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OFK 47 - Reilly Vs Wanker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 2249 p4p, 2468 weight class) and Josh Lemoyne (ranked 94 p4p, 102 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slaissi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Lemoyne!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaissi misses with a wild combination.
Lemoyne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slaissi.
Slaissi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lemoyne sprawling to the canvas! Lemoyne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slaissi finish him?!
 Lemoyne is rocked!
 It looks like Josh Lemoyne has been cut.
Slaissi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemoyne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Slaissi drops Lemoyne with a naaaaasty hook - Lemoyne is in real trouble here! Slaissi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slaissi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kk Ww (ranked 1873 p4p, 6322 weight class) and Fred Breaks (ranked 74 p4p, 206 weight class). Fred Breaks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kk Ww!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Breaks!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ww swings away with a body shot that misses
and Breaks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ww is controlling Breaks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Breaks is trying to control the action in half guard but Ww is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Breaks is thwarting Ww's attempts to control the position.
Ww is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breaks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breaks's back!
You can see the frustration on Breaks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ww throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ww not allowing Breaks to control his hands.
Ww trying to control.
Ww is really struggling to control Breaks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww misses with punches from the back.
Breaks trying to control the position but Ww manages to sink in the hooks.
Ww controlling well, preventing Breaks from escaping the position.
Ww is not going to allow Breaks to sit and survive in this position.
Breaks wants to get back to his feet.
Breaks manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Breaks.
Ww working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ww looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Breaks controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Breaks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ww pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaks is keeping the position for now.
Ww is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaks trying to control the position.
Ww trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ww throws a big right hand that misses.
Breaks has his foot on Ww's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ww works his way back into a safe position though.
Breaks striking off his back but it's not causing Ww any problems.
Breaks looking for a guillotine here but Ww defends easily.
Breaks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww thows a body kick. Breaks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Breaks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ww to the ground. Breaks is now in Ww's guard.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Breaks from controlling successfully.
Ww pulls Breaks in close to prevent any damage.
Breaks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ww looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ww will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ww is controlling Breaks's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Breaks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ww throws a low kick but Breaks avoids it.
Ww scores with a one two! Breaks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ww lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Ww.
Breaks walks into a stiff left hand from Ww.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Breaks with that takedown attempt.
Kk Ww seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breaks shoots and misses
and Ww counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Breaks has his takedown stuffed
and Ww counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ww lands with an overhand left.
Ww lands with a good body shot.
Breaks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Breaks gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ww.
Ww is working Breaks over against the cage.
Ww fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ww lands with a short shot to the head.
Breaks successfully pulls guard.
Breaks controls Ww momentarily but Ww frees himself.
Breaks managing to control the position.
Ww passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww lands a nice forearm strike.
Ww lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ww working the head and body with strikes.
Breaks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ww working the ground and pound from side control.
Ww controls the position.
Ww is putting a hurting on Breaks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Breaks struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Ww are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Breaks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ww wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ww working the strikes but Breaks uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Breaks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Breaks is looking to control Ww's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaks avoid being mounted?
Ww trying to pass the guard but Breaks defending well.
Breaks trying to control but Ww postures up.
Ww slows the pace down in half guard.
Breaks landing strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaks wants to get back to his feet.
Ww takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ww is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Breaks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Breaks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ww is one step ahead there.
Ww in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Breaks is looking to stand up but Ww isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaks keeping moving, preventing Ww from controlling successfully.
Breaks has his hands on Ww's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ww stuffs the takedown attempt from Breaks. Breaks gets slowly back to his feet.
Breaks clinches up against the cage.
Breaks tries to pull guard but Ww forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Breaks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ww is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Breaks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breaks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ww is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breaks can do to turn this around?
Breaks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ww counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Breaks misses with a takedown
and Ww connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ww scores with a crisp jab that stopped Breaks in his tracks.
Breaks shoots in for a takedown but Ww shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ww - that will leave a mark!
Ww scoring well with a low kick there.
Ww instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ww.
Ww working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ww lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ww lands with a short shot to the head.
Ww pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Ww lands but Breaks takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Ww.
Ww moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww drops Breaks with a right and a left! Ww comes rushing in but Breaks regains his composure and manages to keep Ww in guard.
Breaks is rocked!
Ww loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ww stops Breaks from standing up.
Ww postures up and lands a big shot to Breaks's brow.
Ww won't allow Breaks to sweep him here.
Breaks is trying to control the position but Ww postures up.
Breaks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ww postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ww postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breaks is looking to sweep but instead, Ww has passed into half guard.
Ww wants to take a breather but Breaks is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ww scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaks tries to get to full guard but Ww has control of the leg.
Ww lands strikes from half guard.
Breaks is trying to stand up here but Ww is controlling him well.
Ww winds up and cracks Breaks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breaks tries to get to full guard but Ww has control of the leg.
Ww is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ww seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breaks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kk Ww overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Breaks wants to improve his position but Ww is controlling well.
Ww not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breaks is looking to control Ww's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaks avoid being mounted?
Breaks actively working from the bottom here.
Ww is keen to just control but Breaks is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ww is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ww connects with a nice short shot to Breaks's temple.
Breaks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ww is keen to just control but Breaks is a slippery customer.
Breaks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ww.
Ww trying to control from half guard but Breaks is working away.
Ww wants to free his trapped foot but Breaks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fred Breaks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kk Ww is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Breaks throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kk Ww showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ww has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kk Ww!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carpenter (ranked 3158 p4p, 2999 weight class) and Yowis Ben (ranked 341 p4p, 324 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yowis Ben was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yowis Ben!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches.
Ben wants a takedown.
Carpenter has hold of one of Ben's legs. Ben is fighting the takedown attempt but Carpenter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Carpenter wants to pass the guard but Ben is keeping the position.
Carpenter throwing strikes but missing.
Ben wants to sweep here but Carpenter controlling him for the moment.
Carpenter stays in close to Ben's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ben looking for a sweep. Not yet Ben, not yet.
Carpenter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carpenter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ben keeping moving, preventing Carpenter from controlling successfully.
Carpenter scoring with some ground and pound.
Carpenter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ben looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carpenter stopping the sweep attempt from Ben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carpenter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carpenter lands a couple of elbows.
Carpenter stopping the sweep attempt from Ben.
Ben has his foot on Carpenter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpenter works his way back into a safe position though.
Ben is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carpenter has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ben is on him like a limpet, forcing Carpenter back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpenter lands with a right to the head.
Carpenter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben is looking for a sweep.
Ben being controlled for a moment.
Ben is trying to control Carpenter's posture but Carpenter avoids it.
Carpenter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ben is not content to let Carpenter control the position.
Ben tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Carpenter easily slips into full mount!
Ben is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ben tries to hold on but Carpenter pushes him away.
Carpenter content just to control the position here.
Carpenter wants to control the pace but Ben is squirming around nicely.
Ben is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Carpenter.
It looks like Yowis Ben has been cut.
Carpenter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Carpenter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ben hang on?
Carpenter controlling the pace for now.
Ben is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yowis Ben's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ben goes for a double leg but Carpenter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carpenter continues to drive forward.
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ben as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Ben as Carpenter shoots in.
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ben but Ben pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Carpenter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpenter gets a clinch.
Carpenter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yowis Ben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carpenter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carpenter has Ben pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carpenter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ben tumbling to the mat - Carpenter dives into Ben's guard.
Ben wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ben is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carpenter is aware though and is defending well.
Carpenter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carpenter preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carpenter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ben looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carpenter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ben on the ground.
Ben regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carpenter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ben is keeping the position for now.
Carpenter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carpenter is sitting in close to Ben's body. Ben has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carpenter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carpenter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ben.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yowis Ben!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illegal Immigrant (ranked 4165 p4p, 3197 weight class) and Dakarai Kasongo (ranked 497 p4p, 403 weight class). Immigrant kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immigrant Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Illegal Immigrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dakarai Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immigrant cracks Kasongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Dakarai Kasongo has been cut.
Immigrant thuds his right hand into Kasongo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Immigrant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasongo on the side of the head.
Immigrant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Immigrant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Immigrant swings for the body but Kasongo moves out of range.
Immigrant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Immigrant lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasongo off the cage and back into range.
That has opened up Dakarai Kasongo's cut even more.
Immigrant throws a right hand that misses
and Kasongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Immigrant won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasongo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kasongo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Kasongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immigrant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kasongo is working to tighten his grip on Immigrant's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Immigrant has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kasongo is really squeezing tight and eventually Immigrant passes out! Kasongo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dakarai Kasongo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 3640 p4p, 3425 weight class) and Vlakan Targa (ranked 450 p4p, 427 weight class). Yoshida comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla . Vlakan Targa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuto Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlakan Targa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Targa is just out of range.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Targa saw that one coming.
Targa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Targa avoids it.
Yoshida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshida pushes Targa up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Targa.
Yoshida pushes Targa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Targa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yoshida swivels and escapes.
Yoshida throws a leg kick
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yoshida won't be happy with that.
Yoshida is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targa trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Targa cracks Yoshida with a big right hand but Yoshida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working.
Targa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Targa is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshida is defending well.
Targa tries for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Targa is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshida is defending well.
Targa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yoshida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Targa but great work by Yoshida.
Targa tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Targa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Targa tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Targa regains half guard.
Targa trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Targa is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Yoshida is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Yoshida is predictable there
and Targa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yoshida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Targa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yoshida tried to score with a low kick but Targa checks it.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Targa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side.
Targa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Targa.
Yoshida jabs at Targa's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida clinches with his opponent.
Yoshida prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt - Yoshida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida misses with a right hand
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlakan Targa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Targa trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida!
Yoshida is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Targa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Targa is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Targa has one foot on Yoshida's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Targa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yoshida avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida tries to land a leg kick but Targa saw it coming and moves away.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targa ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Targa feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targa fails to land the takedown.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Targa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Targa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Targa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
And Targa tries to counter it with a takedown but Yoshida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Targa unleashes a big counter combination but Yoshida bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck for Targa with that takedown attempt.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targa moves away.
Targa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuuto Yoshida dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Targa checks a leg kick.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yoshida is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Targa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targa manages to avoid it.
Jab by Yoshida.
Targa dodges the punch combination from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targa.
Yoshida throws a combination that misses
and Targa counters with a takedown into side control.
Yoshida sneaks out the side door and pushes Targa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yoshida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Targa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Targa tries to counter it with a takedown but Yoshida pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Targa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoshida but Yoshida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Targa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida throws a hook but Targa blocks it.
Targa shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoshida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Targa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yuuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlakan Targa.
Yoshida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshida scores with the left hand. Targa knows he should have avoided that one.
Targa slips under a jab.
Yoshida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Targa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Yoshida can't keep his opponent in guard - Targa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Targa wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yuuto Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Targa connects with a nice short shot to Yoshida's temple.
Targa is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
Targa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Targa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yoshida is defending against the submission attempts here by Targa.
Targa throwing shots but Yoshida is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Targa is just content to waste time from the top position. Yoshida takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Targa trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Targa trying to move into half guard but instead Yoshida has managed to sweep!
Targa controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself.
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Targa's guard.
Targa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targa is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yoshida, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuto Yoshida!
A pretty intense looking Yuuto Yoshida took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 1337 p4p, 1516 weight class) and Phol Boxaaja (ranked 190 p4p, 225 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Boxaaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxaaja darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut.
Tepes Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
Tepes Iii lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii has Boxaaja pushed against the cage.
Tepes Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Tepes Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxaaja breaks from the clinch.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Boxaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Boxaaja throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.
 It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Boxaaja. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxaaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Boxaaja finds it's way through Tepes Iii's defenses.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boxaaja doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxaaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Boxaaja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxaaja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tepes Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Boxaaja jabs Tepes Iii right on the nose. Tepes Iii blinks but takes it well.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxaaja checks it well.
Boxaaja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxaaja throws a lazy head kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Tepes Iii tries to score with a low kick but Boxaaja moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes Iii lands a jab.
Boxaaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Boxaaja is rocked!
Tepes Iii digs a good hook to Boxaaja's body.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Boxaaja looks winded!
Boxaaja switches off momentarily and Tepes Iii cracks him with a monster right hand! Boxaaja topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tepes Iii dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tepes Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Avetisyan (ranked 3380 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Brutalis Rhino (ranked 417 p4p, 283 weight class). Brutalis Rhino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edgar Avetisyan's chin.
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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 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Edgar Avetisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rhino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Avetisyan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhino.
Avetisyan's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rhino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avetisyan is just riding it out for now. Rhino eventually gives up the hold.
Rhino stops Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan is staying active underneath Rhino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhino prevents Avetisyan from standing back up.
Rhino is trying to work for a kimura but Avetisyan is defending well.
Avetisyan is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Rhino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Avetisyan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Avetisyan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avetisyan ducks under a wild hook from Rhino.
Rhino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avetisyan is staying active underneath Rhino, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Rhino is controlling him well.
Rhino wants to free his trapped foot but Avetisyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Rhino is controlling him well.
Rhino wants to free his trapped foot but Avetisyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Rhino trying to control the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rhino working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rhino prevents Avetisyan from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhino is looking to take a break and control but Avetisyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Avetisyan swings for the body but Rhino moves out of range.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Avetisyan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Avetisyan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rhino trying to control the action but Avetisyan is working from the bottom.
Avetisyan prevents Rhino from improving position.
Avetisyan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rhino is controlling him well.
Rhino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet but Rhino drags him back down.
Avetisyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhino is looking to take a break and control but Avetisyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Rhino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Avetisyan is pushing Rhino's head away, looking to escape. Rhino manages to hold on to the position though.
Avetisyan being controlled for a moment.
Avetisyan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avetisyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhino misses with a takedown
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhino misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brutalis Rhino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Avetisyan cracks Rhino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhino darts in looking for a takedown but Avetisyan gets double underhooks and turns Rhino into the cage.
Avetisyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Avetisyan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Edgar Avetisyan has been cut.
Rhino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Avetisyan is trying to stand back up but Rhino is controlling him
Rhino tries to pass to full mount but Avetisyan defends it.
Avetisyan pushes Rhino off looking to stand but Rhino dives back in and keeps control.
Avetisyan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rhino keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avetisyan stops a takedown attempt from Rhino.
Rhino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avetisyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edgar Avetisyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Rhino looking for a takedown.
Rhino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Avetisyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan.
Rhino throws the kick towards the body but Avetisyan avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Avetisyan misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Avetisyan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Avetisyan moves forwards but Rhino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avetisyan's half guard.
Rhino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rhino is breathing heavily.
Avetisyan is trying to stand back up but Rhino is controlling him
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avetisyan keeps working.
Brutalis Rhino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avetisyan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avetisyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhino manages to avoid it.
Rhino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rhino stops Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
Rhino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avetisyan is just riding it out for now. Rhino eventually gives up the hold.
Rhino trying to control from Avetisyan's half guard. Avetisyan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avetisyan can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Avetisyan tries to kick Rhino off but Rhino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rhino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rhino stops Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Rhino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avetisyan is just riding it out for now. Rhino eventually gives up the hold.
Avetisyan pushes Rhino off looking to stand but Rhino dives back in and keeps control.
Rhino wants to work for an arm triangle but Avetisyan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Rhino is controlling him well.
Rhino is trying to control. Avetisyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Avetisyan is trying to stand up here but Rhino is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Avetisyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Avetisyan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Avetisyan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avetisyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhino.
Avetisyan throws a counter high kick but Rhino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rhino misses the body punch
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar Avetisyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutalis Rhino.
Rhino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avetisyan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rhino tries to clinch
and Avetisyan counters with a three punch combo that has Rhino backing up. Rhino nods at Avetisyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Rhino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avetisyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhino manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan connects with a right hand. Rhino shakes it off.
Rhino is rocked!
Avetisyan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rhino's head, knocking him out cold! Avetisyan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edgar Avetisyan!
Edgar Avetisyan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 481 p4p, 1636 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 69 p4p, 184 weight class). Vanorden's entrance music is Squad King Karter. A fine choice. Dela Cruz has chosen This is the Moment as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Vanorden avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands the left hand.
Dela Cruz tries to move into range but Vanorden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Dela Cruz back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dela Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vanorden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz looks to throw the jab but Vanorden is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vanorden digs a good hook to Dela Cruz's body.
Dela Cruz defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the cage.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dela Cruz up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden 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.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden is working Dela Cruz over against the cage.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
Vanorden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
Vanorden is trying to trip Dela Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Dela Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vanorden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Vanorden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Cruz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden controlling the action here.
Vanorden prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Vanorden is taking a breather. Dela Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Vanorden is controlling well.
Vanorden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dela Cruz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Vanorden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dela Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vanorden controlling the action here.
Dela Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Vanorden is very close to passing his half guard.
Vanorden is taking a breather. Dela Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden 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.
Vanorden lands a lovely overhand right.
Dela Cruz staying out of range there.
And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vanorden throws a jab when Dela Cruz was well out of range.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Dela Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range.
Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanorden is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vanorden for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vanorden stalls.
Vanorden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vanorden just leaning against Dela Cruz, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
Dela Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bruce Vanorden is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Vanorden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pressed against the cage.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden cracks Dela Cruz with a nice body shot.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dela Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden slowing the pace effectively.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Bruce Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
Vanorden has hold of one of Dela Cruz's legs. Dela Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but Vanorden gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vanorden stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position.
Vanorden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Vanorden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dela Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanorden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vanorden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vanorden continues to stall.
Vanorden preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dela Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vanorden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dela Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dela Cruz missing with a left hand there. Vanorden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden with a jab.
Vanorden defending well as Dela Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden is looking to counter punch.
Vanorden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dela Cruz on the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a jab to the head.
Dela Cruz moves forwards but Vanorden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanorden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dela Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vanorden rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dela Cruz.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden stalls.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dela Cruzs head.
Vanorden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dela Cruz letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden has Dela Cruz pushed against the cage.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vanorden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pushes Dela Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden is leaning against Dela Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dela Cruz can't fight it off and eventually Vanorden manages to take the fight to the floor. Dela Cruz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
More hug and hope from Vanorden.
Dela Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanorden is one step ahead there.
Vanorden wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
Vanorden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Dela Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Vanorden any problems.
Vanorden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vanorden misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jettrin Saenamuang (ranked 433 p4p, 1623 weight class) and Gene Steve Duterte (ranked 53 p4p, 178 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jettrin Saenamuang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Steve Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saenamuang manages to avoid it.
Saenamuang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saenamuang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Saenamuang.
Duterte misses with the combination.
A low kick from Saenamuang is predictable there
and Duterte counters with a left to the body.
Saenamuang swats away the attempt to clinch by Duterte.
Saenamuang moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Saenamuang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duterte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saenamuang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Saenamuang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duterte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saenamuangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duterte scores with a jab. Saenamuang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Duterte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenamuang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duterte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duterte throws the left hand but Saenamuang avoids the punch easily.
Duterte checks a low kick from Saenamuang.
Duterte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duterte lands a right hook to the body.
Saenamuang lunges at Duterte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duterte's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Saenamuang. Those never looked like landing.
Duterte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saenamuang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duterte misses with a hook.
Saenamuang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saenamuang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duterte circles away quickly and effectively.
Saenamuang misses with a low kick as Duterte jumps back.
Duterte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saenamuang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gene Steve Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saenamuang tries to bum rush Duterte with a series of wild strikes but Duterte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Duterte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saenamuang looks to land a combination. Duterte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saenamuang tries to bum rush Duterte with a series of wild strikes but Duterte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Duterte.
Saenamuang misses with a series of wild punches.
Duterte drives through and clinches with Saenamuang against the cage.
Duterte misses with the head strike.
Saenamuang blocking some punches.
Saenamuang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Duterte.
Duterte misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Duterte.
Duterte misses with some punches.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang is leaning against Duterte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saenamuang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Duterte.
Saenamuang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duterte 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.
Duterte tries to clinch but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Duterte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saenamuang fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saenamuang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte lunges at Saenamuang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saenamuang's hand.
Duterte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saenamuang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duterte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duterte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Gene Steve Duterte has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duterte misses the shot to the body.
Saenamuang throws a series of punches but Duterte avoids them all with ease.
Duterte tries to clinch up but Saenamuang circles away and keeps his distance.
Duterte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saenamuang dodges the punch combination from Duterte.
Duterte misses with a double jab.
Duterte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saenamuang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duterte closes the distance and pushes Saenamuang back into the cage.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Saenamuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Saenamuang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jettrin Saenamuang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gene Steve Duterte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saenamuang moves out of range as Duterte strikes.
A punch combination from Duterte misses.
Saenamuang slips a jab from Duterte.
Duterte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saenamuang defending well as Duterte loads up on a big left hand.
Jettrin Saenamuang is winning the standup battle so far.
Duterte throws a body shot but no joy.
Saenamuang is looking for a counter combo.
Duterte lands with a nice body punch.
Jettrin Saenamuang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saenamuang misses with a low kick as Duterte jumps back.
Duterte cracks Saenamuang with a good jab.
Duterte lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
Saenamuang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saenamuang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duterte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saenamuang doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte swings for the body but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Saenamuang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duterte will feel that in the morning.
Duterte misses with a body shot.
Saenamuang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saenamuang is looking to slow Duterte down with leg kicks.
Duterte tries to clinch up.
Saenamuang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duterte lands a jab-cross combination.
Duterte throws a shot from downtown. Saenamuang moves away and avoids it.
Duterte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saenamuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saenamuang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Duterte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duterte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saenamuang to score with a decent uppercut.
Duterte tries to clinch but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Duterte connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duterte tests Saenamuang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang moves away from the strike by Duterte.
Duterte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saenamuang.
Duterte lands a slapping body shot.
Duterte throws an off balance right hand
and Saenamuang counters with a left and a right that stings Duterte.
Saenamuang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Duterte.
Duterte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saenamuang circles away quickly and effectively.
Saenamuang tried to counter with a leg kick but Duterte avoided it.
Saenamuang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duterte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duterte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duterte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duterte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang is looking for a counter combo.
Duterte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte dodges the punch combination from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Duterte.
Some wild striking there from Duterte.
Duterte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duterte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Duterte checks the leg kick.
Saenamuang scoring well with a low kick there.
Saenamuang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duterte.
Duterte drives through and clinches with Saenamuang against the cage.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saenamuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duterte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duterte moves away from the strike by Saenamuang.
Duterte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saenamuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duterte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saenamuang misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saenamuang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duterte throws a shot to the body.
Saenamuang misses with a looping right.
Duterte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duterte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duterte clinches up against the cage.
Duterte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Saenamuang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Steve Duterte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gene Steve Duterte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saenamuang.
Duterte lands with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duterte checks a leg kick.
Saenamuang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saenamuang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duterte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saenamuang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saenamuang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duterte checks the leg kick.
Duterte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duterte scores with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Saenamuang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Duterte.
Saenamuang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duterte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Duterte.
Duterte misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saenamuang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duterte closes the distance and clinches.
Saenamuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saenamuang slips under a jab from Duterte.
Saenamuang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
Duterte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duterte scores with a jab. Saenamuang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saenamuang throws a low kick but Duterte moves out of range easily.
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saenamuang moves away.
Duterte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saenamuang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saenamuang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saenamuang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saenamuang manages to avoid it.
Duterte connects with a single shot there.
Duterte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saenamuang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saenamuang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saenamuang throws a low kick but Duterte avoids it.
Saenamuang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duterte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duterte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saenamuang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab
letting Duterte counter with a right hand.
Duterte rushes Saenamuang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duterte lands a body shot.
Duterte pushes Saenamuang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saenamuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duterte is looking to clinch.
Duterte misses the shot to the body.
Saenamuang throwing a counter right hand but Duterte manages to avoid it.
Duterte forces Saenamuang back against the cage and clinches.
Saenamuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saenamuang keeps the fight on the outside.
Duterte throws a hook to the side of Saenamuang's head but Saenamuang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saenamuang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duterte closes the distance and pushes Saenamuang back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duterte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saenamuang backwards.
Duterte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
Saenamuang blocking some punches.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Saenamuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saenamuang keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Saenamuang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duterte throws a body punch but Saenamuang moves out of range.
Duterte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duterte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duterte checks the leg kick.
Duterte tries to close the distance and clinch but Saenamuang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duterte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Steve Duterte really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Steve Duterte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Saenamuang does no damage.
Duterte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saenamuang misses with a low kick.
Saenamuang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saenamuang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duterte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duterte throws a hook but Saenamuang avoids it easily.
Duterte moves into the clinch.
Saenamuang lands a left hand.
Saenamuang blocking some punches.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saenamuang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saenamuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Duterte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenamuang scores with a shot to the side of Duterte's head.
Duterte misses with a punch to the body.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saenamuang blocks a body shot from Duterte.
Duterte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saenamuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duterte tries to clinch up but Saenamuang circles away and keeps his distance.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duterte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saenamuang, pushing him back against the cage.
Duterte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duterte misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duterte.
Saenamuang blocks an uppercut.
Saenamuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte misses with a left hand
and Saenamuang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saenamuang misses with a double jab.
Saenamuang misses with an uppercut. Duterte saw that one coming.
Duterte misses with an uppercut.
Saenamuang moves away from the strike by Duterte.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saenamuang manages to avoid it.
Saenamuang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duterte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duterte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saenamuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Duterte.
Duterte avoids the head kick by Saenamuang.
Duterte closes the distance and pushes Saenamuang back into the cage.
Duterte throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saenamuang or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Saenamuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saenamuang throws a punch but it's blocked by Duterte.
Duterte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duterte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saenamuangs head.
Saenamuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saenamuang.
Duterte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Duterte as the two fighters clinch.
Duterte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duterte lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saenamuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duterte misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duterte misses with a hook.
Saenamuang avoids the body shot from Duterte.
Saenamuang moves out of range as Duterte strikes.
Saenamuang looks for the body kick but Duterte saw that one coming.
Duterte tries to clinch but Saenamuang is having none of it.
Jab by Duterte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saenamuang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duterte.
Saenamuang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A shot to the liver by Duterte. Beautiful body shot.
Duterte's corner calls for a 1-2. Duterte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duterte stuns Saenamuang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Steve Duterte dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gene Steve Duterte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Duterte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duterte rushes Saenamuang and presses him up against the cage.
Duterte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duterte lands a nice uppercut.
Duterte lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Duterte.
A short right from Saenamuang on the inside.
Saenamuang breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Duterte coming out on top.
Duterte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duterte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Saenamuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saenamuang throws a low kick but Duterte moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duterte.
Duterte scores with a decent looking hook.
Saenamuang misses with the combination.
Duterte slips a straight right by Saenamuang.
Saenamuang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duterte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saenamuang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duterte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duterte scores with a hook.
Saenamuang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duterte.
Saenamuang misses with a hook. Duterte ducked under it nicely.
Duterte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gene Steve Duterte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang tries to bum rush Duterte with a series of wild strikes but Duterte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saenamuang swinging wildly here.
Duterte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saenamuang throws a sloppy head kick and Duterte moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saenamuang throws a solid leg kick but Duterte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saenamuang.
Saenamuang looks to land a left hand but Duterte moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Duterte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saenamuang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duterte.
A little jabbing left from Duterte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duterte instigates a clinch.
Duterte misses with a punch to the body.
Gene Steve Duterte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saenamuang.
Duterte working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duterte.
Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Saenamuang breaks the clinch.
Duterte wants to clinch up but Saenamuang keeps it at a distance.
Saenamuang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duterte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duterte throws a big shot that misses.
Saenamuang throws a big counter combination but Duterte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duterte misses with a wild body shot.
Duterte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duterte misses the jab.
Duterte has Saenamuang up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte misses with a body punch.
Duterte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saenamuang blocking some punches.
Saenamuang blocking some punches.
Saenamuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duterte tries to throw a body punch but Saenamuang avoids it by throwing Duterte back against the cage.
Duterte swings wildly with an uppercut but Saenamuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saenamuang breaks the clinch.
Duterte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saenamuang.
Jettrin Saenamuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saenamuang looks to land a combination but Duterte avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Steve Duterte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duterte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Steve Duterte!
Gene Steve Duterte is the new featherweight champion!
Gene Steve Duterte decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John C Reilly (ranked 216 p4p, 1171 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 31 p4p, 156 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by John C. Reilly Funniest Moments. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John C Reilly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker swinging wildly here.
Jab from Wanker.
Wanker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wanker doesn't seem phased though.
Wanker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wanker scrambles back to his feet.
Wanker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reilly defends it nicely.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown but Reilly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wanker avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Wanker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reilly, as that shot connected.
Wanker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
A big left from Wanker misses.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Wanker feints the counter takedown.
Reilly with a nice cross.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reilly crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wanker - the referee stops the clock and Reilly gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wanker. Reilly manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reilly punishes Wanker's body with a nice straight punch.
Wanker just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanker lands a nice looking body shot.
Wanker 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.
Wanker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wanker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Wanker.
Reilly cracks Wanker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wanker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Wanker.
Reilly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wanker sprawling to the canvas! Wanker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reilly finish him?!
Wanker is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Wanker tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Reilly wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John C Reilly!
John C Reilly retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, John C Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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