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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva (ranked 1420 p4p, 182 weight class) and Cletus McDonald (ranked 1414 p4p, 179 weight class). McDonald has chosen Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Ferreira Da Silva's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ferreira Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald wants to stall.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an uppercut.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ferreira Da Silva.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva fails to land.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald just leaning against Ferreira Da Silva, taking a breather.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on McDonald 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira Da Silva controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cletus McDonald .
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald scores with a spinning back kick!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira Da Silva gets a clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Cletus McDonald has been cut.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
McDonald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva fails to land.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald stalling the fight.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tightens his grip and picks Ferreira Da Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Ferreira Da Silva manages to land in guard.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ferreira Da Silva is pulling down on McDonald 's head to control his posture.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald stops Ferreira Da Silva from standing up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira Da Silva has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferreira Da Silva throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a head kick.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Ferreira Da Silva saw that one coming.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from McDonald .
Ferreira Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald 's elbow.
McDonald is pushing Ferreira Da Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to work over Ferreira Da Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDonald prevents Ferreira Da Silva from standing back up.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferreira Da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
McDonald stops Ferreira Da Silva from standing up.
McDonald trying to control but Ferreira Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
Ferreira Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ferreira Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva digs a right hand into McDonald 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald 's gas tank.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald .
Ferreira Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a left hand.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ferreira Da Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Ferreira Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald taking a breather.
Ferreira Da Silva working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cletus McDonald 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferreira Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira Da Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva moves into range and clinches up with McDonald .
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tries to stall but Ferreira Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ferreira Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a takedown into guard.
Ferreira Da Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald gets through Ferreira Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald presses Ferreira Da Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A short left from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Ferreira Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira Da Silva gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald 's defenses.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferreira Da Silva gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira Da Silva controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald has hold of one of Ferreira Da Silva's legs. Ferreira Da Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but McDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ferreira Da Silva.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ferreira Da Silva keeps moving.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
McDonald prevents Ferreira Da Silva from getting back to his feet.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cletus McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald won't allow Ferreira Da Silva to get back to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald throws a big counter head kick but Ferreira Da Silva avoids it with no problem.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a front kick.
Ferreira Da Silva wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ferreira Da Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald lands a head kick!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Ferreira Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira Da Silva, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
Cletus McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 1629 p4p, 209 weight class) and Aristides Abel (ranked 1534 p4p, 197 weight class). Abel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Express Yourself. 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
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Abel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abel moves out of range as Yonic strikes.
Yonic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yonic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yonic misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Abel to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Yonic.
Abel ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Abel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yonic misses with a wild body shot.
Yonic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Abel saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abel.
Yonic throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
Abel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yonic cracks Abel with an open hand slap.
Yonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abel throws a leg kick which misses Yonic's front leg but catches the back leg as Yonic tries to avoid it.
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yonic works the jab nicely.
Abel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Abel. Those never looked like landing.
Yonic is looking to counter punch.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yonic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abel trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is just content to waste time from the top position. Abel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Abel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic cracks Abel with a solid left hand.
Yonic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yonic pushes down on Abel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yonic thows a huge punch but Abel dodges it nicely.
Abel is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abel wants to get back to his feet.
Abel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Yonic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abel is trying to stand.
Yonic thows a huge punch but Abel dodges it nicely.
Yonic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yonic is pressing down on Abel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abel is holding on for now.
Abel wants to stand back up but Yonic manages to pass into side control.
Yonic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yonic lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Yonic crashes against the mat.
Yonic 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.
Abel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yonic working the strikes but Abel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yonic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yonic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abel.
It seemed like Abel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abel throws out the jab.
Yonic looks to land a right hand but Abel moved out of range.
Abel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yonic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abel can do to turn this around?
Abel ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Abel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Yonic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abel doesn't seem phased though.
Abel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abel staying out of range there.
Boss Yonic is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Abel does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yonic jabs at Abel's body.
Yonic throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Abel misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Abel moves away from the strike by Yonic.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Yonic misses its intended target.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yonic shoots in and bounces Abel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Abel is keeping the position.
Abel has momentary wrist control but Yonic slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic prevents Abel from getting back to his feet.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abel is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Abel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abel is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Abel keeps moving.
Yonic postures up in Abel's guard and throws a big left but Abel blocks it.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Abel keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yonic misses with a looping right.
Yonic misses with a right hand
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yonic fails with the takedown
and Abel counters with a series of strikes. Yonic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yonic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abel throws a low kick, looking for Yonic's leg but Yonic calmly moves out of range.
Abel lands with an overhand left.
Yonic throws an overhand right that lands on Abel's shoulder, as Abel tries to avoid the shot.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Abel misses the target.
Yonic connects with a body shot that sends Abel's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abel counters with a thumping low kick.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abel sprawls well. Abel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yonic gets slowly back to his feet.
Abel feints a counter leg kick.
Yonic throws a lazy right hand but Abel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yonic tries for a takedown but Abel circles away easily
and Abel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Yonic misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Abel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abel staying out of range there.
Abel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abel misses with a hook. Yonic ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boss Yonic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yonic misses with a straight right.
Yonic misses the body punch
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Abel catches Yonic right on the button with a cross.
Abel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abel misses with a straight left.
No luck for Yonic with that takedown attempt.
Yonic misses with a straight right.
Abel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yonic throws a poor cross that misses
and Abel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yonic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abel sprawls well. Abel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yonic gets slowly back to his feet.
Abel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic misses with a left hand
and Abel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonic looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
Yonic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
Yonic misses with a jab to the body
and Abel counters with a series of strikes. Yonic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Abel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yonic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Yonic misses
letting Abel counter with a right hand.
Abel lands with a cross.
Yonic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yonic looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Yonic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abel.
Yonic misses with a looping left.
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Yonic loads up on a big right hand but Abel slips the punch.
Yonic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abel.
Yonic throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Yonic shoots in looking for a takedown but Abel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yonic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yonic misses with a hook. Abel ducked under it nicely.
Boss Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Abel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yonic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abel.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yonic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abel counters with a leg kick.
Yonic misses with an uppercut.
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abel defends it nicely.
Nice shot by Abel.
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel clobbers Yonic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yonic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yonic slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yonic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abel lands a leg kick that knocks Yonic off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Abel. Beautiful body shot.
Abel moves away from the strike by Yonic.
A little jabbing left from Abel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Yonic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Yonic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abel.
Yonic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yonic is looking to counter punch.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aristides Abel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yonic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Macmacson (ranked 819 p4p, 112 weight class) and Denny Sideman (ranked 732 p4p, 99 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Macmacson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denny Sideman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macmacson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sideman.
It looked like Macmacson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macmacson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macmacson throws a nice head kick!
Macmacson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sideman lands a head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Macmacson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sideman lands a nice shot that snaps Macmacson's head back.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Macmacson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macmacson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
Macmacson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macmacson slips a jab from Sideman.
Macmacson throws a sloppy head kick and Sideman moves out of range easily.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macmacson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sideman to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Macmacson misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Sideman misses.
Macmacson misses with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman tries to clinch but Macmacson is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Macmacson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Macmacson throws a series of punches but Sideman moves out of range.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macmacson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Macmacson misses its intended target.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sideman takes a swing at Macmacson's ribcage but misses.
Macmacson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macmacson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macmacson misses with a body shot.
Sideman connects with a body shot that sends Macmacson's belly button to the back.
Macmacson loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman cracks Macmacson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Macmacson falls backwards against the cage. Sideman follows up with more strikes that drop Macmacson to his knees. Sideman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Macmacson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
In his post fight interview, Denny Sideman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fagan (ranked 1733 p4p, 192 weight class) and Screw Ewe (ranked 1168 p4p, 131 weight class). Screw Ewe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Paddy Fagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Screw Ewe!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewe tries to clinch up.
Fagan throws a head kick that misses
and Ewe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ewe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Fagan misses the target.
Ewe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fagan has one of Ewe's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewe wants to stand but Fagan has his arm trapped.
Ewe in side control, throwing shots but Fagan defends.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ewe is putting a hurting on Fagan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ewe wants to control but Fagan is keeping him busy.
Ewe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fagan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ewe working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fagan wants to control but Ewe postures up.
Fagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ewe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ewe is looking to take a break and control but Fagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ewe blocks the strikes from Fagan.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ewe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fagan's guard.
Ewe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fagan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ewe wants to pass the guard but Fagan is keeping the position.
Ewe is looking to work some ground and pound but Fagan has wrist control.
Fagan looking to control.
Ewe throwing strikes from guard but Fagan blocks nicely.
Fagan working for a triangle but Ewe defends it easily.
Fagan is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ewe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fagan's body to avoid the submission. Fagan has instead reached around Ewe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fagan arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Fagan!
Paddy Fagan gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hen Nessy (ranked 889 p4p, 108 weight class) and Andy Shifter (ranked 983 p4p, 124 weight class). Shifter has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hen Nessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nessy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nessy defends it well.
Nessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nessy tries to clinch but Shifter moves away
and Shifter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shifter.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nessy holds on and takes a little breather.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Nessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nessy manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Nessy's guard.
Nessy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Nessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nessy manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Nessy's guard.
Nessy 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.
Nessy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shifter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nessy dives on top into guard.
Nessy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shifter is keeping the position for now.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Nessy from controlling successfully.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nessy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shifter is tightening it up a little... Nessy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nessy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nessy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Shifter!
An out of breath Andy Shifter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arron Asham (ranked 701 p4p, 97 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 354 p4p, 52 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arron Asham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asham connects with a solid leg kick.
Asham looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asham doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asham. That did some damage!
Asham walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Asham loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Asham avoids it.
It looked like Asham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Asham.
Smith lands a nice hook to Asham's body. Asham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asham.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asham!
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asham rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a leg kick
enabling Asham to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asham is looking to counter punch.
Smith swings for the body but Asham moves out of range.
Smith slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Asham misses the target.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Asham.
Smith cracks the inside of Asham's front leg.
Asham is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asham.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Asham misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asham throws out the jab.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asham.
Asham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Asham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith feints and then cracks Asham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asham down.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Asham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asham scores with a shot to the body.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asham moves away from the strike by Smith.
Asham moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith takes a swing at Asham's ribcage but misses.
Asham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asham throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Donk. Asham catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asham half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Asham's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook.
Asham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Asham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith throws a body punch but Asham moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Asham is avoiding it.
Asham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asham.
Asham misses with a straight left.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Asham moved out of range nicely.
Asham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asham doesn't seem phased though.
Asham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asham prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short right from Asham.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith works on Asham's body with a couple of short punches.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A short left from Asham.
Asham pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith avoiding damage as Asham throws knees to the body.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Asham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Asham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Smith digs a right hand into Asham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asham's gas tank.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asham was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a jab when Asham was well out of range.
Asham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith works Asham's body with a nice hook.
Asham gets a clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Asham back into the cage.
Smith gets through Asham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Smith presses Asham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith presses Asham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith gets through Asham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asham tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asham presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Asham lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Asham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asham misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Asham lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Asham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asham.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith is trying to drag Asham to the mat but Asham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith pushes Asham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashams head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith cracks Asham with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Asham throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Asham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Asham.
Asham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asham tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith darts in and clinches Asham up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham lands a shot to the body.
Asham prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Asham's ribcage. Asham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Asham.
Nice body punch from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Asham scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Asham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Asham misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asham. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asham slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asham.
Asham takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Asham avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Asham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asham walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is working Asham over against the cage.
Arron Asham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith has Asham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham landing knees to the head.
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Smith is leaning against Asham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham prevents a body shot from Smith.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Asham lands an uppercut.
Asham crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Asham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asham blocking some punches.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Asham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith working aggressively here.
A short left from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asham loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asham tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Asham defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Asham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith avoids the body shot from Asham.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asham misses with a wild body shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asham misses with a body kick.
Smith tests Asham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asham misses with a straight left.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asham. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Joe Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hawaiian Kickboxer (ranked 568 p4p, 67 weight class) and Damen Mayer (ranked 671 p4p, 85 weight class). Kickboxer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hawaiian Kickboxer. Hawaiian Kickboxer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damen Mayer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaiian Kickboxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damen Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer 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.
Kickboxer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickboxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer advances position into side control!
Kickboxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayer on the ground.
Mayer tries for a kimura but Kickboxer is defending well.
Mayer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kickboxer sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer moves into full mount! Kickboxer won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kickboxer is on top in guard.
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kickboxer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kickboxer has his hands clasped together but Mayer extends and breaks Kickboxer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mayer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 611 p4p, 77 weight class) and Power Shark (ranked 597 p4p, 75 weight class). MacGowan comes to the cage accompanied by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Power Shark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark throws a leg kick
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark lands with a cross.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark misses with an uppercut.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan punishes Shark's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shark misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shark wants to clinch
and MacGowan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shark connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Decent striking displayed by MacGowan there.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark moves in looking to clinch but MacGowan pushes him off.
Shark throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark looks to land a left hand but MacGowan moved out of range nicely.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Shark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shark throws a lazy uppercut
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacGowan.
It seemed like Shark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shark.
MacGowan misses with a looping left.
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shark sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Shark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Shark defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan prevents Shark from improving his position.
Shark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
MacGowan 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Shark is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shark defending well though.
Shark is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan looks to land a strike but Shark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
MacGowan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shark's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shark can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacGowan throws a strike but Shark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is pulling down on Shark's head to control his posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shark has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing MacGowan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shark is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - MacGowan pulls down on the head and he's put Shark to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan 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.
The defeated Power Shark had this to say: 'Bullshit!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Paddington (ranked 272 p4p, 33 weight class) and Ernie Tertelgte (ranked 607 p4p, 76 weight class). Paddington comes to the cage accompanied by Broken - Next time around. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Paddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paddington misses with a straight right.
Paddington takes one on the button.
Tertelgte misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tertelgte!
Tertelgte throws a poor cross that misses
and Paddington counters with a left to the body.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Paddington's head but Paddington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paddington scores with a nice right hand.
Paddington throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tertelgte to counter with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paddington tries to move into range but Tertelgte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
David Paddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddington misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paddington. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Tertelgte.
A good leg kick by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddington jabs Tertelgte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paddington misses with a straight left.
Tertelgte misses with a looping left.
Paddington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paddington misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tertelgte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tertelgte misses with a hook. Paddington ducked under it nicely.
Paddington tests Tertelgte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Paddington lands.
Paddington scores with a nice strike.
Ernie Tertelgte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tertelgte throws an off balance right hand
and Paddington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tertelgte throws a shot from downtown. Paddington moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Paddington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tertelgte throws a shot from downtown. Paddington moves away and avoids it.
Paddington scores with the left hand. Tertelgte knows he should have avoided that one.
Tertelgte misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tertelgte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tertelgte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paddington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddington misses with an uppercut
and Tertelgte counters with a straight right hand.
Tertelgte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tertelgte avoids the body shot from Paddington.
Tertelgte throws a lazy right hand but Paddington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paddington throws a shot to the body.
Paddington throws a lazy uppercut
and Tertelgte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paddington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paddington takes one on the button.
Paddington throws a right hand that misses
and Tertelgte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tertelgte misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tertelgte!
Tertelgte misses with a hook. Paddington ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Tertelgte lands.
Paddington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paddington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tertelgte moves away.
Paddington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Paddington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tertelgte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paddington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tertelgte.
Paddington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paddington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tertelgte throws out a loose jab but Paddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paddington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tertelgte looks to land a combination but Paddington avoids it well.
Tertelgte is looking to slow Paddington down with leg kicks.
Paddington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paddington is looking to counter the offense by Tertelgte and move into the clinch.
Tertelgte slips under a jab from Paddington.
Tertelgte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paddington slips a jab and a cross from Tertelgte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tertelgte misses.
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!
Jab, jab by Paddington - just one landing.
Paddington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paddington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Paddington's shoulder, as Paddington tries to avoid the shot.
Tertelgte misses with a lunging right hand
and Paddington counters with a straight right hand.
Paddington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tertelgte.
Paddington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tertelgte throws out the jab.
Paddington misses with a hook
and Paddington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paddington. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paddington scores with a jab. Tertelgte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paddington scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paddington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tertelgte - that will leave a mark!
Tertelgte throws a push kick but Paddington slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte dominated that round.
That's time! Paddington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tertelgte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paddington.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Paddington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Paddington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tertelgte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paddington misses with a left hand
and Tertelgte counters with a series of strikes. Paddington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tertelgte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooh!!! Tertelgte has knocked Paddington down with a huge combo! Tertelgte steps away and waves a wobbly Paddington back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Paddington is rocked!
It looks like David Paddington has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tertelgte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paddington.
Paddington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tertelgte misses with a hook.
Tertelgte throws a hook but Paddington blocks it.
Tertelgte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Tertelgte misses the target.
Paddington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Paddington throwing a counter right hand but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.
Paddington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tertelgte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paddington takes one to the chin there.
Paddington shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tertelgte! But no joy.
Paddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tertelgte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tertelgte thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paddington.
Tertelgte throws a right hand that Paddington ducks under and follows up with a left that Paddington also avoids with ease.
Tertelgte tries to land a leg kick but Paddington saw it coming and moves away.
Paddington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddington scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Paddington.
As Paddington backs off Tertelgte throws a huge counter combo but Paddington manages to avoid it all.
Paddington throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.
Tertelgte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paddington goes for a double leg but Tertelgte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tertelgte continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Paddington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paddington misses with a hook. Tertelgte ducked under it nicely.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Paddington moved out of range nicely.
Tertelgte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tertelgte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddington avoids the head kick by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte ducks under a wild hook from Paddington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tertelgte! But no joy.
Paddington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington throws a looping overhand right but Tertelgte ducks down to avoid it.
Tertelgte throws a shot from downtown. Paddington moves away and avoids it.
Paddington thuds a left hand into Tertelgte's body.
Paddington swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tertelgte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paddington blocks the body kick.
Tertelgte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paddington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tertelgte was well out of range. Poor timing from Paddington.
Tertelgte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paddington lands a head shot.
Paddington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tertelgte finds it's way round the side to connect with Paddington's head.
Tertelgte misses the jab.
Tertelgte throws out a loose jab but Paddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paddington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tertelgte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte misses with a looping left.
Paddington throwing a counter right hand but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.
Paddington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tertelgte was well out of range. Poor timing from Paddington.
Paddington thuds his right hand into Tertelgte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tertelgte lands a jab.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paddington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tertelgte in his tracks.
Paddington lands with a right hand.
Tertelgte scores with a nice strike.
Paddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paddington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tertelgte moves away.
Paddington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tertelgte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tertelgte avoids the body shot from Paddington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tertelgte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Paddington saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte misses with a right hand
and Paddington counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Paddington.
Paddington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paddington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tertelgte can pounce on him.
Tertelgte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tertelgte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paddington is out of range and Tertelgte settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Tertelgte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tertelgte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tertelgte slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Tertelgte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paddington tries to counter by clinching up but Tertelgte breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tertelgte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tertelgte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Paddington's cut.
That's time! Paddington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Paddington dips to his left and cracks Tertelgte with an uppercut!
Tertelgte throws a looping overhand right but Paddington ducks down to avoid it.
Paddington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paddington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
Paddington throws a body shot but no joy.
Paddington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paddington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tertelgte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paddington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Paddington moved out of range nicely.
Paddington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paddington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paddington feinted with a counter takedown.
Tertelgte throws a low kick but Paddington moves out of range easily.
Paddington tries to counter with a takedown but Tertelgte is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Paddington as he connects with a hook.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Paddington's shoulder, as Paddington tries to avoid the shot.
Paddington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Tertelgte misses.
Tertelgte dips to his left and cracks Paddington with an uppercut!
Tertelgte throws a hook but Paddington avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tertelgte throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Paddington to counter with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick but Paddington checks it.
Paddington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paddington attempts a counter takedown but Tertelgte avoids it well and moves away.
Tertelgte thuds his right hand into Paddington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paddington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tertelgte manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Paddington keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Paddington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paddington misses with some punches.
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tertelgte lands with a short shot to the head.
Paddington pulls Tertelgte into guard.
Paddington looking for subs off his back but Tertelgte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paddington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddington actively working from the bottom here.
Paddington is looking to control Tertelgte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paddington avoid being mounted?
Ernie Tertelgte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paddington has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tertelgte escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tertelgte!
David Paddington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddington wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Tertelgte decides to stand back up. Tertelgte steps back and let's Paddington get back to his feet.
Paddington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tertelgte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paddington throws a hook but Tertelgte avoids it easily.
Tertelgte throws an off balance right hand
and Paddington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paddington.
Paddington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tertelgte keeping moving, preventing Paddington from controlling successfully.
Ernie Tertelgte has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paddington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddington working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tertelgte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tertelgte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paddington throws a strike but Tertelgte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paddington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tertelgte is aware though and is defending well.
Paddington wants to control but Tertelgte passes easily into half guard.
Paddington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tertelgte pulls his head out easily.
Tertelgte trying to pass the guard but Paddington defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Tertelgte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tertelgte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Tertelgte!
After winning the bout, Ernie Tertelgte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Allen (ranked 329 p4p, 40 weight class) and Mikhail Orlov (ranked 210 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen misses with a hook.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Orlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
A head kick misses from Orlov.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orlov.
Orlov throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Orlov wants to clinch.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen throws a push kick but Orlov slaps the foot to one side.
Orlov tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Orlov slips a straight right by Allen.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Orlov slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
Orlov throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
A jab from Allen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Allen misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Allen slips a jab from Orlov.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orlov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Orlov tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Orlov slips under a jab from Allen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Allen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Orlov scores with a head kick.
Orlov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen moves into the clinch.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Allen.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen pushes Orlov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Allen.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Orlov takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Orlov looks winded!
Orlov misses with some punches.
Allen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Orlov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Allen lands a body shot.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 George Allen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Orlov throws a solid leg kick but Allen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orlov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Orlov throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov throws a body kick that misses
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen pushes Orlov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Orlov is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allen lands a body shot.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Orlov's head.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
Orlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orlov cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like George Allen has been cut.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlov's elbow.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Allen counters with a quick kick to the body but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Orlov throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Allen misses.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen slips a jab from Orlov.
Orlov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAllen.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orlov jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Orlov lands a head shot.
Orlov defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen throws a counter high kick but Orlov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Allen slips under a jab from Orlov.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Allen works the jab nicely.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Allen.
Orlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orlov under the eye.
Allen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orlov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Allen lands a head shot.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Orlov walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Orlov's ribs.
Orlov looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Orlov ducks down to avoid it.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Orlov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orlov takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Allen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen throws a head kick but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov moves out of range as Allen strikes.
The crowd cheers as Orlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Orlov misses with a kick to the body.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlov walks into a straight right hand from Allen.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Allen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Orlov throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orlov tries to clinch but Allen moves away
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
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 George Allen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Allen!
After the fight, George Allen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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