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Alliance Wars R5: Group A PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stadin Kingi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingi comes to the cage accompanied by Kuningaslohi. McCain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Heros Have Always Been Cowboys . 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stadin Kingi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain tries to clinch there but Kingi circles away.
Kingi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain walks into a left hand.
Kingi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kingi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McCain counters with a solid body kick.
Kingi misses with a wild body shot.
McCain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kingi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kingi back to the cage. McCain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kingi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Kingi does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Kingi.
Kingi lands a nice shot to the body.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingi.
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingi lands the left hand.
Kingi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingi misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCain.
Kingi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain jabs Kingi right on the nose. Kingi blinks but takes it well.
Kingi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
McCain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kingi slips under a jab from McCain.
Stadin Kingi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain forces Kingi back against the cage and clinches.
Kingi tries to pull guard but McCain won't allow it.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Kingi controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Kingi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kingi.
McCain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McCain.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCain throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCain cracks Kingi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Kingi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingi counters with a straight right hand.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingi needs to keep his hands up - McCain had a free shot at his head there.
Kingi is looking to wear down McCain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kingi lands with a hook. McCain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kingi throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCain.
McCain misses with a kick to the body.
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
Kingi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCain swings for the body but Kingi moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCain.
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
Kingi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain walks into a stiff left hand from Kingi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kingi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCain throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Kingi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCain has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kingi works McCain's body with a nice hook.
Kingi rushes McCain and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! McCain is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kingi piles on the pressure and McCain crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stadin Kingi!
In his post fight interview, Stadin Kingi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mangold Rosales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donel Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donel Rand acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangold Rosales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donel Rand!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand lands a body shot.
Rand scores with a shot to the body.
Rosales misses with an uppercut. Rand saw that one coming.
Rand walks into a jab.
Rand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rand ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rand 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.
Rand cracks Rosales with an open hand slap.
Rosales misses with a low kick.
Rand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rand clinches up with Rosales and pushes him back against the cage.
Rand avoids a wild elbow strike from Rosales.
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosales throws a chopping leg kick but Rand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rosales walks into a stiff left hand from Rand.
Rosales misses with an uppercut
and Rand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rosales rushes Rand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rand dodges an elbow strike from Rosales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosales throws an elbow but it misses.
Rand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rosales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rand misses with some punches.
Rand digs a right hand into Rosales's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosales's gas tank.
Rand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rosales ducks under a wild hook from Rand.
Rosales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rosales misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Rand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rosales tries to work over Rand's front leg with a kick but Rand checks it.
Rand cracks Rosales with a good jab.
Rand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rand misses with a body shot.
Rosales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosales throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Rand.
Rosales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rand.
Rosales tries to clinch there but Rand circles away.
Rand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand slips under a jab from Rosales.
A nice side step and Rand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rosales closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rand takes an elbow to the temple.
Rand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosales throws a poor cross that misses
and Rand counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosales looks to score with a jab to the body but Rand is just out of range.
Rand has closed the distance and engaged Rosales in a clinch.
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donel Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Rand. Beautiful body shot.
Rosales gets tackled into the cage by Rand. Rand maintains the clinch.
Rand misses with a body punch.
Rand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Rand throws an elbow that misses.
Rand misses with some punches.
Rand avoids a wild elbow strike from Rosales.
Rand lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosales looking to slow down the pace here.
Rosales lands an elbow just above Rand 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rosales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rand's brow.
Rand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosales throws an elbow but it misses.
Rand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosales.
Nice body punch from Rand.
Rosales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rosales stalls.
Rand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Rand blocks an elbow strike from Rosales.
Rand dodges an elbow strike from Rosales.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rosales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rand's brow.
Rand lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosales has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rosales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rand's brow.
Rand is trying to break the clinch but Rosales has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rand.
Rand lands a shot to the body.
Rand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rand lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Rand.
Rosales is breathing heavily.
Rand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Rosales trying to control the position but instead, Rand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rosales into the cage.
Rosales is stalling here.
Rosales throws an elbow but it misses.
Rand dodges an elbow strike from Rosales.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Rand.
Rand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donel Rand dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rosales throws out the jab.
Rosales avoids the head kick by Rand.
Nice uppercut there from Rosales.
Rand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rand.
Rand drives through and clinches with Rosales against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rand.
Rosales misses with an elbow over the top.
Rand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rand cracks Rosales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rosales throws a leg kick
and Rand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donel Rand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rosales swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rosales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rosales slips under a jab.
Rosales closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rand avoids a wild elbow strike from Rosales.
Rosales lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Rand avoids the elbow strike from Rosales, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rosales misses with an elbow strike.
Rosales is pushing Rand up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Donel Rand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rand lands a body shot.
Rosales throws an elbow that misses.
Rand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rosales.
Rand lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rand lands a nice uppercut.
Rand lands a right hand.
Rosales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rand blocks the elbow strike.
Rand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rand blocks an elbow strike from Rosales.
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!
Rand blocks an elbow strike from Rosales.
Rand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosales clinches up with Rand and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rand.
Rand lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Rand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rosales is rocked!
Rand scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Rosales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rand creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rosales's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rosales drops to his knees and Rand pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donel Rand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Panzram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Panzram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Jackson catches Panzram right on the button with a cross.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Panzram saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Panzram misses the target.
Jackson tests Panzram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panzram manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panzram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Panzram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panzram misses with a left hand
and Panzram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panzram throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Panzram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Panzram moves away and avoids it.
Panzram lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Panzram throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panzram misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panzram looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Panzram staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Panzram misses the target.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Panzram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Panzram's head but Panzram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panzram misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Panzram's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Panzram slips under a jab.
Panzram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzram walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Panzram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panzram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panzram will feel that in the morning.
Panzram misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panzram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panzram moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Panzram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Panzram uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Panzram counter with a right hand.
Panzram swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panzram swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Panzram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Panzram moved out of range nicely.
Panzram throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Panzram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson tests Panzram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panzram misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panzram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Panzram.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panzram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panzram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panzram connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panzram walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Michael Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panzram slips under a jab from Jackson.
Panzram definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panzram's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panzram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panzram throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Panzram swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Panzram throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Panzram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panzram slips under a jab from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Panzram counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson clobbers Panzram with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Panzram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panzram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Panzram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Jackson catches Panzram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson throws a hook but Panzram avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Panzram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panzram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Panzram has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panzram tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panzram swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Panzram lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panzram's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panzram.
Panzram breaks the clinch.
A big left from Panzram misses.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Panzram avoids it with no problem.
Panzram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Panzram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panzram looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Panzram sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panzram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panzram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Panzram swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panzram throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Panzram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panzram tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panzram checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panzram misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Panzram off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Panzram misses the target.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Panzram counters with a stiff right hand.
Panzram missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panzram slips a jab from Jackson.
Panzram is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Panzram misses the jab.
Jackson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panzram blocks it well.
Panzram connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Panzram counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Panzram moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Panzram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panzram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Panzram moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panzram throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Panzram lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Panzram up against the cage.
Panzram digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Panzram throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Panzram swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panzram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panzrams head.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Panzram lands with a right to the head.
Panzram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panzram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Panzram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Panzram misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panzram throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Panzram counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Panzram cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Panzram moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Panzram misses the target.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panzram.
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 Carl Panzram.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!
Carl Panzram spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, suck me sideways!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bena Berr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob The Drag Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bena Berr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob The Drag Queen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Drag Queen throws a hook to the side of Berr's head but Berr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Drag Queen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Berr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berr connects with a jab.
The Drag Queen tries to land a leg kick but Berr saw it coming and moves away.
The Drag Queen rushes Berr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Drag Queen is trying to pull guard but Berr has him pressed against the cage.
Berr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Drag Queen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Berr fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Drag Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berr lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berr.
The Drag Queen jumps guard but Berr stands there with The Drag Queen around his waist. The Drag Queen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Drag Queen jumps guard but Berr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bena Berr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Drag Queen.
Come on Berr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr misses with a hook from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Drag Queen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Berr presses The Drag Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for The Drag Queen to work.
Nice body punch from Berr - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Drag Queen tries to pull guard but Berr holds him up against the cage and eventually The Drag Queen drops back down to his feet.
Berr lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Drag Queen looks winded!
Berr lands with a short shot to the head.
Berr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Berr lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Drag Queen backwards.
The Drag Queen looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berr.
The Drag Queen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berr lands a shot to the body.
The Drag Queen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berr walks away with a smile on his face. The Drag Queen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berr lands with a right and another and another! The Drag Queen is in big trouble! Berr lands again and this time it's lights out for The Drag Queen! A quality knockout there for Berr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bena Berr!
During a confident post fight interview, Bena Berr 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sotamies Ranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tree Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotamies Ranta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tree Curtis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotamies Ranta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tree Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ranta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ranta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ranta.
Curtis throws a series of punches but Ranta moves out of range.
Ranta throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Curtis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ranta seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ranta is out of range and Curtis settles back down.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Ranta uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ranta misses the target.
Ranta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranta moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Curtis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Ranta moved out of range nicely.
Ranta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Ranta.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ranta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ranta misses with a looping left.
And Curtis responds with a good body kick, but Ranta manages to step out the way in time.
Ranta lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Ranta.
Ranta lands a jab to the head.
Curtis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ranta counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
A shot to the liver by Ranta. Beautiful body shot.
Ranta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Ranta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ranta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Ranta.
Curtis flicks out a counter leg kick but Ranta steps away.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis moves out of range as Ranta strikes.
Ranta needs to keep his hands up - Curtis had a free shot at his head there.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ranta moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a lazy body kick
and Ranta counters with a left to the body.
Ranta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ranta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Ranta moves out of range of the body kick.
Ranta slips under a jab.
It looked like Ranta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ranta lands with a shot to the body.
Ranta catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Curtis misses
and Ranta counters with a nice uppercut.
Ranta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ranta slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis throws a low kick, looking for Ranta's leg but Ranta calmly moves out of range.
Ranta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Ranta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Ranta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Curtis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Ranta.
Ranta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ranta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Nice cross by Ranta.
Ranta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Curtis misses with a double jab.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Curtis scores with a one two! Ranta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ranta scores with a body shot.
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!
Ranta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Curtis walks into a straight right hand from Ranta.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Ranta checks a low kick from Curtis.
Ranta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Ranta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ranta misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ranta. That did some damage!
Ranta misses with a wild body shot.
Ranta is looking to wear down Curtis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Ranta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ranta circles away quickly and effectively.
Ranta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ranta.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis wants to land a leg kick but Ranta is out of range.
Ranta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranta lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Ranta saw that one coming.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curtis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ranta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotamies Ranta 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.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis swings widly with a right hand
and Ranta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ranta cracks Curtis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ranta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curtis is rocked!
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ranta scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis is still on wobbly legs! Can Ranta finish him?
Ranta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Curtis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ranta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ranta jabs at Curtis's body.
Ranta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Ranta throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ranta counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ranta's sensitive parts.
Curtis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Ranta is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ranta. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ranta with a body shot.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ranta throws out the jab.
Sotamies Ranta is winning the standup battle so far.
Ranta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ranta drops Curtis with a beautiful combination! Curtis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ranta is looking for the KO!
Good shot there by Ranta.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Ranta's shoulder, as Ranta tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
Ranta lands a left and a right that send Curtis crashing to the mat, dazed. Ranta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Ranta throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Ranta.
Ranta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ranta backing away here, and Curtis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Curtis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Ranta moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ranta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ranta circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ranta misses with a wild combination.
Ranta needs to keep his hands up - Curtis had a free shot at his head there.
Ranta staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Ranta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ranta.
Ranta throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Curtis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ranta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Ranta misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Curtis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ranta has got the better of the exchanges.
Ranta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Ranta misses the target.
Ranta misses with a straight left.
Ranta ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Ranta avoids the body shot from Curtis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curtis finds it's way round the side to connect with Ranta's head.
Ranta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curtis's hands.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ranta.
Nice uppercut lands for Ranta. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Ranta takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Ranta swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Ranta moved out of range.
It looked like Ranta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curtis.
Ranta misses with a wild body shot.
Ranta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curtis can do to turn this around?
Ranta scores with a shot to the body.
Ranta looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Ranta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a body kick.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Ranta saw that one coming.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ranta lands the left hand.
Ranta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtis.
Curtis cracks Ranta with an open hand slap.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ranta misses the jab.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ranta.
Curtis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ranta blocks a jab.
Ranta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Ranta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ranta slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Ranta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sotamies Ranta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis lands a jab.
Curtis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Curtis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curtis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ranta ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis throws a body punch but Ranta moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ranta misses with a hook.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ranta blocks a low kick nicely.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Ranta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Ranta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ranta scores with the left hand. Curtis knows he should have avoided that one.
Ranta lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranta blocks the body kick.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ranta throws a shot to the body.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Ranta is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ranta. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ranta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis throws a series of punches but Ranta avoids them all with ease.
Curtis throws a low kick, looking for Ranta's leg but Ranta calmly moves out of range.
Ranta lands a body shot.
Curtis tests Ranta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ranta throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Ranta throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Ranta.
Curtis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Curtis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ranta is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a jab when Ranta was well out of range.
Curtis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ranta throws a body shot but no joy.
Ranta scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ranta scores with a shot to the body.
Ranta misses with a series of wild punches.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Ranta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ranta moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ranta is able to avoid easily.
Tree Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ranta misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ranta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Curtis misses with an uppercut
and Ranta counters with a nice body shot.
Ranta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ranta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ranta moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Ranta cracks Curtis with an open hand slap.
Ranta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
Curtis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ranta finds it's way round the side to connect with Curtis's head.
Ranta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ranta lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Curtis misses.
The crowd cheers as Ranta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Curtis doesn't seem phased though.
Ranta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ranta moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Ranta scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Ranta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ranta's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Ranta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ranta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ranta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curtis doesn't seem bothered though.
Ranta jabs Curtis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ranta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ranta lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis throws a right hand that misses
and Ranta counters with a nice body shot.
Ranta lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Ranta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Curtis takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ranta scores with a punch to the head.
Ranta with a nice cross.
Ranta sizes up Curtis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sotamies Ranta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ranta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotamies Ranta!
A very excited looking Sotamies Ranta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piper Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Egypt Central - Taking You Down . 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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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Crawley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piper Dog!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawley.
Crawley throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Dog tries to move into range but Crawley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crawley works the jab nicely.
Dog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crawley checks a low kick from Dog.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Dog lands with a straight right. Crawley didn't see that one coming.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dog throws a body punch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crawley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Crawley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog slips under a jab.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog moves into range and clinches up with Crawley.
Crawley is trying to push Dog away but Dog has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crawley leaning against his opponent.
Crawley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawley controls his hands.
Dog taking a breather.
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog misses with a jab to the body
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dog, as that shot connected.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog lands with a hook. Crawley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away.
Crawley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog closes the distance but Crawley moves to the side
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Crawley scores with the left hand. Dog knows he should have avoided that one.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Crawley scores with the left hand. Dog knows he should have avoided that one.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
Dog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crawley throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crawley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crawley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawley.
Dog defending well as Crawley loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawley lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Crawley.
Nice uppercut there from Crawley.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Dog blocks a jab.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dog avoids the body shot from Crawley.
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hook but Crawley avoids it easily.
Dog misses with a left hand
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawley at a distance.
Crawley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Crawley.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawley moves away.
Dog feints a jab promting Crawley to slip. Dog then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crawley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crawley tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dog misses with a hook.
Crawley defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Crawley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog wants to clinch.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Crawley.
Dog with a nice cross.
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 Paul Crawley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Dog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crawley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crawley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Crawley works Dog's body with a nice hook.
Dog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Crawley.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crawley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog misses with a body punch
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dog.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawley is just out of range.
Crawley throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawley throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Crawley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a body punch
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Crawley misses its target.
Dog throws the left hand but Crawley avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Crawley misses.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Dog's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dog misses with a hook to the body
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog darts in and clinches Crawley up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Crawley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Crawley.
Dog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crawley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dog prevents Crawley from breaking the clinch.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley trying to stall but Dog improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Crawley misses with the head strike.
Crawley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawley backwards.
It looks like Paul Crawley has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley breaks from the clinch.
Crawley avoids the body shot from Dog.
Dog swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Piper Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Crawley.
Dog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crawley with a body shot.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
Crawley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dog throws a hook but Crawley blocks it.
Dog throws a hook but Crawley avoids it easily.
Crawley dodges the punch combination from Dog.
Dog tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Crawley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crawley throws a big shot that misses.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawley punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawley avoids the body shot from Dog.
Dog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Crawley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Dog drops his hands momentarily and Crawley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog misses with a body punch
and Crawley counters with a two punch combo.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog dips to his left and cracks Crawley with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Crawley as he connects with a hook.
Crawley misses with a straight right.
Dog throws a jab when Crawley was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Crawley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Crawley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Crawley throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crawley.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Crawley.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawley is just out of range.
Crawley moves away from the strike by Dog.
Dog throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
Dog misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Crawley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawley.
Crawley throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crawley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Dog misses
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog swings widly with a right hand
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Crawley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crawley works Dog's body with a nice hook.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Crawley scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog misses with a two punch combination.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawley off the cage and back into range.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Dog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crawley scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Crawley connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Crawley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Crawley works over Dog's head and body with a nice combination.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Crawley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog throws a low kick but Crawley avoids it.
Crawley cracks Dog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Crawley - just one landing.
Crawley misses with a few strikes there.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog swings widly with a right hand
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Crawley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Dog tries to bum rush Crawley with a series of wild strikes but Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Crawley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crawley.
Piper Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog cracks Crawley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crawley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawley.
Dog misses with a right hand
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley is looking to counter punch.
Crawley lands a jab.
Dog lands a really nice looking cross but Crawley seems unphased.
Crawley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Crawley.
Crawley moves forwards but Dog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crawley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crawley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog under the eye.
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Crawley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crawley works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Dog does it's job there.
Paul Crawley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crawley has time to react.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Crawley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crawley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Crawley!
A relieved looking Paul Crawley 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Nathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Hard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Nathan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nathan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nathan showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nathan lands a nice short elbow.
Nathan is looking for a kimura but Hard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nathan to get the leverage.
Nathan working over Hard with some ground and pound. Hard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nathan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nathan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nathan working over Hard with some ground and pound. Hard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nathan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan lands strikes from half guard.
Hard is looking for a sweep. Nathan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard wants to control but Nathan is keeping busy.
Nathan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hard tries to get to full guard but Nathan has control of the 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. Nathan connects with a nice short shot to Hard's temple.
Nathan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hard is refusing to be controlled, as Nathan sits in half guard.
Hard wants to get back to full guard.
Nathan controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nathan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathan winds up and cracks Hard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nathan distracts Hard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hard wants to sweep but no luck.
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nathan is fighting to break Hard's control of his arms but Hard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nathan postures up.
Nathan looking to sit in guard and control but Hard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nathan seems keen to control Hard's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nathan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nathan.
Nathan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nathan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Nathan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hard.
Nathan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nathan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nathan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hard pulls his head out easily.
Hard working the head and body with strikes.
Nathan is concentrating on defense, preventing Hard from advancing position.
Hard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nathan keeps working.
Nathan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hard wants to control but Nathan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Nathan 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.
Nathan misses with a right hand
and Hard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nathan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nathan is trying to keep an underhook but Hard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hard throws a strike but Nathan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nathan is pulling down on Hard's head. It's preventing any offense from Hard, at least for the moment.
Hard throws a big elbow that misses.
Nathan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan has momentary wrist control but Hard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nathan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hard 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard wants to control from the top but Nathan keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nathan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nathan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hard passes Nathan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hard throwing shots but Nathan is blocking nicely.
Hard looks to land a strike but Nathan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hard throws a strike but Nathan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hard wants to sweep but no luck.
Hard has momentary wrist control but Nathan slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard trying to control the position.
Nathan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nathan postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.
Nathan connects with a couple of short punches.
Nathan wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Nathan preventing the sweep.
Nathan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nathan postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.
Nathan stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Hard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nathan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Nathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nathan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nathan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nathan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nathan trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nathan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nathan prevents it.
Nathan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nathan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hard slaps away a takedown attempt from Nathan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lars Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nathan misses with an uppercut. Hard saw that one coming.
Hard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hard fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Nathan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nathan misses with a right hand
and Hard moves into the clinch.
Hard wants a takedown.
Nathan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nathan wants a takedown.
Hard blocks the elbow strike.
Nathan is trying to drag Hard to the mat but Hard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lars Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Nathan.
Nathan wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nathan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nathan shoots in looking for a takedown. Hard tries to sprawl out of it but Nathan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hard sprawls well. Hard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nathan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nathan misses with a takedown attempt
and Hard moves into the clinch.
Nathan is pressed up against the cage. Hard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nathan down to the mat. Nathan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nathan throws a hook but Hard avoids it easily.
Hard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hard closes the distance and clinches.
Nathan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hard has picked Nathan up - he's going for a ride! Hard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lars Hard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hard.
Nathan has hold of Hard's hands but Hard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nathan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nathan to regain full guard.
Hard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nathan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nathan controlling the position.
Nathan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard throwing strikes but missing.
Hard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nathan has his hands on Hard's head, controlling the position.
Hard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nathan or perhaps it was just good defense by Hard, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nathan is defended easily by Hard.
Hard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nathan.
Hard walks into a jab.
Nathan 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.
Nathan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Hard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nathan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ray Nathan!
Ray Nathan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xerxes Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennet Janssen (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xerxes Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kennet Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Janssen 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.
Janssen is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Janssen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson won't allow Janssen to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Janssen is trying to control but can't.
Janssen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Janssen is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Janssen tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Janssen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Anderson. Oh but Janssen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Anderson goes limp - he's gone! Janssen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kennet Janssen!
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