside of Ryder's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lang.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lang drops his shoulder and cracks Ryder with a huge uppercut! Ryder goes down! Can Lang finish him?
Ryder is rocked!
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!
Ryder working a defensive guard but Lang manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oh Ryder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang stands up and beckons Ryder to his feet.
Lang drops Ryder with a huge uppercut! Ryder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lang is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clubber Lang!
A relieved looking Clubber Lang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated William Ryder had this to say: 'I am sorry next time I will break his arm'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ajax Aquila Corvus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Sung!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila Corvus slaps away a takedown attempt from Sung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aquila Corvus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sung defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
Sung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Sung misses.
Aquila Corvus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Aquila Corvus misses the target.
Aquila Corvus lands a big right hand that sends Sung crashing to the mat! Aquila Corvus stays standing though and waves Sung back to his feet!
It looks like Sam Sung has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquila Corvus lands a big right hand that sends Sung crashing to the mat! Aquila Corvus stays standing though and waves Sung back to his feet!
Sung is rocked!
Aquila Corvus ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Sung's jaw. Sung's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Aquila Corvus does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajax Aquila Corvus!
Sam Sung spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like iSuck. Get it ? Get it ? :D'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Daan Mostert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music. John Rydeland told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pieter Daan Mostert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mostert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rydeland tries to avoid it but Mostert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rydeland to the ground. Rydeland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rydeland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mostert staying out of range there.
Mostert tries to counter with a takedown but Rydeland is quick to defend against it.
Rydeland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mostert tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mostert is defended easily by Rydeland.
Rydeland thuds a left hand into Mostert's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mostert misses with a takedown attempt - Rydeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Daan Mostert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Mostert's ribs.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mostert tries to bum rush Rydeland with a series of wild strikes but Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rydeland misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Rydeland misses
and Mostert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mostert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rydeland defending well though.
Mostert controlling the action here.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rydeland keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostert seems to be working for a kimura but Rydeland defends the submission attempt.
Mostert uses his free foot to push down on Rydeland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rydeland.
Mostert is working for a guillotine from mount but Rydeland frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland is trying desperately to improve position.
Mostert dominating with strikes here.
Rydeland is working to get back to half guard.
Rydeland is bucking up trying to escape but Mostert cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mostert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydeland is in a horrible position here. Mostert smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mostert working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mostert is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Rydeland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mostert with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mostert is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mostert lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mostert jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rydeland manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mostert is looking to take a break and control but Rydeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mostert creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rydeland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rydeland tries to buck Mostert off but Mostert is having none of it.
Mostert is looking to take a break and control but Rydeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rydeland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mostert 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.
Rydeland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mostert looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mostert actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Daan Mostert dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mostert.
Rydeland works Mostert's body with a nice hook.
John Rydeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland has closed the distance and engaged Mostert in a clinch.
Mostert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Mostert controls his hands.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mostert is trying to trip Rydeland. He has hold of a leg but Rydeland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mostert persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mostert wants to pass the guard but Rydeland is keeping the position.
Rydeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mostert throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mostert keeping full guard, as Rydeland tries to pass.
Rydeland throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mostert is trying to control the position but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostert is trying to control the position but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland trying to control but Mostert is working from the bottom.
Mostert pushes a forearm under Rydeland's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rydeland is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pieter Daan Mostert!
A victorious Pieter Daan Mostert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ras Butten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butten has chosen El Guapo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ras Butten!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tullimies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tullimies lands a right hook to the body.
Butten lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Tullimies misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Butten! But no joy.
Tullimies lands with a hook. Butten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Butten throws a lazy right hand but Tullimies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tullimies 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.
Butten slips under a jab from Tullimies.
Butten avoids the body shot from Tullimies.
Tullimies lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ras Butten has been cut.
Butten tries to clinch up.
Tullimies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butten.
Tullimies punishes Butten's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Butten misses with a hook. Tullimies ducked under it nicely.
Butten has managed to clinch.
Butten tries to stall but Tullimies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Butten lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Butten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies blocks an elbow strike from Butten.
Butten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tullimies.
Butten misses with an elbow strike.
Butten tries to stall but Tullimies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tullimies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butten backwards.
Tullimies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tullimies works on Butten's body with a couple of short punches.
Tullimies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tullimies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butten misses with an uppercut.
Butten takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Tullimies as he connects with a hook.
Tullimies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butten defending well as Tullimies loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Butten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tullimies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tullimies avoids the body shot from Butten.
A quick step to the side and Tullimies tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tullimies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butten is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Butten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tullimies stalks Butten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butten's face. Butten staggers backwards, shaken.
Tullimies throws out a leg kick but Butten moves out of range and Tullimies only half commits.
Tullimies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tullimies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butten flicks out a counter leg kick but Tullimies steps away.
Butten tries to land a leg kick but Tullimies saw it coming and moves away.
Butten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tullimies lands with a shot to the body.
Tullimies punishes Butten's body with a nice straight punch.
Tullimies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Butten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tullimies. Tullimies obviously looking to wear him down.
Tullimies throws the left hand but Butten avoids the punch easily.
Tullimies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butten finds it's way round the side to connect with Tullimies's head.
Tullimies throws a series of punches but Butten avoids them all with ease.
Butten throws a hook but Tullimies avoids it easily.
Tullimies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tullimies throws a hook but Butten avoids it easily.
Butten tries to clinch but Tullimies moves out of range.
Tullimies thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butten was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
Tullimies misses the shot to the body.
Tullimies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tullimies. Butten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies throws a solid leg kick but Butten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tullimies.
Butten rushes Tullimies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Butten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Butten lands an elbow just above Tullimies 's eye.
Butten lands a good knee to the midsection. Tullimies won't want to take too many of those.
Tullimies misses with the head strike.
Tullimies tries a body shot but Butten blocks it.
Butten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tullimies.
Butten manages to break the clinch.
Butten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tullimies is able to avoid easily.
Tullimies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tullimies is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Butten throws a lazy right hand but Tullimies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butten tries to close the distance and clinch but Tullimies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Butten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tullimies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butten was well out of range. Poor timing from Tullimies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnollinen Tullimies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ras Butten's cut.
That's time! Tullimies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tullimies finds it's way round the side to connect with Butten's head.
Butten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tullimies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
Butten doesn't manage to clinch there - Tullimies circles away.
Butten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tullimies counters with a nice uppercut.
Butten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tullimies.
Butten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Butten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tullimies moves into range and clinches up with Butten.
Tullimies misses with a body punch.
Butten is looking to break free of the clinch but Tullimies has double underhooks.
Tullimies holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Butten breaks from the clinch.
Tullimies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butten with a jab.
Butten lands a lovely overhand right.
Tullimies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butten can do to turn this around?
Tullimies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tullimies has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Butten loads up on a big right hand but Tullimies slips the punch.
Tullimies moves away from the strike by Butten.
Butten looks to throw the jab but Tullimies is out of range.
Jab, jab by Tullimies - just one landing.
Butten misses with a wild combination.
Butten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tullimies misses its intended target.
Tullimies keeps the fight on the outside.
Tullimies lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butten manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butten misses with an uppercut. Tullimies saw that one coming.
Butten loads up on a big right hand but Tullimies slips the punch.
Tullimies throws a shot from downtown. Butten moves away and avoids it.
Tullimies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tullimies is looking to slow Butten down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Butten misses its intended target.
Tullimies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Butten walks into a stiff left hand from Tullimies.
Butten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butten tries to clinch but Tullimies is having none of it.
Butten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tullimies moves away.
Tullimies throws a body punch but Butten moves out of range.
Kunnollinen Tullimies is winning the standup battle so far.
Tullimies lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Butten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tullimies. Butten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tullimies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butten.
Butten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tullimies looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Butten walks into a stiff left hand from Tullimies.
Tullimies scores with a punch to the head.
Butten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Butten connects with a crisp jab.
Butten connects with a high kick.
Butten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tullimies. Tullimies obviously looking to wear him down.
Butten staying out of range there.
Butten is looking for the big counter here.
Tullimies stuns Butten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
Butten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Butten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tullimies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tullimies rushes Butten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tullimies.
Butten blocks an uppercut.
Tullimies misses with some punches.
Tullimies scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tullimies.
Tullimies swings wildly with an uppercut but Butten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tullimies tries to work over Butten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butten tries a knee to the head but Tullimies blocks it.
Tullimies is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunnollinen Tullimies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ras Butten'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tullimies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Butten throws a big shot that misses.
Butten tries to bum rush Tullimies with a series of wild strikes but Tullimies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tullimies scores with a hook.
Tullimies defending well as Butten loads up on a big left hand.
Butten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A shot to the liver by Tullimies. Beautiful body shot.
Tullimies misses with a low kick.
Tullimies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butten is out of range and Tullimies settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tullimies misses with a body shot.
Tullimies jabs Butten right on the nose. Butten blinks but takes it well.
Tullimies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tullimies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butten checks a low kick from Tullimies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butten tries a head kick but it misses.
Tullimies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tullimies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Butten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tullimies.
Butten throws a counter combo.
Tullimies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butten under the eye.
Butten tries to clinch there but Tullimies circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Tullimies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tullimies.
Tullimies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Butten.
Tullimies misses with a hook. Butten ducked under it nicely.
Tullimies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butten misses with a low kick.
Tullimies connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butten looks to throw the jab but Tullimies is out of range.
And Tullimies counters with a quick kick to the body but Butten blocks it.
Butten walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tullimies checks a leg kick nicely.
Butten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tullimies is looking to chop away at Butten's legs.
Tullimies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Butten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Butten.
Butten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butten throws a lazy right hand but Tullimies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butten scores with a leg kick.
Tullimies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Butten.
Tullimies throws an overhand right that lands on Butten's shoulder, as Butten tries to avoid the shot.
Tullimies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tullimies scores with a punch to the head.
Tullimies avoids the body shot from Butten.
Butten misses with a right hand
and Tullimies counters with a good low kick that Butten was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Butten throws a nice looking combination but Tullimies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butten looks to throw the jab but Tullimies is out of range.
Butten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tullimies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tullimies slips a jab from Butten.
Butten connects with a leg kick. Tullimies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tullimies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butten doesn't seem bothered though.
Butten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Butten. That's going to slow Tullimies down.
Tullimies thuds his right hand into Butten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tullimies misses the jab.
Butten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tullimies with a body shot.
Tullimies throws a body shot but no joy.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Butten.
Ras Butten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butten throws a head kick that half lands.
Tullimies lands with a straight right. Butten didn't see that one coming.
Tullimies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butten throws out a counter right but Tullimies avoids it with no problem.
Butten moves to clinch but Tullimies breaks away
and Tullimies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tullimies feints and then cracks Butten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butten down.
Tullimies slips under a jab.
Butten throws a head kick that misses.
Tullimies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butten.
Tullimies staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kunnollinen Tullimies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tullimies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kunnollinen Tullimies!
A relieved looking Kunnollinen Tullimies thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ras Butten stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ehhhh I lost today, but tomorrow I train and I will be back better then ever.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alun Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Sachz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alun Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Sachz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warburton catches Sachz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sachz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sachz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sachz wants to pass the guard but Warburton is keeping the position.
Sachz trying to control the position from guard on top but Warburton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sachz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sachz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warburton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sachz has managed to get both his arms back between Warburton's legs - danger averted.
Sachz is pushing down on Warburton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warburton is fighting to maintain full guard but Sachz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sachz connects with a nice short shot to Warburton's temple.
Warburton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sachz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sachz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sachz connects with a nice short shot to Warburton's temple.
Warburton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warburton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warburton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sachz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sachz working Warburton over with strikes.
Warburton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sachz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sachz prevents Warburton from improving his position.
Sachz trying to control the action but Warburton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sachz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Warburton is pressing down on Sachz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warburton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sachz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warburton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sachz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warburton won't allow Sachz to sweep him here.
Warburton looking to pass the guard.
Warburton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Sachz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warburton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Warburton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sachz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sachz is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz keeps trying to improve his position.
Warburton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sachz's legs.
Sachz is looking to regain half guard here but Warburton keeps moving and retains side control.
Warburton landing strikes.
Warburton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sachz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warburton tries to move to mount but Sachz blocks the move with his legs.
Warburton throws an elbow but Sachz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Warburton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sachz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sachz is defending against the submission attempts here by Warburton.
Warburton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Warburton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sachz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sachz shrugs it off.
Sachz tries to hold on but Warburton postures up.
Warburton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sachz is on top in guard.
Sachz working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warburton wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Alun Warburton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sachz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sachz is looking to take a break and control but Warburton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warburton tries to improve position but can't.
Warburton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sachz off and has taken his back!
Warburton working for a choke but Sachz is defending well.
Sachz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Warburton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Warburton avoiding Sachz 's attempts to control his hands.
Sachz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Warburton is staying active.
Warburton controlling well, preventing Sachz from escaping the position.
Warburton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Warburton tightening his grip on Sachz, looking for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sachz trying to control the position but Warburton manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sachz won't enjoy being in this position. Warburton looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sachz is tapping - it's over boys! Warburton picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alun Warburton!
During a confident post fight interview, Alun Warburton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Conner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Rodriguez !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner misses with a low kick.
Carlos Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Conner moves out of range.
Conner lands a head kick!
Conner has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Rodriguez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conner misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez lands a front kick.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Conner checks it.
Conner is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez cracks the inside of Conner's front leg.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Conner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez , pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Conner as he checks the leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses
and Conner counters with a low kick, right behind Rodriguez 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Conner tests Rodriguez 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conner pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Conner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Conner is controlling him.
Conner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez blocks the elbow strike.
Rodriguez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodriguez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Conner stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez .
Conner wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Conner defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Conner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving.
Rodriguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Conner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Conner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving.
Conner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Conner is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez stands and throws Conner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Rodriguez has hold of Conner's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Conner seems comfortable defending it but Rodriguez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Conner is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Conner is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rodriguez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Rodriguez !
Carlos Rodriguez is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Armstrong (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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188 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diesel Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong connects with a body shot.
Armstrong takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong scores with a body shot.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Armstrong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A countering left hand to the body from Armstrong misses.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Diesel Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Armstrong moved away.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Armstrong to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Hunt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong throws a counter combo.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Armstrong checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Armstrong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Armstrong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Armstrong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Hunt drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diesel Armstrong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Armstrong dives on top into guard.
Armstrong postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armstrong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armstrong trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Armstrong is posturing up here but Hunt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Armstrong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Armstrong has to tap! Slick submission there by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt retains his middleweight title!
Paul Hunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silva Zoldyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumbu Kalambayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Zoldyck!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambayo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalambayo fakes the leg kick and cracks Zoldyck in the body.
Zoldyck throws a body punch but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Jab from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy body kick from Kalambayo
letting Zoldyck counter with a right hand.
Kalambayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambayo scores with a sloppy right hand. Zoldyck should have avoided that one.
A big right from Kalambayo misses.
Kalambayo throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
Kalambayo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Silva Zoldyck has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoldyck misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Zoldyck misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Kalambayo finds it's target.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick
and Zoldyck counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalambayo lunges at Zoldyck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoldyck's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck slips under a jab from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zoldyck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalambayo works the jab nicely.
Zoldyck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambayo lands with an uppercut that bounces Zoldyck off the cage and back into range.
Kalambayo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a straight right hand.
Kalambayo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kalambayo takes a swing at Zoldyck's ribcage but misses.
Kalambayo lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoldyck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kalambayo takes a swing at Zoldyck's ribcage but misses.
Kalambayo throws a low kick but Zoldyck moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyck.
Kalambayo tries to land a front kick but Zoldyck steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zoldyck throwing a counter right hand but Kalambayo manages to avoid it.
Kalambayo missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoldyck misses the target.
Kalambayo scores with a hook to the body. Zoldyck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zoldyck lands with an overhand left.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoldyck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalambayo throws a leg kick but Zoldyck checks it.
Kalambayo digs a good body shot into Zoldyck's ribs.
Kalambayo missing with a left hand there. Zoldyck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoldyck appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck defending well as Kalambayo loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Kalambayo blocks the low kick.
Kalambayo throws a lazy body kick
and Zoldyck counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zoldyck lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalambayo lands an overhand right.
Kalambayo throws out a leg kick but Zoldyck moves out of range and Kalambayo only half commits.
Zoldyck feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kalambayo throws the left hand but Zoldyck avoids the punch easily.
Kalambayo misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Zoldyck misses the target.
The fighters circling - Kalambayo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoldyck lands a head kick!
Kalambayo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zoldyck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoldyck misses the target.
Kalambayo tries to land a body kick
enabling Zoldyck to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalambayo sizes up Zoldyck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambayo throws a lazy body kick
and Zoldyck counters with a nice right hand that sends Kalambayo toppling to the canvas! Kalambayo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zoldyck finish him?!
Kalambayo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zoldyck misses.
Kalambayo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a huge left! Kalambayo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zoldyck isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kalambayo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zoldyck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silva Zoldyck!
Silva Zoldyck retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Silva Zoldyck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veke Purha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lyin' Ass Bitch by Fishbone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Angelo Moore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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174 lbs
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176 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veke Purha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angelo Moore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Purha moves away.
It appears Purha was looking to counter with a kick there.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Purha.
Purha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Purha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Purha 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.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purha moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moore stuns Purha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Moore as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands a glancing blow to the side of Purha's head.
It looks like Veke Purha has been cut.
Moore throws the left hand but Purha avoids the punch easily.
Purha ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Purha throws a body shot but no joy.
Purha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore connects with a right hand. Purha shakes it off.
Purha tries for a takedown but Moore circles away easily
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Moore misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Purha throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Purha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Purha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Purha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Purha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Purha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purha is looking to clinch.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore throws an off balance right hand
and Purha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Purha.
Purha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Purha on the side of the head.
Purha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Purha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Purha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Purha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Moore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Purha's hands.
Purha looks to throw a body kick
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore takes a swing at Purha's ribcage but misses.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Veke Purha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Purha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Purha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veke Purha's cut.
That's time! Purha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Purha. Moore shrugs it off though.
Purha ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Purha - that will leave a mark!
Purha tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Purha moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moore.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Purha looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Moore misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purha manages to avoid it.
Moore catches Purha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Purha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Purha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Purha with a poor takedown
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore lands a right hook to the body.
Purha scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Purha counters with a nice body kick.
Purha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Moore catches Purha right on the button with a cross.
Purha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Purha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Purha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Purha is rocked!
Moore cracks Purha with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Purha falls to his knees and Moore doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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