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HBCC 99 : 99 Bottles of Balls PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zolar Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Zolar Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zolar Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emelianenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz really felt that one!
Emelianenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the position.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Emelianenko is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Cruz crashes against the mat.
Cruz is trying to ground and pound but Emelianenko uses the momentary lack of control by Cruz to regain half guard.
Cruz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz looking to control.
Emelianenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Emelianenko which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tito Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Emelianenko parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Emelianenko to escape.
Emelianenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
Emelianenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Emelianenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz 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.
Cruz throws a strike but Emelianenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looking for subs off his back but Emelianenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko wants to advance to full mount but Cruz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz pulls Emelianenko in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a leg kick.
Cruz shoots and misses
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelianenko is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Emelianenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Emelianenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Zolar Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz dives in and grabs Emelianenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zolar Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp right that sends Cruz to the canvas! Emelianenko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zolar Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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154 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Rodalgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Snorodecki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Snorodecki has knocked Rodalgo down with a huge combo! Snorodecki steps away and waves a wobbly Rodalgo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rodalgo is rocked!
It looks like Michel Rodalgo has been cut.
Snorodecki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Rodalgo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorodecki throws a series of punches but Rodalgo avoids them all with ease.
Snorodecki throws a right hand that misses
and Rodalgo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snorodecki's guard.
Rodalgo seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodalgo looking to pass the guard.
Rodalgo wants to control from the top but Snorodecki keeps moving.
Rodalgois looking to pass into half guard but Snorodecki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Snorodecki is in guard.
Snorodecki wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rodalgo's closed guard. He's half up but Rodalgo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rodalgo pivots and extends the arm, Snorodecki falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rodalgo! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Rodalgo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ari Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All of the Lights. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston Dunham III!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham III throws a head kick that misses
and Gold counters with an inside leg kick.
Gold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunham III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gold misses with an uppercut
and Dunham III counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gold is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunham III manages to avoid it.
Gold slips under a jab.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ari Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold takes a swing at Dunham III's ribcage but misses.
Gold wants to clinch up but Dunham III keeps it at a distance.
Gold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunham III is looking to clinch but Gold is avoiding it.
Gold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dunham III tries to clinch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunham III counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gold's knee momentarily.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Dunham III counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Dunham III moved out of range nicely.
Gold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunham III's calf.
Gold misses with a hook
and Dunham III counters with a series of strikes. Gold will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dunham III tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gold misses with a left hand
and Dunham III counters with a nice leg kick.
Gold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunham III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunham III closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Gold - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dunham III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold slips under a jab.
Dunham III scores with the left hand. Gold knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gold throws a leg kick but Dunham III sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Dunham III.
Dunham III misses with a left hand
and Gold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunham III punishes Gold's body with a nice straight punch.
Gold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Dunham III connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunham III throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham III misses with a left hand
and Gold counters with a low kick, right behind Dunham III 's knee.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunham III was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
The fighters circling - Dunham III throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Dunham III counters with an outside leg kick.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunham III connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunham III lands with an uppercut that bounces Gold off the cage and back into rage.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Dunham III counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold blocks a jab.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunham III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunham III throws a looping overhand right but Gold ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Gold finds it's target.
Dunham III bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gold's head.
Dunham III fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
Gold slips under a jab from Dunham III.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunham III is just out of range.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Dunham III misses.
A good leg kick by Dunham III.
Nice defenses there by Dunham III.
Dunham III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham III rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gold tries to clinch up.
Gold takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Dunham III dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dunham III connects with a right hand. Gold shakes it off.
Gold throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham III counters with a two punch combo.
Gold is rocked!
Gold misses with a right hand
and Dunham III counters with a crisp right that sends Gold to the canvas! Dunham III follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Dunham III!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baba Ram Dass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Posti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba Ram Dass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baba Ram Dass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raimo Posti!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ram Dass!
Posti avoids the head kick by Ram Dass.
Posti closes the distance and clinches up with Ram Dass, looking for a takedown. Posti pushes Ram Dass against the cage but Ram Dass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ram Dass misses with a low kick as Posti jumps back.
Baba Ram Dass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ram Dass throws a front kick aimed at Posti's knee but Posti avoids it well.
Posti moves away from the strike by Ram Dass.
Posti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ram Dass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ram Dass with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ram Dass throws a lazy uppercut
and Posti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ram Dass is trying to get back to full guard.
Ram Dass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Posti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ram Dass tries to roll over but Posti keeps him under control.
Ram Dass is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Posti pulls his head out easily.
Ram Dass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Posti is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ram Dass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ram Dass gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ram Dass is on top in guard.
Ram Dass preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Posti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ram Dass is looking to stand up but Posti won't let him.
Ram Dass trying to move into half guard but instead Posti has managed to sweep!
Ram Dass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Posti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Posti wants to control from the top but Ram Dass keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Posti throwing strikes but missing.
Posti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ram Dass is trying to hold Posti in close to prevent damage but Posti has managed to pass into half guard.
Ram Dass tries to roll over but Posti keeps him under control.
Ram Dass is not content to let Posti control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ram Dass wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Posti.
Ram Dass tries to roll over but Posti keeps him under control.
Posti passes the guard and advances to mount!
Posti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Posti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Posti.
It looks like Baba Ram Dass has been cut.
Ram Dass thows a leg kick but Posti checks it
and Posti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ram Dass wants to hit a switch here but Posti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ram Dass there!
Ram Dass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Posti cracks Ram Dass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baba Ram Dass's cut is getting worse.
Posti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ram Dass can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baba Ram Dass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baba Ram Dass's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raimo Posti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Pujicri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maya's entrance music is The Omen. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Pujicri!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maya clinches up with Pujicri and pushes him back against the cage.
Maya lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Igor Pujicri has been cut.
Maya throws an elbow that misses.
Pujicri avoids a wild elbow strike from Maya.
Maya lands a shot to the body.
Maya manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pujicri looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maya is looking for a kimura here.
Maya uses his free foot to push down on Pujicri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pujicri.
Maya working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pujicri looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Maya! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damien Maya!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Katainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrari's entrance music is Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. A fine choice. 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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194 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
15 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki Katainen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katainen swings widly with a right hand
and Ferrari counters with a thumping low kick.
Katainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferrari counters by moving into the clinch.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Katainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferrari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Katainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferrari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katainen misses with a right hand
letting Ferrari counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Katainen coming out on top.
Ferrari clinches with his opponent.
Ferrari is stalling here.
Katainen misses with a punch to the body.
Katainen tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Katainen back against the cage.
Ferrari landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jyrki Katainen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Katainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katainen can't break the clinch.
Katainen leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Katainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferrari taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Katainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katainen connects with a body shot.
Ferrari wants to clinch up but Katainen keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Katainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Katainen swings widly with a right hand
and Ferrari counters with a head kick.
Ferrari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Katainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katainen can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Ferrari wants to stall.
Katainen has had enough of the clinch but Ferrari keeps him there for the moment.
Katainen tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katainen as Ferrari tries to tie him up.
Ferrari missing with knees to the body.
Katainen is trying to break the clinch but Ferrari is controlling him.
Ferrari missing with knees to the body.
Ferrari stalling.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Katainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ferrari has him pressed against the cage.
Ferrari keeps control of Katainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Katainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferrari won't allow it.
Ferrari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Katainen as the two fighters clinch.
Katainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferrari or not.
Ferrari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Katainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferrari tries to land knees in the clinch but Katainen avoids the damage to the body.
Ferrari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ferrari throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferrari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Katainen misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ferrari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katainen's efforts to push away.
Katainen leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Katainen.
Ferrari scores with a knee to the head.
Katainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferrari up against the cage.
Katainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katainen's efforts to push away.
Katainen tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Katainen back against the cage.
Katainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Katainen is trying to break free.
Katainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jyrki Katainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Katainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Katainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferrari counters with a good, hard body kick but Katainen shrugs it off.
Ferrari throws a head kick that half lands.
Katainen misses with a hook
and Ferrari counters with a head kick.
Ferrari throws a head kick but Katainen moves out of range.
Jyrki Katainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Katainen is having none of it.
Katainen digs a good body shot into Ferrari's ribs.
Katainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferrari was well out of range. Poor timing from Katainen.
Ferrari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferrari tried to score with a low kick but Katainen checks it.
Katainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Katainen is having none of it.
Katainen throws a series of punches but Ferrari moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Katainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Katainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrari.
Ferrari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Katainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferrari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Katainen counters with a series of strikes. Ferrari will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Ferrari.
Jyrki Katainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferrari. Katainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katainen lands a jab to the nose.
Katainen throws a right and a left that Ferrari avoids nicely.
Katainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferrari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Katainen avoids the head kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Katainen. Beautiful body shot.
Katainen misses with a right hand
and Ferrari counters with a low kick, right behind Katainen 's knee.
Ferrari scores with a body shot.
Katainen throws an off balance right hand
and Ferrari counters with a good, hard body kick but Katainen shrugs it off.
Ferrari lands with a nice body punch.
Katainen is breathing heavily.
Katainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Katainen counters with a left and a right that stings Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to close the distance and clinch but Katainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferrari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Katainen misses with a hook. Ferrari ducked under it nicely.
Ferrari wants to clinch.
Katainen throws an off balance right hand
and Ferrari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcus Ferrari is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferrari is looking to land body kicks.
Katainen checks a low kick from Ferrari.
Ferrari tries to clinch but Katainen is having none of it.
Ferrari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Katainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Katainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferrari can pounce on him.
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.
Katainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferrari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katainen manages to avoid it.
Katainen misses with a right hand
and Ferrari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ferrari throws a sloppy head kick and Katainen moves out of range easily.
Ferrari misses the shot to the body.
Ferrari throws a head kick but Katainen moves out of range.
Ferrari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Katainen tries to bum rush Ferrari with a series of wild strikes but Ferrari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferrari.
Katainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferrari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ferrari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jyrki Katainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses.
Katainen digs a good body shot into Ferrari's ribs.
Katainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferrari throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferrari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferrari tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ferrari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Katainen.
Katainen throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Katainen misses with an uppercut
and Ferrari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Katainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferrari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferrari counters with a low kick, right behind Katainen 's knee.
Katainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferrari counters with a nice leg kick.
Katainen throws a series of punches but Ferrari avoids them all with ease.
Katainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Katainen throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferrari tries to clinch up but Katainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Katainen misses with a body punch
and Ferrari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katainen connects with a looping right hand.
Ferrari throws a leg kick which misses Katainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Katainen tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferrari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katainen misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Katainen misses with a double jab
and Ferrari counters with a nice body kick.
Katainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferrari.
Katainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferrari.
Katainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Katainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Katainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferrari.
Ferrari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferrari throws a low kick but Katainen moves out of range easily.
Katainen blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katainen misses with a left hand
and Ferrari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferrari tries to land a front kick but Katainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrari.
Ferrari is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Katainen.
Katainen throws the left hand but Ferrari avoids the punch easily.
Ferrari is looking to wear down Katainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferrari connects with a high kick.
Ferrari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferrari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Katainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferrari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Katainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Ferrari.
Katainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrari manages to avoid it.
Katainen throws a lazy right hand but Ferrari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferrari counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ferrari motions for Katainen to come forward. Ferrari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferrari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katainen.
Ferrari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Ferrari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferrari 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ferrari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Muna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donato Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Muna!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo throws a lazy head kick
and Muna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muna lands a body shot.
Russo throws a body kick the misses
and Muna counters with a nice uppercut.
Muna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Muna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muna throws a body kick the misses
and Russo counters with a good low kick that Muna was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo misses with a left hand
and Muna counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Russo's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo trying to control the position.
Muna stays in close to Russo's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arto Muna has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Russo swings widly with a right hand
and Muna counters with a single leg into guard. Russo didn't expect that.
Muna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muna looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna trying to control the position here.
Muna lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Russo!
Muna moves to the back position.
Muna controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo is taking damage to the body and head.
Russo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Russo is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Muna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Russo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muna.
Donato Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muna sprawls well. Muna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Muna takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Muna.
Russo throws a leg kick
enabling Muna to counter with a crisp jab.
Russo scores with a spinning back kick!
Russo dodges the punch combination from Muna.
Russo misses with a jab to the body
and Muna counters with a right hand to the body.
Arto Muna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Russo was covering up waiting for the punch and Muna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muna wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Muna stands up over Russo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muna landing with the ground and pound.
Muna preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muna wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Muna is stalling in the full guard.
Russo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Muna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arto Muna was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Russo throws a body kick the misses
and Muna counters with a nice uppercut.
Russo misses with a leg kick
and Muna counters with a nice body shot.
Russo swings widly with a right hand
and Muna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muna misses with a wild combination.
Russo misses with a takedown
and Muna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arto Muna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A low kick from Russo is predictable there
and Muna counters with a series of strikes. Russo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Russo thows a leg kick but Muna checks it
and Muna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Russo's knee momentarily.
Muna scores with a takedown into Russo's guard.
Russo is looking to sweep but instead, Muna has passed into half guard.
Well, if Muna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Muna has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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.
Muna can't control as he wanted to and Russo manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Muna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Muna stalling.
Russo is refusing to be controlled, as Muna sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Muna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Donato Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arto Muna was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Russo misses with a jab to the body
and Muna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russo thows a leg kick but Muna checks it
and Muna counters with a shoot takedown. Russo fights it but they end up in guard.
Muna trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Muna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Muna tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arto Muna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arto Muna!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Fetisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fetisov has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roman Fetisov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Duck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Fetisov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Duck.
Fetisov scores with a shot to the body.
Duck throws a lazy uppercut
and Fetisov counters with a low kick, right behind Duck 's knee.
Duck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fetisov manages to avoid it.
Duck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fetisov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Duck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fetisov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fetisov throws a low kick, looking for Duck's leg but Duck calmly moves out of range.
Fetisov just misses with a punch to the body.
Duck misses with a right hand
and Fetisov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fetisov lands a body shot.
Duck lands with a good body shot.
Fetisov throws a low kick but Duck avoids it.
Duck misses with a lunging right hand
and Fetisov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fetisov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duck.
Fetisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fetisov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duck somewhat.
Duck misses with a left hand
and Fetisov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duck thinking.
Duck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fetisov counters with an inside leg kick.
Duck misses with a lunging right hand
and Fetisov counters with an outside leg kick.
Fetisov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Duck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roman Fetisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Duck moves in looking to clinch but Fetisov pushes him off.
Duck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fetisov throws a low kick, looking for Duck's leg but Duck calmly moves out of range.
Fetisov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from Fetisov misses.
Fetisov throws a sloppy head kick and Duck moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fetisov.
Duck misses with a left hand
and Fetisov counters with a nice uppercut.
Duck throws a body punch but Fetisov moves out of range.
Duck throws an off balance right hand
and Fetisov counters with a leg kick.
Duck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fetisov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duck misses with a right hand
and Fetisov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duck misses with a left hand
letting Fetisov counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duck throws an off balance right hand
and Fetisov counters with a series of strikes. Duck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Fetisov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fetisov throws a low kick but Duck avoids it.
Good leg kick by Fetisov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duck throws a lazy uppercut
and Fetisov counters with a low kick, right behind Duck 's knee.
Fetisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duck throws a head kick but Fetisov moves out of range.
Roman Fetisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fetisov throws a leg kick but Duck moved away.
Duck misses with a left hand
and Fetisov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fetisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fetisov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duck rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duck throws a lazy uppercut
and Fetisov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duck's knee momentarily.
Fetisov sizes up Duck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duck misses with a combination
and Fetisov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duck's knee momentarily.
Jab by Fetisov.
Duck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fetisov avoids the body shot from Duck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck is looking to clinch.
Duck misses with a shot to the body
and Fetisov counters with a left and a right that stings Duck.
Duck misses with an uppercut
and Fetisov counters with a thumping low kick.
Duck throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Duck.
Duck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duck swings widly with a right hand
and Fetisov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fetisov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fetisov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fetisov takes a swing at Duck's ribcage but misses.
Fetisov throws a body punch but Duck moves out of range.
Fetisov swinging wildly here.
Duck scores with a hook to the body. Fetisov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duck cracks Fetisov with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Fetisov as he connects with a hook.
Fetisov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duck checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck throws a head kick but Fetisov moves out of range.
Duck throws an off balance right hand
and Fetisov counters with a good low kick that Duck was not able to check.
Duck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fetisov counters with a nice body shot.
Fetisov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Duck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fetisov.
Duck throws a right hand that misses
and Fetisov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fetisov misses the shot to the body.
Duck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Fetisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fetisov throws a nice looking combination but Duck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fetisov counters with a nice leg kick.
Duck throws a nice looking combination but Fetisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fetisov thumps Duck with a low kick.
Duck takes one to the side of the head.
Duck misses with a lunging right hand
and Fetisov counters with a nice leg kick.
Duck looks to clinch
and Fetisov counters with a series of strikes. Duck will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duck misses with an uppercut
and Fetisov counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck throws a nice looking combination but Fetisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duck misses with a jab to the body
and Fetisov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fetisov throws a leg kick
and Duck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fetisov is trying to break the clinch but Duck is controlling him.
Duck throws an elbow but it misses.
Duck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fetisov's efforts to push away.
Fetisov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duck misses with a right hand
and Fetisov counters with a three punch combo that has Duck backing up. Duck nods at Fetisov to acknowledge the strikes.
Fetisov thows a body shot but no joy.
Fetisov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fetisov digs a good hook to Duck's body.
Roman Fetisov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck misses with an uppercut
and Fetisov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fetisov counters with an inside leg kick.
Duck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fetisov counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Duck misses the target.
Duck walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fetisov.
Fetisov thumps Duck with a low kick.
Fetisov misses with a leg kick
and Duck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fetisov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck tries to clinch but Fetisov moves away
and Fetisov counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fetisov. Duck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Fetisov.
Fetisov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duck thuds his right hand into Fetisov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fetisov counters with a nice body shot.
Duck swings widly with a right hand
and Fetisov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fetisov lands a leg kick that knocks Duck off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck misses with a jab to the body
and Fetisov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Duck just misses with a punch to the body.
Duck misses with a shot to the body
and Fetisov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duck looks to score with a jab to the body but Fetisov is just out of range.
Duck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fetisov throws a leg kick which misses Duck's front leg but catches the back leg as Duck tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Fetisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fetisov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Fetisov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuris Margarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margarin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Epic by Faith No More. Nappula has chosen The Troggs- Wild Thing as his entrance music. Jokke Nappula is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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151 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuris Margarin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokke Nappula!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margarin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nappula back to the cage. Margarin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Margarin wants to clinch but Nappula slips to the side
and Nappula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Margarin's knee momentarily.
Margarin fails with a takedown attempt.
Margarin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nappula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Margarin's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Margarin misses.
Margarin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Margarin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nappula feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Margarin's calf.
Nappula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Margarin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuris Margarin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margarin wants to clinch
and Nappula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Margarin thinking.
Margarin tries to clinch but Nappula moves away
and Nappula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuris Margarin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nappula tests Margarin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Margarin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nappula counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Margarin can't keep his opponent in guard - Nappula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Margarin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nappula looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nappula is trying to work for a kimura but Margarin is defending well.
Nappula prevents Margarin from improving his position.
Margarin is trying to stand up here but Nappula is controlling him well.
Nappula works his way into side control.
Nappula has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nappula controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarin is trying desperately to improve position.
Margarin regains half guard.
Nappula trying to pass the guard but Margarin defending well.
Margarin is trying to control but Nappula passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nappula works to advance to full mount. Margarin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Margarin is squirming around, avoiding Nappula's attempts to control the action.
Margarin tries to reverse the position but Nappula maintains control.
Margarin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nappula has taken his back.
Margarin trying to control the position but Nappula manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nappula is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Margarin tries to roll but Nappula sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Nappula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Margarin misses with a takedown attempt
and Nappula counters with a leg kick.
Donk. Nappula catches Margarin right on the button with a cross.
Margarin fails with the takedown
and Nappula counters with a nice leg kick.
Nappula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Margarin misses with an uppercut
so Nappula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Margarin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nappula is aware though and is defending well.
Margarin keeping moving, preventing Nappula from controlling successfully.
Margarin working for a triangle but Nappula defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula wants to control from the top but Margarin keeps moving.
Nappula slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Margarin keeping full guard, as Nappula tries to pass.
Jokke Nappula has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nappula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two 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.
Margarin shoots in and drives through. Nappula sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuris Margarin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margarin tries to clinch
so Nappula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Margarin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nappula on the ground.
Nappula trying to control but Margarin is working from the bottom.
Margarin wants to sweep but no luck.
Margarin working for submissions but it's allowed Nappula to get to half guard.
Margarin tries to get to full guard but Nappula has control of the leg.
Nappula is trying to control the action in half guard but Margarin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarin tries to get to full guard but Nappula has control of the leg.
Nappula trying to control the pace.
Margarin wants to get back to full guard.
Nappula is trying to control the action in half guard but Margarin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Margarin wants to improve his position but Nappula is controlling well.
Nappula controlling the action here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jokke Nappula hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Margarin misses with a body punch
and Nappula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Margarin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Margarin avoids the head kick by Nappula.
Margarin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nappula counters with a nice uppercut.
Nappula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Margarin pinned against the cage. Margarin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yuris Margarin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Margarin looks to clinch
and Margarin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Margarin misses with a double jab
and Nappula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Nappula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Margarin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nappula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Margarin is trying to defend but Nappula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Margarin actively working from the bottom here.
Nappula trying to control the action but Margarin is working from the bottom.
Margarin looking for submissions off his back.
Nappula sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Margarin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Margarin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nappula has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nappula is looking to work his way around to Margarin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Margarin wants to hold on but Nappula pushes him away.
Nappula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Margarin tries to reverse the position but Nappula maintains control.
Margarin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Margarin tries to get out of the position.
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.
Nappula jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Margarin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nappula tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nappula has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nappula advances to full mount.
Margarin is looking to get to half guard.
Nappula content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margarin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nappula blocks the strikes from Margarin.
Margarin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Margarin actively working from the bottom here.
Margarin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jokke Nappula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nappula trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nappula's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Margarin is looking for a sweep. Nappula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yuris Margarin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nappula looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jokke Nappula was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Margarin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nappula sprawls well. Nappula wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Margarin gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jokke Nappula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nappula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Nappula!
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