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HBCC 30 : Road To The Title PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gio Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meekus Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gio Naza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meekus Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder is looking to score with low kicks.
Thunder throws a low kick, looking for Naza's leg but Naza calmly moves out of range.
Naza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Naza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thunder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Thunder wants to control but Naza is keeping busy.
Thunder throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Naza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thunder wants to control but Naza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Naza is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza misses with a low kick.
A big right from Naza misses.
Gio Naza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thunder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thunder gets back to half guard.
Naza slips a nice elbow through Thunder's hands, connecting with Thunder's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thunder is trying to maintain the position but Naza is very close to passing his half guard.
Naza is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Naza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Naza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Naza winds up and cracks Thunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Naza working Thunder over with strikes.
Naza 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.
Thunder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thunder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard.
Thunder trying to hold on to Naza's head to control him but Naza postures up.
Naza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Naza controlling the action here.
Naza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naza lands a nice short elbow.
Naza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Naza trying to control from half guard but Thunder is working away.
Thunder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naza pulls his head out easily.
Naza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Naza is controlling well.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naza's back!
Naza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a punch to the head.
Thunder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Naza manages to stand up with Thunder still on his back. Eventually Thunder drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Naza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Naza prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Naza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naza not doing much here.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Naza is controlling well.
Thunder is not content to let Naza control the position.
Gio Naza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Naza is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza working Thunder over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naza winds up and cracks Thunder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naza is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thunder trying to control but Naza postures up.
Naza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thunder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naza scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Naza.
Naza prevents Thunder from improving his position.
Naza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Naza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Naza is looking to take a break and control but Thunder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naza lands with a punch from half guard.
Thunder gets back to full guard.
Naza is pushing down on Thunder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thunder is fighting to maintain full guard but Naza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Naza is trying to control the action in half guard but Thunder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Naza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder managing to control the position.
Naza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Naza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thunder is keeping the position for now.
Thunder manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thunder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naza is looking to escape.
Naza is really trying hard to get 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.
Thunder scoring with strikes but Naza is staying in there.
Thunder punching from mount but Naza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thunder throwing strikes but Naza bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Naza keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Naza has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thunder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Naza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gio Naza dominated that second round.
That's time! Naza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Naza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naza checks a leg kick.
Thunder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naza.
Nice takedown defense from Thunder. No joy for Naza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gio Naza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naza looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Naza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunder avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunder avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naza takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Gio Naza has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naza misses with a takedown attempt - Thunder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thunder circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Naza drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Thunder follows Naza to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meekus Thunder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Van Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikael Van Ironfist!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Van Ironfist both land. Nice combination.
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Ironfist forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Van Ironfist ducks down to avoid it.
Van Ironfist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moore. Moore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Ironfist with a jab.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Van Ironfist moved out of range.
Van Ironfist lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Moore misses
and Van Ironfist counters with a one-two to the body.
Moore throws a combination. Van Ironfist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mikael Van Ironfist has been cut.
Van Ironfist throws a one two combo.
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!
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore misses with the combination.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Ironfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Ironfist moves away.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Ironfist slips under a jab from Moore.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Jab by Moore.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Ironfist was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Van Ironfist slips under a jab.
Van Ironfist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Ironfist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Ironfist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Ironfist moves away.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Ironfist moves away.
Van Ironfist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Ironfist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Ironfist's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Van Ironfist ducks down to avoid it.
Van Ironfist lands with a cross.
Van Ironfist lands the left hand.
Van Ironfist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Ironfist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Ironfist.
Jeff Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Ironfist closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Van Ironfist moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Van Ironfist finds it's way through Moore's defenses.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikael Van Ironfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Van Ironfist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Ironfist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Ironfist lands in his opponent's guard.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Van Ironfist from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Ironfist's guard.
Van Ironfist keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Van Ironfist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moore is controlling him.
Van Ironfist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Ironfist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Moore trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Van Ironfist trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Ironfist is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Van Ironfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Van Ironfist counter with a right hand.
Van Ironfist staying out of range there.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Van Ironfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Ironfist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Ironfist is just out of range.
Moore cracks Van Ironfist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Ironfist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
Van Ironfist is working the combinations to good effect here.
Van Ironfist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore misses with a hook to the body
and Van Ironfist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Ironfist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Ironfist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Van Ironfist ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Ironfist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Nice jab there from Van Ironfist.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Van Ironfist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Van Ironfist'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.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moore takes a swing at Van Ironfist's ribcage but misses.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Ironfist moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Ironfist to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Ironfist moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Ironfist.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Ironfist moves away.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist scores with a punch to the head.
Jeff Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Ironfist.
Mikael Van Ironfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Ironfist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist blocks a jab.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Van Ironfist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Van Ironfist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Ironfist works over Moore's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Ironfist misses with a double jab.
Van Ironfist misses with a few strikes there.
Van Ironfist tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Ironfist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Van Ironfist settles back down.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore throws a jab when Van Ironfist was well out of range.
Moore looks to land a combination but Van Ironfist avoids it well.
Van Ironfist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Ironfist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
No joy there for Van Ironfist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Ironfist with a nice cross.
Van Ironfist slips under a jab from Moore.
Nice jab there from Van Ironfist.
Moore thuds a left hand into Van Ironfist's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Ironfist is breathing heavily.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Ironfist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Ironfist throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist misses with a wild combination.
Moore misses with a hook. Van Ironfist ducked under it nicely.
Van Ironfist ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Ironfist slips under a jab from Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Van Ironfist closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Ironfist with a jab.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Ironfist.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Van Ironfist scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van Ironfist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Van Ironfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Ironfist throws out a powerful jab.
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Ironfist's head backwards.
Moore tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Van Ironfist's ribs.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Van Ironfist moved out of range.
Van Ironfist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Ironfist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Ironfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Van Ironfist saw that one coming.
Moore takes a swing at Van Ironfist's ribcage but misses.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a hook but Van Ironfist avoids it easily.
Van Ironfist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore cracks Van Ironfist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Mikael Van Ironfist's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore checks a leg kick.
Van Ironfist slips a jab from Moore.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist lands with an overhand left.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Van Ironfist to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Ironfist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moore.
Van Ironfist slips under a jab.
Van Ironfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Van Ironfist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Ironfist cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moore.
Van Ironfist scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore throws a head kick but Van Ironfist moves out of range.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Moore misses the jab.
Van Ironfist throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Van Ironfist's shoulder, as Van Ironfist tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Van Ironfist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Ironfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Ironfist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Van Ironfist.
Moore tries a head kick but it misses.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Ironfist moves away.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Ironfist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Ironfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Van Ironfist's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Ironfist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Ironfist is looking to clinch.
Van Ironfist slips under a jab from Moore.
Moore misses the jab.
Van Ironfist scores with a jab. Moore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Van Ironfist saw that one coming.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Ironfist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Ironfist.
Moore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Van Ironfist.
Moore jabs at Van Ironfist's body.
Van Ironfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Van Ironfist moved out of range nicely.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Ironfist manages to avoid it.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Ironfist.
Moore moves forwards but Van Ironfist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Ironfist.
Moore blocks a head kick by Van Ironfist.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moore on the side of the head.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Ironfist looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Moore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Ironfist throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist slips under a jab.
Van Ironfist slips a jab from Moore.
Van Ironfist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore cracks Van Ironfist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Van Ironfist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Van Ironfist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Ironfist tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Ironfist misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Van Ironfist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Ironfist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Ironfist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist wants to clinch.
Van Ironfist lands the left hand.
Van Ironfist throws a front kick aimed at Moore's knee but Moore avoids it well.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moore throws a body punch but Van Ironfist moves out of range.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Ironfist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Van Ironfist with a nice cross.
Van Ironfist 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.
Moore misses with a hook.
Van Ironfist defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Van Ironfist.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Van Ironfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Ironfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Van Ironfist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Ironfist tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a hook.
Moore throws a body punch but Van Ironfist moves out of range.
Van Ironfist ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore takes a swing at Van Ironfist's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Van Ironfist.
A jab from Moore misses.
Moore misses the jab.
Van Ironfist cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Van Ironfist slips a jab from Moore.
Van Ironfist moves away from the strike by Moore.
Van Ironfist moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Van Ironfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Van Ironfist saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Ironfist.
Nice uppercut there from Van Ironfist.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Moore!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ermirio de Moraes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'Vai Explodir' by Pregador Luo. Luther is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saxon - Crusader. Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Luther!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luther misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Ermirio de Moraes coming out on top.
Luther takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ermirio de Moraes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ermirio de Moraes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ermirio de Moraes connects with a nice looking jab.
Luther is rocked!
Luther misses with a looping right.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a jab but it's blocked by Luther.
Ermirio de Moraes lands with a straight right. Luther didn't see that one coming.
Luther is still on wobbly legs! Can Ermirio de Moraes finish him?
Ermirio de Moraes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luther seems to have recovered his senses.
Luther looks gassed!
Ermirio de Moraes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ermirio de Moraes drives through and clinches with Luther against the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a good knee to the midsection. Luther won't want to take too many of those.
Luther has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ermirio de Moraes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ermirio de Moraes.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ermirio de Moraes.
Ermirio de Moraes stalling.
Luther tries to throw a body punch but Ermirio de Moraes avoids it by throwing Luther back against the cage.
Luther missing with knees to the body.
Ermirio de Moraes lands an elbow inside that Luther shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes slowing the pace effectively.
Luther drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ermirio de Moraes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luther shoots in but Ermirio de Moraes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Luther.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a shot to the body.
Luther is trying to maintain a safe position but Ermirio de Moraes gets an underhook and turns Luther into the cage.
Ermirio de Moraes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luther's defenses.
It looks like Christian Luther has been cut.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ermirio de Moraes cracks Luther with a nice body shot.
Ermirio de Moraes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ermirio de Moraes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luther breaks from the clinch.
Ermirio de Moraes scores with a one two! Luther had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luther takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ermirio de Moraes lands a big uppercut and Luther crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luther looks OK. Ermirio de Moraes waves Luther back to his feet!
Luther on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ermirio de Moraes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luther's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ermirio de Moraes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ermirio de Moraes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luther takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Ermirio de Moraes.
A cross from Ermirio de Moraes lands.
Ermirio de Moraes scores with the left hand. Luther knows he should have avoided that one.
Ermirio de Moraes connects with a solid leg kick.
Ermirio de Moraes lands the left hand.
Ermirio de Moraes throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Luther colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ermirio de Moraes as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Luther is left battered and dazed whilst Ermirio de Moraes and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Ermirio de Moraes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Howie Mandell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandell comes into the arena with Yes blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hagert's choice of entrance music: Romanimies laulaa. Howie Mandell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howie Mandell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rainer Hagert!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagert lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mandell will feel that in the morning.
Mandell throws a nice looking combination but Hagert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mandell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hagert sprawls well. Hagert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mandell gets slowly back to his feet.
Hagert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Howie Mandell has been cut.
Hagert slaps away a takedown attempt from Mandell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mandell is looking to clinch but Hagert is avoiding it.
Hagert connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandell. Mandell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Mandell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hagert moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hagert leaves Mandell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Mandell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandell misses with a combination
and Hagert counters with a nice leg kick.
Hagert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandell is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hagert stalks Mandell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mandell's face. Mandell staggers backwards, shaken.
Mandell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hagert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mandell's knee momentarily.
Hagert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hagert scores with a one two! Mandell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Howie Mandell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hagert does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Hagert as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Hagert.
Hagert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hagert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandell if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice combination there by Hagert.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hagert. Mandell shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagert throws a front kick that sends Mandell stumbling back into the cage.
Mandell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hagert, as that shot connected.
Hagert is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hagert is looking to slow Mandell down with leg kicks.
Mandell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hagert to score with a decent uppercut.
Hagert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howie Mandell's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut there from Hagert.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hagert.
Hagert lands a nice looking body shot.
A left and a right from Hagert both land. Nice combination.
Hagert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Howie Mandell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hagert scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagert scores with a spinning back kick!
Hagert lands with a kick to the temple. Mandell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hagert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mandell.
Hagert scores with a one two! Mandell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mandell walks into a stiff left hand from Hagert.
Hagert scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jeez, Howie Mandell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mandell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hagert. That one must have hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mandell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hagert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Hagert.
Hagert has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hagert. That's going to slow Mandell down.
Hagert displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hagert feints and then cracks Mandell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mandell down.
Good leg kick by Hagert there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hagert feints and then cracks Mandell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mandell down.
Mandell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hagert.
Mandell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mandell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mandell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandell fails with the takedown
and Hagert counters with a stiff right hand.
Hagert scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hagert.
Hagert lands with a kick to the temple. Mandell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Howie Mandell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rainer Hagert!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Nancy Sings - Jandek as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Luke Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Troy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troy.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Troy.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Troy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Christian Troy has been cut.
Troy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Troy missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson knocks Troy to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Troy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a strong strike to the head of Troy. That's dazed him! Anderson looking to finish here. Troy is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Anderson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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284 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Chapman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chapman is trying to keep Green in close.
Green tries to stand but Chapman is controlling from the bottom.
Green postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chapman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Green, into his guard.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chapman passes into side control.
Green looking for a sweep but Chapman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman landing shots from mount.
Green tries to lock up and control but Chapman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Green is looking to improve his position but Chapman isn't that keen on the idea.
Chapman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chapman tries to control but Green wriggling away.
Green can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman controlling from the full mount.
Green regains half guard.
Chapman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Green.
Green is looking to regain half guard here but Chapman keeps moving and retains side control.
Green is not content to let Chapman control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green wants to control but Chapman postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chapman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Chapman takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Chapman lands a nice looking body shot.
Green closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chapman to the mat! Chapman manages to get full guard.
Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chapman dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chapman passes into half guard.
Green is breathing heavily.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Green isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chapman stacks Green on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chapman!
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Chapman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green walks into a jab.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chapman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Chapman misses with a straight left.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chapman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Chapman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Chapman tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman which made him look bad.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapman as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Chapman.
Chapman lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Chapman.
Chapman scores with a punch to the head.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chapman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chapman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chapman works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like James Green has been cut.
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!
Chapman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
Chapman with a hook.
Chapman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Green right on the button. Green goes down! Chapman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Chapman gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Chapman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by entrance. 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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159 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Ng!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Gomi closes the distance and clinches up with Ng, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes Ng against the cage but Ng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ng doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomi circles away.
Ng slips under a jab from Gomi.
Ng missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Gomi looks for a takedown but Ng sprawls well.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi scores with a jab.
Ng moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Gomi misses.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Gomi misses
and Ng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ng rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi throws a combination that misses
and Ng counters by moving into the clinch.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Ng manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takanori Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Ng is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ng lands with a left to the head.
Ng looking to throw knees to the head but Gomi is blocking nicely.
Gomi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gomi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ng gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomi.
Ng tries a knee to the head but Gomi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ng throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nick Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ng tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ng finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Takanori Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Ng misses.
Ng closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomi lands a body shot.
Ng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gomi is rocked!
Gomi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ng counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi blocks a head kick by Ng.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Ng. No joy for Gomi on that attempt.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Ng misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng has managed to clinch.
Gomi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ng leaning against his opponent.
Ng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ng pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gomi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ng regains guard immediately.
Gomi won't allow Ng to get back to his feet.
Gomi stopping the sweep attempt from Ng.
Gomi postures up in Ng's guard and throws a big left but Ng blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng pushes Gomi off and gets back to his feet.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ng throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomi.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Ng ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Ng does no damage.
Ng rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ng will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Gomi. That snapped Ng's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Ng dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab from Ng.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ng clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ng manages to break the clinch.
Ng misses with the combination.
Gomi connects with a looping right hand.
Gomi throws a shot to the body.
Gomi stalks Ng and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ng's face. Ng staggers backwards, shaken.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Ng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gomi.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomi slips nicely into half guard.
Gomi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ng is trying to control but can't.
Gomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ng keeps working.
Gomi 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.
Ng pushes Gomi off looking to stand but Gomi dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Gomi there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gomi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomi is trying for a kimura here. Ng looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gomi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takanori Gomi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Mousaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousaki comes into the arena with I'M Back blaring out of the sound system. Savage is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vote With a Bullet by Corrosion of Conformity. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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21
177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenji Mousaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a head kick but Mousaki moves out of range.
Mousaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Mousaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Savage's half guard.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mousaki.
Savage is refusing to be controlled, as Mousaki sits in half guard.
Mousaki works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousaki advances to mount.
Mousaki has control of Savage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Savage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Savage is bucking up trying to escape but Mousaki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousaki landing punches.
Savage tries to lock up and control but Mousaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mousaki is landing with some decent strikes but Savage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Savage is desperately trying to improve his position but Mousaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Mousaki's attempts to control the action.
Mousaki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Savage is now in Mousaki's guard. A big mistake from Mousaki there, giving up the dominant position!
Savage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savage passes Mousaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savage is working for a kimura but Mousaki is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mousaki.
Mousaki tries to bench press Savage off him but Savage keeps the position.
Mousaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savage.
Mousaki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Savage wants to control for a moment but Mousaki uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mousaki 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.
Mousaki actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousaki is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mousaki trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savage throws a head kick that Mousaki semi-blocks.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Mousaki as he checks the leg kick.
Mousaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousaki circles away.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage clinches.
Mousaki managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Mousaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Mousaki dodges an elbow strike from Savage.
Savage pushes off an throws an elbow but Mousaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savage just leaning against Mousaki, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Savage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Savage.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Savage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mousaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage tries to clinch but Mousaki is having none of it.
Mousaki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Savage looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mousaki is defending well. Savage quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mousaki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Savage celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Savage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the cage accompanied by He-Man Theme and Yelling . Osbourne has chosen Mr Crowley as his entrance music. Dolph Fredriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Crowley Osbourne's chin.
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crowley Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne shoots in looking for a takedown. Fredriksson tries to sprawl out of it but Osbourne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fredriksson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Osbourne moved out of range.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Osbourne avoids it easily.
Osbourne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Osbourne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Osbourne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osbourne content to control rather than advance.
Fredriksson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osbourne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Osbourne throwing shots but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Osbourne trying to control from Fredriksson's half guard. Fredriksson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fredriksson misses with a hook.
Osbourne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fredriksson defends it nicely.
Osbourne misses with a hook. Fredriksson ducked under it nicely.
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown but Fredriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dolph Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crowley Osbourne.
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.
Nice defenses there by Osbourne.
Fredriksson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Osbourne backs up against the cage.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Osbourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Osbourne also avoids with ease.
Fredriksson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fredriksson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fredriksson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Osbourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Osbourne moves out of range as Fredriksson strikes.
Fredriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osbourne moves away.
Osbourne avoids the body shot from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut.
Osbourne shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Fredriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osbourne.
Osbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Fredriksson. No joy for Osbourne on that attempt.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osbourne.
Nice sprawl there from Fredriksson as Osbourne shoots in.
Fredriksson tries to bum rush Osbourne with a series of wild strikes but Osbourne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osbourne fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredriksson digs a good hook to Osbourne's body.
Fredriksson lands an overhand right.
Fredriksson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osbourne manages to avoid it.
Fredriksson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dolph Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Osbourne moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands with a straight right. Osbourne didn't see that one coming.
Fredriksson misses with an uppercut.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredriksson thows a body shot but no joy.
Osbourne staying out of range there.
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Osbourne drops his hands momentarily and Fredriksson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fredriksson sizes up Osbourne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fredriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osbourne.
Fredriksson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osbourne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fredriksson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Fredriksson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fredriksson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Osbourne staying out of range there.
Osbourne staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Osbourne with that takedown attempt.
Fredriksson scores with a three punch combo!
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Osbourne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osbourne circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredriksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dolph Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crowley Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.
Fredriksson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab
and Osbourne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Osbourne from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fredriksson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osbourne landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredriksson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fredriksson tries to get out of the position.
Fredriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osbourne.
Osbourne looking to pass the guard.
Fredriksson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osbourne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson throws out a loose jab but Osbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Osbourne's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands a slapping body shot.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab
and Osbourne counters with a shoot takedown. Fredriksson fights it but they end up in guard.
Osbourne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osbourne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osbourne prevents Fredriksson from getting back to his feet.
Osbourne is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredriksson has wrist control.
Osbourne wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.
Osbourne trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Fredriksson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osbourne on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredriksson, not yet.
Osbourne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Osbourne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredriksson lands a two punch combo.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Osbourne was well out of range.
Osbourne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Osbourne moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osbourne's head backwards.
Fredriksson cracks Osbourne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Osbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crowley Osbourne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Osbourne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osbourne controlling from the top position.
Osbourne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredriksson is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Osbourne passes into half guard.
Fredriksson trying to control but Osbourne postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Osbourne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Osbourne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fredriksson is trying to stand up here but Osbourne is controlling him well.
Osbourne is nestled in close to Fredriksson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osbourne trying to pass the guard but Fredriksson defending well.
Osbourne passes to side control.
Osbourne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredriksson tries to bench press Osbourne off him but Osbourne keeps the position.
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.
Osbourne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fredriksson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Osbourne working the ground and pound but Fredriksson is defending the strikes.
Fredriksson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osbourne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fredriksson is avoiding damage well.
Osbourne landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osbourne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fredriksson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Osbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osbourne tries to move to mount but Fredriksson blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne working away.
Osbourne lands a few punches from side control.
Fredriksson gets back to half guard.
Osbourne trying to control from half guard but Fredriksson is working away.
Osbourne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Fredriksson is trying to stand.
Osbourne works his way into full mount!
Osbourne wants to control the pace but Fredriksson is squirming around nicely.
Osbourne goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fredriksson is on top in guard.
Osbourne keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crowley Osbourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Osbourne 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crowley Osbourne!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JD Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JD Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Susi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wood takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.
Wood throws a looping overhand right but Susi ducks down to avoid it.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
Wood throws a series of punches but Susi moves out of range.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Susi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to de liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Wood throws a right hand that Susi ducks under and follows up with a left that Susi also avoids with ease.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Susi doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
Wood's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
JD Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Wood.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Susi ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Wood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wood.
Susi looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Susi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wood!
Susi trying to control but Wood is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi has hold of Wood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wood is looking to get to half guard.
Susi tries to control but Wood wriggling away.
Susi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wood working to try and regain half guard.
Susi goes for an armbar but Wood turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wood.
Wood pushes down on Susi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood decides to stand up.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
JD Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi shoots in and bounces Wood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood wants to stand up but Susi is controlling him.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Susi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Susi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Wood thows a body shot but no joy.
Wood tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to de liver by Wood. Beautiful body shot.
Susi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Susi somewhat.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Wood does it's job there.
Susi fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Wood.
JD Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wood.
Wood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
JD Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Susi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
JD Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Susi walks into a straight right hand from Wood.
Susi blocks a jab.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Wood misses with a straight right.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good work by Susi as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wood scores with a head kick.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Susi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wood is fending him off so far but Susi persists. Nope, Wood circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Susi shoots in.
Wood thuds a left hand into Susi's body.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Susi takes one to the chin there.
Wood throws and low kick but Susi moves out of range easily.
Wood connects with a jab.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Susi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Susi in his tracks.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood jabs at Susi's body.
Wood connects with the punch.
Wood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wood misses with a hook. Susi ducked under it nicely.
Susi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wood defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Wood throws a right and a left that Susi avoids nicely.
Susi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Susi dives in and grabs Wood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes down on Susi's head and hops out.
JD Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood with a nice cross.
Wood throws a lazy right hand but Susi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wood dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wood lands a jab to Susi's midsection.
Wood lands a right hook to the body.
Wood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Susi shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Susi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wood connects with a right hand. Susi shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Susi.
Wood throws a right and a left that Susi avoids nicely.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood throws a hook but Susi avoids it easily.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood scores with a jab to the body.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Susi.
Susi walks into a stiff left hand from Wood.
Susi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Susi ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Susi looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
JD Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Wood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Susi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wood avoids it really well and circles away.
Susi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wood to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wood swinging wilding here.
Susi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
Susi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wood.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Susi has a takedown stuffed.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
Wood takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Susi.
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Susi's head.
Wood throws a jab when Susi was well out of range.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Susi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wood takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.
Susi takes one to the side of the head.
Wood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
JD Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Wood misses with an uppercut. Susi saw that one coming.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood scores with a jab.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
JD Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wood!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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