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AFLC: Challenger Series 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrus Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takanori Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrus Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi lands a jab-cross combination.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Gomi is out of range.
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Gomi slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Gomi slips a jab from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas misses with a left hand
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomi.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Gomi staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Gomi throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas lands with a hook. Gomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi slips a straight right by Thomas.
Gomi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrus Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gomi slips under a jab.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Tyrus Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomi scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Gomi moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas misses with a left hand
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomi defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomi scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Gomi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gomi scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi slips under a jab.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomi counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Gomi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyrus Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomi as he connects with a hook.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gomi misses.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Gomi moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Gomi misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Thomas 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Gomi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Gomi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Gomi.
Gomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomi scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Thomas scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a hook
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Gomi is rocked!
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas misses with a hook.
Gomi swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Gomi's shoulder, as Gomi tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas 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.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Gomi is out of range.
Thomas throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gomi to the canvas! Gomi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Thomas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrus Thomas!
Tyrus Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Bisping could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Evans's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Evans!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bisping misses.
Bisping misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Bisping misses.
Evans slips under a jab from Bisping.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bisping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bisping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a head kick.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Bisping shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bisping lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bisping loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Bisping misses with a straight left.
Bisping thuds his right hand into Evans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Bisping backing up. Bisping nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Bisping looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Bisping is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bisping is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Bisping circles away and we're back to standing.
Bisping drops Evans with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Evans looks back up at him and smiles so Bisping waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Evans is rocked!
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Bisping looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Bisping throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Bisping throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bisping throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Bisping misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Michael Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bisping looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Bisping. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Evans.
Bisping misses with a straight left.
Evans is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bisping is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Evans.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans defending well as Bisping loads up on a big left hand.
Evans defending well as Bisping loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Bisping misses.
Evans slips a straight right by Bisping.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans moves away from the strike by Bisping.
Evans moves out of range as Bisping strikes.
Bisping looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Bisping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bisping lands a right hook to the body.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bisping.
Bisping is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Bisping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bisping misses with a straight right.
Bisping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping throws a looping overhand right but Evans ducks down to avoid it.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
Bisping throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Bisping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bisping trying to control but Evans postures up.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Bisping is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bisping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bisping tries to get out of the position.
Bisping tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans thows a huge punch but Bisping dodges it nicely.
Evans wants to stand up but Bisping manages to regain full guard.
Bisping managing to control the position.
Bisping had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping 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.
Bisping trying to control the position here.
Evans stops Bisping from standing up.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bisping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bisping is trying to keep Evans in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're going to have a standup here because Michael Bisping wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bisping throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bisping looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
A slow jab from Bisping misses its intended target.
Bisping slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bisping misses with a looping left.
Bisping lunges at Evans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Evans's hand.
Bisping bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Bisping.
Bisping connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bisping. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
Bisping throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping 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.
Bisping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bisping works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Bisping scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bisping throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans tries to clinch up
and Bisping counters with a huge left! Evans is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bisping isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Evans from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bisping!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bisping!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marius Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Marcello (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marius Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick Marcello!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello swings widly with a right hand
and Marcello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcello misses with a left hand
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marcello misses with a left hand
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Marcello misses.
Marcello throws a shot from downtown. Zaromskis moves away and avoids it.
Marcello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaromskis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcello throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaromskis.
Marcello is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good exchange - Marcello coming out on top.
Zaromskis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcello to score with a decent uppercut.
Dominick Marcello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcello throws the left hand but Zaromskis avoids the punch easily.
Marcello misses with a left hand
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marcello misses with a left hand
and Zaromskis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcello misses with an uppercut
letting Zaromskis counter with a right hand.
Marcello misses with a hook
letting Zaromskis counter with a right hand.
Marcello misses with a straight right.
Marcello misses with a left hand
and Zaromskis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcello misses with a right hand
letting Zaromskis counter with a right hand.
Marcello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marcello wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Marcello as he connects with a hook.
Marcello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaromskis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcello swings widly with a right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaromskis slips a straight right by Marcello.
Marcello scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcello.
Zaromskis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Marcello misses.
Zaromskis moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcello misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaromskis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcello throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaromskis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaromskis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaromskis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcello misses with an uppercut
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcello throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcello throws a right hand that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaromskis on the side of the head.
Marcello misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcello misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcello misses with a hook
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcello.
Marcello throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaromskis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcello moves out of range as Zaromskis strikes.
Zaromskis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Zaromskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcello misses with an uppercut
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Marcello.
Dominick Marcello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaromskis moves away from the strike by Marcello.
Zaromskis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcello throws the left hand but Zaromskis avoids the punch easily.
Marcello throws a right hand that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marcello thinking.
Zaromskis walks into a jab.
It looks like Marius Zaromskis has been cut.
Marcello misses with a looping right.
Marcello misses with an uppercut
and Zaromskis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcello misses with a right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcello misses with a left hand
and Zaromskis counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcello cracks Zaromskis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Marcello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcello misses with a hook.
Marcello throws a right hand that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Marcello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marius Zaromskis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marcello looks to land a right hand but Zaromskis moved out of range.
Marcello swings widly with a right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcello throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaromskis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcello throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dominick Marcello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcello connects with a jab.
Marcello throws an off balance right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcello misses with an uppercut
and Zaromskis counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaromskis slips a straight right by Marcello.
Marcello throws a jab when Zaromskis was well out of range.
Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcello.
Marcello throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaromskis counters with a nice body shot.
Marcello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaromskis.
Marcello throws a hook but Zaromskis avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello avoids the body shot from Zaromskis.
A jab from Zaromskis misses.
A slow jab from Marcello misses its intended target.
Zaromskis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcello.
Marcello throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
Marcello throws an off balance right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a nice body shot.
Zaromskis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marcello loads up on a big right hand but Zaromskis slips the punch.
Marcello throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaromskis counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaromskis defending well as Marcello loads up on a big left hand.
Marcello throws out a loose jab but Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaromskis slips a jab from Marcello.
Marcello throws a shot from downtown. Zaromskis moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis missing with a left hand there. Marcello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcello throws a right hand that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcello throws a right hand that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcello swings widly with a right hand
and Marcello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaromskis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaromskis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcello misses with an uppercut
letting Zaromskis counter with a right hand.
Marcello misses with a straight right.
Zaromskis cracks Marcello with a good jab.
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!
Marcello missing with a left hand there. Zaromskis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcello misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaromskis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zaromskis fails to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Zaromskis fails to land.
Marcello blocking some punches.
Marcello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcello swings widly with a right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marcello swings widly with a right hand
and Zaromskis counters by moving into the clinch.
Zaromskis swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaromskis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcello misses with a hook
and Zaromskis counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcello connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marcello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Marcello misses.
Marcello misses with a hook
and Zaromskis counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcello throws a lazy right hand but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaromskis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marcello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaromskis.
Marcello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaromskis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcello misses with a hook. Zaromskis ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcello throws out a loose jab but Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcello misses with a left hand
letting Zaromskis counter with a right hand.
Marcello getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaromskis slips a straight right by Marcello.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Marcello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Marcello misses.
Marcello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaromskis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Marcello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marius Zaromskis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zaromskis thows a body shot but no joy.
Marcello misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaromskis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcello as he avoids it easily.
Marcello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaromskis.
Marcello throws out a loose jab but Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcello throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaromskis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaromskis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcello misses with a hook. Zaromskis ducked under it nicely.
Marcello has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marcello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcello throws a lazy right hand but Zaromskis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcello looks to land a left hand but Zaromskis moved out of range nicely.
Marcello throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marcello swings widly with a right hand
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcello clobbers Zaromskis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaromskis staying out of range there.
Marcello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaromskis.
Zaromskis slips a straight right by Marcello.
Zaromskis slips a jab from Marcello.
Marcello throws a right hand that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Marcello misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcello misses the target.
Zaromskis blocks a jab.
Marcello throws out a loose jab but Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaromskis counters with a straight right hand.
Zaromskis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marcello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaromskis is rocked!
Marcello throws an off balance right hand
letting Zaromskis counter with a right hand.
Oh Zaromskis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaromskis ducks under a wild hook from Marcello.
Marcello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcello throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaromskis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcello misses with an uppercut
and Zaromskis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcello misses with a looping right.
Marcello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marcello lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominick Marcello!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connors comes to the ring accompanied by Stinkfist by Tool. Tyler Connors had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connors shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a low kick, right behind Connors 's knee.
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
Cage throws a good cross that connects.
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tyler Connors has been cut.
Johnny Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connors is breathing heavily.
Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage lands a head kick!
Cage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Connors is rocked!
Cage lands a big head kick that sends Connors tumbling to the mat! Cage takes a step backwards and waves Connors back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Connors is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Cage and Connors falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Cage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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