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OFK 55 - Vanorden Vs Cuba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shigatsu Miyamoto (ranked 3798 p4p, 4894 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 326 p4p, 383 weight class). Miyamoto comes into the arena with 82.99 FM blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigatsu Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willshire looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyamoto is just out of range.
Miyamoto tries to counter by clinching up but Willshire breaks away and moves out of range.
Willshire throws a lazy body kick
and Miyamoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Miyamoto just content to control the position.
Willshire wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Miyamoto seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Willshire is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Shigatsu Miyamoto!
Shigatsu Miyamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 6350 p4p, 6792 weight class) and Till Lindemann (ranked 245 p4p, 208 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Till Lindemann!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindemann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindemann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindemann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Valentine connects with a nice looking jab.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindemann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindemann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindemann fails with the takedown
and Lindemann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Till Lindemann.
Lindemann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindemann looks winded!
Valentine blocks a jab.
Lindemann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindemann tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lindemann thinking.
Valentine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindemann throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine with a jab.
Till Lindemann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valentine feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lindemann sprawling to the canvas! Lindemann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valentine finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine steps in with a hook that catches Lindemann right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Valentine follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lindemann looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 3807 p4p, 3899 weight class) and Titanas Kuvaldovicius (ranked 161 p4p, 162 weight class). Titanas Kuvaldovicius is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Titanas Kuvaldovicius!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koererlaerer scores with a takedown into Kuvaldovicius's guard.
Koererlaerer landing some decent shots from guard.
Koererlaerer distracts Kuvaldovicius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuvaldovicius has an active guard here but Koererlaerer has managed to pass into half guard.
Kuvaldovicius has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuvaldovicius is trying to maintain the position but Koererlaerer is very close to passing his half guard.
Koererlaerer lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuvaldovicius is looking for a sweep. Koererlaerer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuvaldovicius is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
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. Koererlaerer connects with a nice short shot to Kuvaldovicius's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuvaldovicius tries to get to full guard but Koererlaerer has control of the leg.
Kuvaldovicius trying to control here.
Koererlaerer lands strikes from half guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to take a break and control but Kuvaldovicius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koererlaerer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kuvaldovicius wants to improve his position but Koererlaerer is controlling well.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuvaldovicius wants to control the action here but instead Koererlaerer manages to pass to full mount!
Koererlaerer unloading with bombs!
Kuvaldovicius is looking to get to half guard.
Koererlaerer looking to control but Kuvaldovicius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuvaldovicius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer breaks from Kuvaldovicius's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koererlaerer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuvaldovicius is looking to escape.
Koererlaerer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of good shots and Kuvaldovicius has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Kuvaldovicius's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuvaldovicius prevents Koererlaerer from getting a body triangle.
Kuvaldovicius is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Koererlaerer looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Koererlaerer lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuvaldovicius is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kuvaldovicius takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on Kuvaldovicius's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Koererlaerer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
 Kuvaldovicius is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koererlaerer is looking to control Kuvaldovicius but Kuvaldovicius is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kuvaldovicius is still in real trouble! Can Koererlaerer finish him?
Koererlaerer is raining down hard shots and and Kuvaldovicius has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Karsten Koererlaerer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shen Kuei (ranked 3054 p4p, 21711 weight class) and Wolfhard Klugman (ranked 395 p4p, 684 weight class). Wolfhard Klugman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shen Kuei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfhard Klugman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuei lands a front kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Klugman.
Klugman looking to control but instead Kuei has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kuei tries to kick Klugman off in order to stand up. Klugman Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Klugman just content to control the position.
Klugman is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuei is defending well.
Kuei is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Klugman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuei is not content to let Klugman control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klugman controlling the position from side mount.
Kuei is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Klugman slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuei stops Klugman from passing to mount.
Kuei's coaches at DK MMA 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.
Kuei wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klugman has time to react.
 It looks like Wolfhard Klugman has been cut.
Kuei lands with an uppercut that bounces Klugman off the cage and back into range.
Klugman blocks a jab.
Klugman blocks a head kick by Kuei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Klugman is predictable there
and Kuei counters with a stiff right hand.
Klugman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kuei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klugman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuei as he jumps to the side.
Klugman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kuei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klugman circles away.
Klugman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuei throws out the jab.
Kuei throws an off balance right hand
and Klugman counters with a three punch combo that has Kuei backing up. Kuei nods at Klugman to acknowledge the strikes.
Klugman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuei throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klugman throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuei counters with a flying knee that drops Klugman! Kuei dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shen Kuei!
Shen Kuei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lemoyne (ranked 2977 p4p, 3141 weight class) and Balal Lama (ranked 123 p4p, 130 weight class). Balal Lama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Lemoyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lama misses the shot to the body.
Lama shoots in for a takedown but Lemoyne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lama misses with a combination
and Lemoyne moves into the clinch.
Lama managing to block the knees to the body from Lemoyne.
Lama wants a takedown.
Lemoyne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lemoyne lands a nice elbow.
Lemoyne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lama up against the cage.
Lemoyne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lemoyne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Josh Lemoyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balal Lama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemoyne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lemoyne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemoyne controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama has a couple of punches blocked by Lemoyne.
Lama is looking for a takedown.
Lemoyne lands a nice elbow.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside.
Lemoyne lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lama fails to land.
Lemoyne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lemoyne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lama.
Lemoyne working Lama over with knees to the body.
Lama looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lemoyne.
Lama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemoyne lands a nice elbow.
Lama tries to circle away but Lemoyne has him pinned against the cage.
Lama takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside that Lama shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside that Lama shrugs off.
Lama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lemoyne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lama tries for a takedown but Lemoyne manages to get underhooks.
Lemoyne lands a good knee to the midsection. Lama won't want to take too many of those.
Lemoyne tries a knee to the head but Lama blocks it.
Lama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemoyne after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Lemoyne.
Nice elbow from Lemoyne.
It looks like Balal Lama has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lemoyne.
Lemoyne lands a damaging elbow.
Lemoyne gets underhooks to prevent Lama's takedown attempt.
Lemoyne with a knee to the head.
Lemoyne lands a body shot.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside.
Lemoyne crunches a lovely knee into Lama's ribcage.
Lemoyne working Lama over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemoyne lands a knee to the head.
Lemoyne landing knees to the head.
Lemoyne with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lemoyne.
Lemoyne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemoyne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemoyne prevents it.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lemoyne.
Lemoyne lands a good knee to the midsection. Lama won't want to take too many of those.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside that Lama shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lama takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've been informed that Lama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lemoyne lands a damaging elbow.
Lemoyne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lemoyne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama takes an elbow to the temple.
Lemoyne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lama's face.
Lemoyne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lemoyne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemoyne throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Lemoyne.
Lemoyne lands an elbow that stopped Lama in his tracks for a moment.
Lemoyne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemoyne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lemoyne lands an elbow that stopped Lama in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lama takes an elbow to the temple.
Lemoyne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lemoyne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Lemoyne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balal Lama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lama darts in looking for a takedown but Lemoyne gets double underhooks and turns Lama into the cage.
Lama throws a head kick that misses.
Lemoyne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lama has a takedown stuffed.
Decent striking displayed by Lama there.
Lemoyne gets tackled into the cage by Lama. Lama maintains the clinch.
Lemoyne scores a nice knee to the body.
Lemoyne scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lama is breathing heavily.
Lemoyne landing knees to the body.
Lemoyne lands a nice elbow.
Lemoyne scores a nice knee to the body.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemoyne working Lama over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lemoyne lands a damaging elbow.
Lemoyne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lemoyne working Lama over with knees to the body.
Lemoyne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside.
Lemoyne pushes Lama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lemoyne lands a damaging elbow.
Lemoyne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lama's face.
Lemoyne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemoyne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lemoyne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lama's defenses.
Lemoyne working Lama over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lemoyne.
Lemoyne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lemoyne scores with a knee to the head.
Lemoyne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lama is looking for a takedown.
Josh Lemoyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balal Lama.
Lemoyne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lama's defenses.
Lama takes an elbow to the temple.
Lemoyne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lemoyne lands an elbow that stopped Lama in his tracks for a moment.
Lama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lemoyne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lemoyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lama.
Lemoyne defending well as Lama loads up on a big left hand.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Lama.
Lemoyne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lama.
Lemoyne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama throws a solid leg kick but Lemoyne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lama.
Lama throws a sloppy head kick
and Lemoyne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lemoyne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lemoyne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lama's defenses.
Lemoyne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lemoyne.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside that Lama shrugs off.
Lemoyne lands a nice elbow.
Lemoyne lands a good knee to the midsection. Lama won't want to take too many of those.
Lama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lemoyne crunches a lovely knee into Lama's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemoyne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lemoyne has Lama pushed against the cage.
Lama has Lemoyne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lemoyne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lemoyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Lama controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lemoyne lands a damaging elbow.
Lemoyne has Lama pressed against the cage.
Lama is working for takedown but Lemoyne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lemoyne lands an elbow just above Lama 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemoyne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lemoyne.
Lemoyne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lama.
Lama being controlled against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemoyne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Lemoyne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balal Lama's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Lemoyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lama.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lama is defended easily by Lemoyne.
Lemoyne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lama.
Lama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lemoyne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lemoyne tries to land a knee to the head but Lama blocks with his arms.
Lama wants a takedown.
Josh Lemoyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balal Lama.
Lama tries to throw a body punch but Lemoyne avoids it by throwing Lama back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lemoyne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lemoyne tries a knee to the head but Lama blocks it.
Lama being controlled against the cage.
Lama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemoyne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemoyne lands a damaging elbow.
Lemoyne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lemoyne lands a nice knee to the body.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside.
Lemoyne prevents the takedown attempt.
Josh Lemoyne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemoyne misses with a knee strike.
Lemoyne lands a nice knee to the body.
Lemoyne leaning against his opponent.
Lemoyne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lama's defenses.
Lemoyne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lama can do to turn this around?
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside.
Lemoyne looking to throw knees to the head but Lama is blocking nicely.
Lama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemoyne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lemoyne lands an elbow just above Lama 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lama looking for a takedown.
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!
Lemoyne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lemoyne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Lemoyne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lemoyne lands an elbow just above Lama 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lemoyne.
Lemoyne lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lemoyne.
Lemoyne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lemoyne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lemoyne obliges.
Lemoyne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lemoyne is leaning against Lama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemoyne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemoyne lands an elbow inside that Lama shrugs off.
Lemoyne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lama's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lemoyne.
Lemoyne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lama can't get the takedown.
Lemoyne lands an elbow just above Lama 's eye.
Lemoyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemoyne working Lama over with knees to the body.
Lemoyne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lemoyne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lemoyne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemoyne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lemoyne lands a damaging elbow.
Lemoyne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Lemoyne.
Lemoyne landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lemoyne obliges.
Lemoyne stalling against the cage.
Lemoyne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lemoyne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lemoyne working Lama over with knees to the body.
Lemoyne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lemoyne regains guard.
Lemoyne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lama on the ground.
Lama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lama won't allow Lemoyne to get back to his feet.
Balal Lama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemoyne can't keep his opponent in guard - Lama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Lemoyne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemoyne, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Lemoyne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1582 p4p, 2926 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 180 p4p, 314 weight class). Yayi Zinsou had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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34 - 43 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 24 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zinsou throwing strikes but missing.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou gets to his feet and stands over Suckerpunch, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Suckerpunch felt that one! Zinsou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Suckerpunch from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Patill (ranked 1157 p4p, 3931 weight class) and Emory Terranova (ranked 134 p4p, 335 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Patill might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Soldiers eyes. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Patill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emory Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Terranova has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Patill jumps guard.
Patill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Terranova controls the pace.
Terranova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patill is keeping the position for now.
Patill managing to control the position.
Terranova trying to control but Patill is working from the bottom.
Terranova tries to free his leg and advance position but Patill is retaining full guard.
Terranova postures up and lands a big shot to Patill's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patill keeping moving, preventing Terranova from controlling successfully.
Terranova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terranova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terranova is fighting to break Patill's control of his arms but Patill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova won't allow Patill to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patill keeping moving, preventing Terranova from controlling successfully.
Terranova tries to free his leg and advance position but Patill is retaining full guard.
Patill has his hands on Terranova's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Terranova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patill is keeping the position for now.
Terranova wants to control from the top but Patill keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emory Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova scores with a hook.
Terranova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Patill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terranova throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Terranova tries to get set, Patill tries to push him back and clinch up but Terranova manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patill leaves Terranova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Terranova clinches with his opponent.
Terranova wants to get back to striking at distance but Patill won't allow it.
Terranova pushes off an throws an elbow but Patill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Patill is working for takedown but Terranova is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patill has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Terranova clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patill controlling well, preventing Terranova from escaping the position.
Patill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Terranova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Patill trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Terranova doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patill has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Terranova.
Terranova trying to control the hands but Patill breaks the grip.
Terranova tries to escape but Patill has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Patill wants to control but Terranova is keeping busy.
What can Terranova do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Terranova is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova covering up well and avoiding damage.
Terranova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Patill controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terranova tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terranova staying busy and making it hard for Patill to control.
Terranova just trying to survive but Patill is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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 John Patill will probably get the nod.
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.
Patill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terranova.
Terranova throws a right and a left that Patill avoids nicely.
Terranova tries for a takedown but Patill circles away easily
and Patill moves into the clinch.
Terranova tries to land a knee to the head but Patill blocks with his arms.
Terranova tries to circle away but Patill has him pinned against the cage.
Patill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patill checks a leg kick.
Patill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Terranova lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Terranova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patill shoots in looking for a takedown but Terranova manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patill tries to keep at a distance but Terranova has taken the fight into the clinch.
Terranova gets through Patill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patill pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Terranova trying to control but Patill is working from the bottom.
Patill pulls Terranova in close to prevent any damage.
Patill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terranova.
Terranova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patill controlling Terranova's posture.
Terranova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patill has his foot on Terranova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Terranova works his way back into a safe position though.
Patill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Patill tries to get out of the position.
That's two 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.
Terranova wants to pass the guard but Patill is keeping the position.
Terranova trying to control the position from guard on top but Patill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terranova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Patill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patill slips under a jab.
Terranova moves into range and clinches up with Patill.
Terranova wants a takedown but no success here.
Terranova misses with an elbow over the top.
Terranova misses with an elbow strike.
Patill manages to pull guard.
Patill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patill is pulling down on Terranova's head to control his posture.
Terranova won't allow Patill to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Patill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Terranova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patill is keeping the position for now.
Terranova scoring with some ground and pound.
Terranova chips away with some ground and pound.
Terranova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Patill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Terranova looking to pass the guard.
John Patill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Patill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patill keeping moving, preventing Terranova from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Patill pulls Terranova in close to his closed guard and prevents Terranova from doing any damage or advancing position.
Patill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terranova's guard.
Terranova trying to control the position.
Terranova is wriggling around but Patill manages to pass to half guard.
Patill frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terranova is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emory Terranova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Terranova gets a clinch.
Terranova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Terranova taking a breather.
Terranova working aggressively here.
Terranova successfully pulls guard.
Patill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patill trying to control the position from guard on top but Terranova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova wants to sweep here but Patill controlling him for the moment.
Terranova controls Patill momentarily but Patill frees himself.
Terranova wants to sweep here but Patill controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Terranova throws a body kick that misses.
Patill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Terranova moves into the clinch.
Patill has Terranova pressed against the cage.
Patill lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Terranova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Terranova wants to get back to his feet but Patill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Patill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Terranova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova lands a jab.
Terranova cracks Patill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Terranova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terranova misses with the body kick
and Patill counters with a shoot takedown. Terranova fights it but they end up in guard.
Patill is stalling in the full guard.
Terranova looking to control.
Patill trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Terranova trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Terranova wants to sweep here but Patill controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Patill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patill shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Terranova was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Terranova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Terranova works over Patill's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emory Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terranova has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emory Terranova!
Our winner, Emory Terranova, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated John Patill had this to say: 'I really felt like I had a good fight there today, obviously I'm disappointed in the result but better believe that the crusher WILL BE BACK!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amin Farrokhi (ranked 826 p4p, 818 weight class) and Luke Mad Onion (ranked 104 p4p, 102 weight class). Farrokhi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Canggung. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amin Farrokhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mad Onion, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mad Onion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Farrokhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mad Onion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farrokhi.
Mad Onion has managed to clinch.
Farrokhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mad Onion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mad Onion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Mad Onion.
Farrokhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farrokhi throws an overhand right that lands on Mad Onion's shoulder, as Mad Onion tries to avoid the shot.
Farrokhi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Khabiri Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Farrokhi misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mad Onion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mad Onion lands a big head kick that sends Farrokhi tumbling to the mat! Mad Onion takes a step backwards and waves Farrokhi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Farrokhi is rocked!
 It looks like Amin Farrokhi has been cut.
Mad Onion connects with a nice cross there... Farrokhi is looking wobbly and Mad Onion recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Farrokhi to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mad Onion jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Mad Onion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 277 p4p, 949 weight class) and Luther Jackson (ranked 47 p4p, 136 weight class). Jackson has chosen Come As You Are - Nirvana as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Tiramanti scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiramanti lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiramanti loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Jab by Tiramanti.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiramanti misses the target.
Tiramanti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiramanti's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiramanti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiramanti looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Tiramanti misses.
Jackson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tiramanti fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Tiramanti throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti retains his light heavyweight title!
Cesare Tiramanti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 284 p4p, 586 weight class) and Horace Cuba (ranked 49 p4p, 79 weight class). Vanorden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Unstoppable . 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden digs a good body shot into Cuba's ribs.
Cuba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vanorden slips a jab and a cross from Cuba.
Vanorden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown but Vanorden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Vanorden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Cuba.
Cuba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vanorden throws a hook but Cuba avoids it easily.
Cuba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
Cuba tries to clinch up but Vanorden circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanorden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cuba momentarily.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cuba.
Cuba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vanorden throws a hook but Cuba avoids it easily.
Vanorden throws a shot to the body.
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 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuba on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanorden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big left from Vanorden misses.
Cuba wants to counter the offense by Vanorden and move into the clinch position.
Vanorden cracks Cuba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cuba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Cuba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanorden throws a jab when Cuba was well out of range.
Cuba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cuba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vanorden lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuba's head.
Vanorden looks to throw the jab but Cuba is out of range.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuba.
A little feinted left hand from Vanorden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vanorden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuba throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden scores with a decent looking hook.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Cuba.
Cuba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden lands with a straight right. Cuba didn't see that one coming.
Cuba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanorden. That snapped Cuba's head back.
Vanorden tests Cuba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuba misses with a hook
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuba swings for the body but Vanorden moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cuba is rocked!
Vanorden weaves into range and cracks Cuba right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cuba goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Vanorden is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden retains his heavyweight title!
Bruce Vanorden 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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