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AFLC 50: Dabrowski Vs Avalon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters by clinching up.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
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!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Walker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Walker throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Walker swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Walker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Walker clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walker rushes Silva and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Silva prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva is pressed up against the ropes. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walker avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva lands a head kick!
Silva slips under a jab.
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Anderson Silva's cut even more.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Walker throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Walker avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Walker has managed to clinch.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The cut above Anderson Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Brandon Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Walker looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Brandon Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker lands with a good body shot.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker blocks a jab.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Silva moves forwards but Walker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walker!
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Walker!
Brandon Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muniek Ziomek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muniek Ziomek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Manson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson jabs at Ziomek's body.
Ziomek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ziomek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ziomek passes Manson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ziomek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziomek has gone for a leg lock! Manson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziomek's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Manson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziomek keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Ziomek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziomek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson passes Ziomek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manson is pressing down on Ziomek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ziomek is holding on for now.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Ziomek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziomek tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziomek is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.
Ziomek tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ziomek is looking to improve his position.
Manson lands strikes from half guard.
Manson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ziomek!
Ziomek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson landing strikes from the mount.
Ziomek is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson raining down shots from the mount!
Ziomek sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manson is looking for a kimura but Ziomek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manson to get the leverage.
Manson trying to control the action but Ziomek is working from the bottom.
Ziomek moves into full guard.
Manson is stalling in the full guard.
Manson wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
Manson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziomek, not yet.
Manson sitting in guard here, content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Willy Manson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ziomek gets a double leg takedown into Manson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziomek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top!
Manson is pushing down on Ziomek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ziomek is fighting to maintain full guard but Manson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziomek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ziomek tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.
Manson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Manson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ziomek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manson trying to control the position but Ziomek is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ziomek regains half guard.
Ziomek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson is pressing down on Ziomek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ziomek is holding on for now.
Manson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziomek is looking to improve his position.
Manson winds up and cracks Ziomek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ziomek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziomek is keeping the position for now.
Manson 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.
Manson wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
Ziomek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willy Manson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ziomek gets the takedown into side control.
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Ziomek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziomek working away.
Manson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ziomek is staying active.
Manson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek is looking for a kimura here.
Ziomek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziomek.
Manson gets back to full guard.
Ziomek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson keeping full guard, as Ziomek tries to pass.
Ziomek has gone for a leg lock! Manson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziomek's guard.
Manson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manson preventing the sweep.
Ziomek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manson's guard.
Manson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziomek defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziomek drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manson dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Manson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ziomek passes into side control.
Ziomek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ziomek's best efforts.
Ziomek is looking for a kimura but Manson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziomek to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson gets full guard.
Manson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Manson lands a big shot there that rocks Ziomek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manson controlling his opponent.
Ziomek is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ziomek regains half guard.
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziomek keeps working.
Manson prevents Ziomek from improving his position.
Willy Manson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson is keen to just control but Ziomek is a slippery customer.
Ziomek is looking for a sweep. Manson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ziomek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ziomek is defending against the submission attempts here by Manson.
Ziomek wants to get back to full guard.
Manson is keen to just control but Ziomek is a slippery customer.
Ziomek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziomek defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziomek wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Ziomek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Ziomek.
Manson pushing down on Ziomek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziomek keeps working.
Ziomek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson is keen to just control but Ziomek is a slippery customer.
Manson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ziomek won't allow Manson to pass to mount.
Manson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ziomek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manson seems to be working for a kimura but Ziomek defends the submission attempt.
Ziomek is pressing down on Manson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson wants to control from the top but Ziomek keeps moving.
Muniek Ziomek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willy Manson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manson won't allow Ziomek to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Manson.
Well Manson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Manson!
After winning the bout, Willy Manson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers has chosen Superbeast as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 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
27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by Rivers.
Rivers works the jab nicely.
Rogers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rogers in side control, throwing shots but Rivers defends.
Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rogers off and has taken his back!
Rogers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rivers's guard. Nice work there by Rogers.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers passes Rivers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rogers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rogers passes to full mount!
Rogers with shots to the head and body - Rivers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rivers tries to hold on but Rogers postures up.
Rogers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rivers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rivers shrugs it off.
Rogers goes for an armbar but Rivers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rivers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rivers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rogers to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rivers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rogers pulls down on the head and he's put Rivers to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Rogers!
In his post fight interview, Steve Rogers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miletich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Canibus- 2nd Round Knockout. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
190 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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25
195 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Good kicks
KO power |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat Miletich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Simms!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simms misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simms fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simms gets caught flat footed, as Miletich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simms preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miletich postures up in Simms's guard and throws a big left but Simms blocks it.
Simms keeping full guard, as Miletich tries to pass.
Simms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miletich.
Miletich chips away with some ground and pound.
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miletich 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.
Simms looking for a sweep. Not yet Simms, not yet.
Miletich lands a couple of digs.
Miletich tries to free his leg and advance position but Simms is retaining full guard.
Miletich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
Simms is refusing to be controlled, as Miletich sits in half guard.
Miletich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simms can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich trying to mount his opponent but Simms defends it.
Simms is trying to control but can't.
Miletich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miletich is pressing down on Simms's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simms is holding on for now.
Simms is staying active underneath Miletich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miletich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simms is looking to improve his position.
Miletich misses with a head shot. Simms uses the momentum to regain guard.
Simms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miletich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich trying to control but Simms is working from the bottom.
Miletich preventing the sweep.
Simms working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miletich.
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miletich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simms keeping moving, preventing Miletich from controlling successfully.
Miletich looking to sit in guard and control but Simms gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miletich trying to control the position here.
Simms postures up and lands a big shot to Miletich's brow.
Miletich controls Simms momentarily but Simms frees himself.
Simms trying to move into half guard but instead Miletich has managed to sweep!
Miletich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simms avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miletich wants to control from the top but Simms keeps moving.
Miletich throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miletich postures up and lands a big shot to Simms's brow.
Miletich postures up in Simms's guard and throws a big left but Simms blocks it.
Miletich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miletich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simms works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simms not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simms 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.
Miletich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simms keeping full guard, as Miletich tries to pass.
Miletich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simms utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Miletich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simms misses with a left hand
and Miletich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Simms misses
and Miletich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simms fails with the takedown
and Miletich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roger Simms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simms looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miletich is fending him off so far but Simms persists. Nope, Miletich circles away and we're back to standing.
Simms looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Simms shoots for a double leg takedown but Miletich sprawls well. He's pushed Simms's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pat Miletich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Simms.
Miletich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miletich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simms is just riding it out for now. Miletich eventually gives up the hold.
Miletich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich wants to free his trapped foot but Simms is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miletich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miletich throwing shots but Simms is blocking nicely.
Miletich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miletich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miletich wants to pass to mount but Simms is defending the position.
Miletich works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miletich controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Simms is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miletich lands with some strikes.
Simms holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miletich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simms tries to hold on but Miletich postures up.
Simms avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miletich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miletich tries to control but Simms wriggling away.
Miletich looking to ground and pound but Simms is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich lands with some strikes.
Simms avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miletich.
Simms slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simms keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miletich works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miletich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Simms is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Miletich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Simms is bucking up trying to escape but Miletich cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miletich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Miletich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Simms is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Simms avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miletich.
Miletich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miletich misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Simms blocking the ground and pound.
Miletich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Miletich wants to finish this one by submission but Simms is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miletich.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miletich lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Miletich dominated that second round.
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!
Miletich leaves Simms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looks like Roger Simms has been cut.
Miletich fails with the takedown.
Simms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miletich manages to avoid it.
Simms shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miletich but Miletich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simms closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miletich circles away.
Pat Miletich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Simms.
Miletich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miletich is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Simms frees his head nicely. Oh but Miletich has switched to an armbar! Simms is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pat Miletich!
After the big win, Pat Miletich made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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31
254 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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25
287 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tayson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Tayson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tayson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fisher counters by clinching up.
Tayson breaks from the clinch.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tayson tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tayson to the ground. Tayson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tayson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fisher sprawls well initially but Tayson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fisher wants to control but Tayson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fisher looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Spencer Fisher wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Tayson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tayson stands up and waves to Fisher to follow him.
Tayson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher shoots in and drives through. Tayson sprawls well.
Tayson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tayson.
Tayson looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tayson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Tayson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Fisher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tayson is trying to control Fisher's posture but Fisher avoids it.
Tayson is looking to regain half guard here but Fisher keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayson wants to control but Fisher postures up.
Tayson is trying to buck Fisher off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher working the ground and pound but Tayson is defending the strikes.
Fisher has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tayson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayson is squirming around, avoiding Fisher's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fisher throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tayson can't escape the position.
Tayson tries to hold on but Fisher pushes him away.
Fisher unloading with bombs!
Fisher working the ground and pound effectively.
Fisher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tayson blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fisher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tayson tries to lock up and control but Fisher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Tayson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fisher tries to control but Tayson wriggling away.
Fisher with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher landing strikes from the mount and Tayson is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Fisher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fisher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fisher has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fisher dominating with strikes here.
Tayson taking shots to the head.
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!
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Tayson tries to hold on but Fisher postures up.
Tayson is bucking up trying to escape but Fisher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher lands a big elbow.
Tayson tries to lock up and control but Fisher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fisher with shots to the head and body - Tayson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tayson is rocked!
Fisher landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tayson is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tayson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fisher and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Fisher!
Spencer Fisher retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Spencer Fisher was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Alberto Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the ring accompanied by Awesome. Perez has chosen Hollywood Undead - Hear Me Now as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
190 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
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25
195 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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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
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Alberto Perez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez gets a clinch.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perez prevents it.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez throws an elbow but it misses.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perez.
Perez prevents the takedown attempt.
Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Perez.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penn tries to break free but Perez pushes him back against the ropes.
Penn is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Perez.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
Perez scores with a hook to the body.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
Perez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perez has him pressed against the ropes.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for takedown but Perez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Penn blocks it.
Penn tries to circle away but Perez has him pinned against the ropes.
A short left from Perez.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn wants to break free but Perez has control.
Penn breaks the clinch.
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perez blocks a jab.
Luis Alberto Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perez drives through and clinches with Penn against the ropes.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
A short left from Perez.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Perez.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez lands a body punch.
Perez lands a knee to the head.
Perez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Perez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez lands with a right to the head.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez moves out of range as Penn strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perez lands a nice knee to the body.
Perez lands a good knee to the midsection. Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Perez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Penn.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Penn is working for takedown but Perez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Alberto Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
A left lands for Penn.
Perez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
BJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn slips under a jab from Perez.
Perez tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perez.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Perez is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Perez moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with the combination.
Perez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Perez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez tries to clinch up.
Penn connects with a looping right hand.
Perez has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn moves out of range as Perez throws a body kick.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Perez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez lands a body punch.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perez gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Perez as the two fighters clinch.
Perez with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Penn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Perez crunches a lovely knee into Penn's ribcage.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.
Perez landing knees to the head.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Penn tries to circle away but Perez has him pinned against the ropes.
Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Perez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perez scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn tries to break free but Perez pushes him back against the ropes.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Perez keeps him there for the moment.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Perez throws an elbow but misses.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Perez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez moves into the clinch.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Penn is trying to break free.
Perez landing knees to the head.
Perez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Alberto Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Perez rushes Penn and presses him up against the ropes.
Perez lands a good knee to the midsection. Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perez has him pressed against the ropes.
Perez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perez.
Perez lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Penn blocks it.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Perez has the dominant position.
Perez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Penn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a body punch.
Perez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Penn is rocked!
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perez connects with a knee to the head.
Perez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Perez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Perez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Perez has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Penn - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Perez, and another! Penn is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Luis Alberto Perez!
A very excited looking Luis Alberto Perez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the ring accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the ropes. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams is rocked!
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Williams colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Lee as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Williams is left battered and dazed whilst Lee and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cung Lee!
Cung Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn Sammens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sammens's choice of entrance music: PRIDE FC - Opening. Valentijn Sammens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Sammens!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sammens tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sammens.
Sammens with a nice cross.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sammens moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sammens.
Stone cracks Sammens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Sammens throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Sammens scores with a shot to the body.
Sammens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stone throws a leg kick but Sammens checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sammens dives in and grabs Stone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes down on Sammens's head and hops out.
Sammens scores with a head kick. Stone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sammens is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to clinch but Sammens moves out of range.
Sammens lands a head kick!
Stone checks a leg kick.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sammens is out of range.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sammens misses the shot to the body.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sammens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stone on the side of the head.
Stone throws the kick towards the body but Sammens avoids it.
Stone clobbers Sammens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sammens tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammens blocks a head kick by Stone.
Sammens scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Stone slams his shin into Sammens's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sammens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sammens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Sammens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sammens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone looks to clinch
and Sammens counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone has managed to clinch.
Stone scores a nice knee to the body.
Stone is trying to push Sammens away but Sammens has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sammens prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Sammens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
Sammens avoids a wild elbow strike from Stone.
Stone working aggressively here.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Sammens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sammens as the two fighters clinch.
Stone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Sammens is controlling the position.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sammens keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone blocks an elbow strike from Sammens.
Stone scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Valentijn Sammens has been cut.
Sammens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Sammens avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Sammens.
Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sammens manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a swing at Sammens's ribcage but misses.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sammens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chris Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sammens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone looks for the body kick but Sammens saw that one coming.
Sammens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sammens.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Sammens circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Sammens both land. Nice combination.
Sammens throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Chris Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentijn Sammens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Sammens connects with an inside leg kick.
Sammens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Sammens slips the punch.
Chris Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sammens moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
Sammens looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Sammens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Sammens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Sammens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sammens cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sammens counters with a body kick that stops Stone in his tracks momentarily.
Stone scores with a head kick.
Sammens scores with a body shot.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammens misses with a wild body shot.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sammens.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stone.
Stone looks for the body kick but Sammens saw that one coming.
Sammens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone throws a lazy body kick
and Sammens counters with a body kick.
Sammens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Sammens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sammens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sammens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammens avoids the head kick by Stone.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Sammens scores with a head kick. Stone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sammens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone wants to clinch up but Sammens keeps it at a distance.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chris Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone avoids the head kick by Sammens.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.
Sammens tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sammens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sammens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stone throws a right and a left that Sammens avoids nicely.
Sammens motions for Stone to come forward. Sammens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone forces Sammens back against the ropes and clinches.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Sammens won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sammens.
Sammens scores with a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
Sammens tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Sammens back against the ropes.
Sammens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stone walks away with a smile on his face. Sammens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Stone punishes Sammens's body with a nice straight punch.
Sammens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sammens tries to land a leg kick but Stone saw it coming and moves away.
Sammens looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Sammens thows a body kick. Stone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sammens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone tries to bum rush Sammens with a series of wild strikes but Sammens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone throws a head kick but Sammens moves out of range.
Stone throws a hook but Sammens blocks it.
Sammens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sammens misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Sammens lands but Stone takes it in his stride.
Stone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sammens.
Sammens blocks a leg kick.
Stone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sammens. Sammens obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sammens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sammens has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Sammens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentijn Sammens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stone tries to clinch but Sammens is having none of it.
Stone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone throws a push kick but Sammens slaps the foot to one side.
Stone connects with a leg kick. Sammens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sammens throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sammens blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Stone.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Sammens tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Sammens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sammens misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sammens ducks right into an uppercut from Stone.
Sammens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sammens tries a head kick but it misses.
Sammens throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Sammens.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sammens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stone back to the ropes. Sammens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammens wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs.
Sammens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sammens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sammens throws a head kick that Stone semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone avoids the head kick by Sammens.
Stone lands a jab to the head.
Stone tries to bum rush Sammens with a series of wild strikes but Sammens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
Stone clinches up with Sammens and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens blocks a head kick by Stone.
A big left from Sammens misses.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sammens counters with a nice body shot.
Valentijn Sammens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone throws a body punch but Sammens moves out of range.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Stone lands a head kick. Sammens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sammens works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Sammens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Sammens circles away.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
Stone's corner calls for a 1-2. Stone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sammens loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sammens lands with a good body shot.
Sammens throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Sammens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone instigates a clinch.
Sammens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Sammens blocks with his arms.
Sammens prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sammens.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Sammens jumps guard but Stone turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sammens can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Knees to the body from Stone.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Sammens misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Stone!
After winning the bout, Chris Stone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the ring accompanied by No Easy Way Out. Hartmann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Randy Orton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
18 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton shoots for a takedown but Hartmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartmann swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton with a poor takedown
and Hartmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hartmann punishes Orton's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartmann misses with a looping right.
Hartmann scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton tries to keep at a distance but Hartmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartmann gets underhooks to prevent Orton's takedown attempt.
Hartmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Orton.
Hartmann throws an elbow that misses.
Orton has Hartmann pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hartmann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hartmann lands a nice elbow.
Hartmann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orton wants the takedown. Hartmann is fighting it off but Orton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hartmann's guard against the ropes.
Hartmann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton postures up in Hartmann's guard and throws a big left but Hartmann blocks it.
Orton 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.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
Hartmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hartmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Hartmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Hartmann!
Hartmann wants to pass the guard but Orton is keeping the position.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orton is on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hartmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orton is in close to Hartmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton cracks Hartmann with a solid left hand.
Hartmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hartmann looking to control.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hartmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Orton is refusing to be controlled, as Hartmann sits in half guard.
Hartmann seems to be working for a kimura but Orton defends the submission attempt.
Orton gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hartmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Hartmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartmann wants to pass the guard but Orton is keeping the position.
Orton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hartmann's guard.
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 Randy Orton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orton connects with the punch.
Orton closes the distance and clinches up with Hartmann, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes Hartmann against the ropes but Hartmann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Orton cracks Hartmann with a solid left hand.
Hartmann trying to control the position.
Hartmann wants to sweep here but Orton controlling him for the moment.
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!
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hartmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hartmann tries to control but Orton wriggling away.
Hartmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orton holds of for dear life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is looking to take Orton's back but instead Orton gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Hartmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Orton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton is defending against the submission attempts here by Hartmann.
Hartmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Orton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hartmann looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hartmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hartmann's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hartmann up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Orton.
Hartmann breaks Orton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hartmann stopping the sweep attempt from Orton.
Hartmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartmann stopping the sweep attempt from Orton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Orton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Orton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hartmann feints a jab promting Orton to slip. Hartmann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No luck for Orton with that takedown attempt.
Orton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartmann's waist but Hartmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Hartmann scores with a four punch combination!
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Hartmann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orton looks for a takedown but Hartmann sprawls well.
Hartmann throws a series of punches but Orton moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Orton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hartmann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hartmann just misses with a punch to the body.
Orton gets the takedown into side control.
Randy Orton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orton slips a nice elbow through Hartmann's hands, connecting with Hartmann's forehead.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hartmann is looking to improve his position.
Hartmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hartmann's head.
Orton thows a huge punch but Hartmann dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hartmann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orton.
Hartmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hartmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orton scoring with some ground and pound.
Orton postures up in Hartmann's guard and throws a big left but Hartmann blocks it.
Orton is fighting to break Hartmann's control of his arms but Hartmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hartmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hartmann is trying to keep Orton in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hartmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orton connects with a couple of short punches.
Randy Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orton wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
Hartmann has control of Orton's left arm, preventing Orton from doing any damage.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann trying to control the position.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erwin Hartmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orton stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.
Orton pushing down on Hartmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hartmann is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Orton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
Randy Orton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon moves in looking to clinch but Dabrowski pushes him off.
Avalon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dabrowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Avalon is trying to get an arm triangle but Dabrowski is defending well.
Dabrowski is looking to reverse the position.
Avalon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dabrowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dabrowski is trying to control Avalon's posture but Avalon avoids it.
Dabrowski manages to get back to half guard.
Dabrowski trying to control but Avalon postures up.
Dabrowski wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Avalon is looking to take a break and control but Dabrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dabrowski is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dabrowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Dabrowski is avoiding it.
Avalon tries to clinch there but Dabrowski circles away.
Avalon lands a really nice looking cross but Dabrowski seems unphased.
Dabrowski moves out of range as Avalon strikes.
Avalon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dabrowski, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avalon.
Avalon landing knees to the head.
It looks like Rafal Dabrowski has been cut.
Avalon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dabrowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avalon has a couple of punches blocked by Dabrowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dabrowski.
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!
Dabrowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avalon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dabrowski or not.
Avalon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dabrowski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Avalon to the mat. Avalon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dabrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Avalon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dabrowski looking to pass the guard.
Dabrowski is working hard here to advance position.
Avalon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dabrowski is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dabrowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avalon is trying to keep Dabrowski in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dabrowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Dabrowski from controlling successfully.
Dabrowski postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Avalon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dabrowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dabrowski throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dabrowski sprawls well. Dabrowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafal Dabrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dabrowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avalon loads up on a big right hand but Dabrowski slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is looking to clinch.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
Dabrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dabrowski circles away.
Dabrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Avalon is just out of range.
Avalon tries to clinch but Dabrowski is having none of it.
Avalon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Avalon avoids a kick to the body.
Dabrowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon motions for Dabrowski to come forward. Avalon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avalon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dabrowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dabrowski throws a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dabrowski.
Avalon sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabrowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Avalon defending well though.
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 Rafal Dabrowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafal Dabrowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dabrowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dabrowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Avalon did well to prevent Dabrowski getting side control.
Dabrowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dabrowski trying to control the action but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Avalon wants to control but Dabrowski is keeping busy.
Rafal Dabrowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dabrowski is keen to just control but Avalon is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafal Dabrowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Avalon with a jab.
Dabrowski moves away from the strike by Avalon.
Avalon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dabrowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avalon scrambles back to his feet.
Avalon tries to bum rush Dabrowski with a series of wild strikes but Dabrowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avalon defending well as Dabrowski loads up on a big left hand.
James Avalon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avalon wants to clinch.
Dabrowski shoots in for a takedown but Avalon shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a hook. Dabrowski ducked under it nicely.
Avalon blocks a jab.
Avalon scores with the left hand. Dabrowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Dabrowski misses with a looping left.
Avalon blocks a jab.
Dabrowski needs to keep his hands up - Avalon had a free shot at his head there.
Avalon looks to land a right hand but Dabrowski moved out of range.
Avalon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dabrowski to the mat! Dabrowski manages to get full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Avalon wants to pass the guard but Dabrowski is keeping the position.
Dabrowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Avalon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dabrowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski managing to control the position.
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!
Rafal Dabrowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dabrowski misses with a hook. Avalon ducked under it nicely.
Avalon throws a head kick that misses.
Dabrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon slips under a jab.
Dabrowski scores with a kick to the body.
Avalon throws out a loose jab but Dabrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avalon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dabrowski.
Avalon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dabrowski's hands.
Avalon throws a looping overhand right but Dabrowski ducks down to avoid it.
Dabrowski swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
Dabrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Dabrowski misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon takes a swing at Dabrowski's ribcage but misses.
Dabrowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dabrowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Dabrowski throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski misses with a kick to the body.
Dabrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Avalon is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Dabrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy body kick from Dabrowski
and Avalon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dabrowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dabrowski swings widly with a right hand
and Avalon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Avalon throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Dabrowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon is looking to slow Dabrowski down with leg kicks.
Dabrowski scores with a nice strike.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Dabrowski is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dabrowski misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Dabrowski.
Good leg kick by Dabrowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Dabrowski.
Avalon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Avalon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dabrowski looking to stall.
Avalon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dabrowski is defending well for now.
Dabrowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabrowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dabrowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dabrowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Dabrowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafal Dabrowski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dabrowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Avalon sprawls well. He's pushed Dabrowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dabrowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dabrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Dabrowski slips under a jab from Avalon.
Dabrowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dabrowski misses with an uppercut. Avalon saw that one coming.
Dabrowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avalon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avalon leaves Dabrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dabrowski throws a hook but Avalon blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dabrowski.
Dabrowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avalon counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dabrowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Dabrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dabrowski circles away.
Avalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dabrowski manages to avoid it.
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avalon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dabrowski tries to bench press Avalon off him but Avalon keeps the position.
Avalon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dabrowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Avalon's guard! Nice work there by Dabrowski!
Dabrowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dabrowski looking to sit in guard and control but Avalon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Avalon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dabrowski keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.
Avalon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dabrowski pulls Avalon in close to prevent any damage.
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!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avalon misses with a wild combination.
Avalon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dabrowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Dabrowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Avalon tries to sprawl out of it but Dabrowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Avalon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Dabrowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dabrowski. Dabrowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Dabrowski looks for the body kick but Avalon saw that one coming.
Dabrowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avalon.
Avalon misses with a combination
and Dabrowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dabrowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dabrowski missing with a left hand there. Avalon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avalon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Dabrowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon looks to clinch
and Dabrowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Avalon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws the left hand but Dabrowski avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon misses with an uppercut. Dabrowski saw that one coming.
Dabrowski throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
Dabrowski misses with a left hand
and Avalon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dabrowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avalon at a distance.
Dabrowski jabs Avalon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avalon throws a leg kick but Dabrowski moved away.
Dabrowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avalon's calf.
Dabrowski scores with a jab to the head.
Dabrowski digs a good body shot into Avalon's ribs.
Dabrowski lands a head shot.
Dabrowski scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avalon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Avalon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dabrowski lands a nice hook to Avalon's body. Avalon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dabrowski misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Dabrowski clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rafal Dabrowski's cut.
That's time! Dabrowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Avalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dabrowski punishes Avalon's body with a nice straight punch.
Dabrowski misses with a kick to the body
and Dabrowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avalon scores with a nice strike.
Dabrowski scores with a body shot.
Avalon lands a jab-cross combination.
Dabrowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Good shot there by Dabrowski.
Dabrowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dabrowski lands with a nice body punch.
Dabrowski cracks Avalon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dabrowski throws out a powerful jab.
Dabrowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avalon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dabrowski stuns Avalon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Avalon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dabrowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski tests Avalon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avalon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dabrowski takes a swing at Avalon's ribcage but misses.
Dabrowski misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Dabrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avalon tries to land a leg kick but Dabrowski saw it coming and moves away.
Dabrowski throws out a powerful jab.
Dabrowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski lands with a good body shot.
Dabrowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avalon looks to land a combination. Dabrowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dabrowski 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabrowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
Dabrowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Avalon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dabrowski sizes up Avalon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Avalon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avalon moves out of range of the body kick from Dabrowski.
Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dabrowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Avalon looks to throw the jab but Dabrowski is out of range.
Avalon throws the left hand but Dabrowski avoids the punch easily.
Avalon is looking to clinch.
Dabrowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Avalon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dabrowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avalon.
Dabrowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon clinches up with Dabrowski and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dabrowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avalon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dabrowski stalls.
Dabrowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avalon.
Avalon stalling the fight.
Dabrowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avalon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dabrowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Avalon is pressed up against the ropes. Dabrowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avalon down to the mat. Avalon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Avalon scores with a decent looking hook.
Dabrowski misses with a few strikes there.
Dabrowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Avalon misses the target.
Dabrowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dabrowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Dabrowski keeps it at a distance.
Dabrowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Dabrowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Dabrowski looks to land a right hand but Avalon moved out of range.
Dabrowski is looking to land body kicks.
Avalon fakes the leg kick and cracks Dabrowski in the body.
Dabrowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dabrowski circles away.
Avalon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dabrowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avalon tests Dabrowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dabrowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Dabrowski had his way with James Avalon in that round.
The cut man is working on Rafal Dabrowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dabrowski looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Avalon. Beautiful body shot.
Dabrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avalon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avalon fails with a takedown attempt.
Avalon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Avalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dabrowski manages to avoid it.
Avalon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dabrowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dabrowski lands in his opponent's guard.
Avalon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Dabrowski from controlling successfully.
Dabrowski is working Avalon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski won't allow Avalon to get back to his feet.
Dabrowski cracks Avalon with a solid left hand.
Avalon working a defensive guard here.
Avalon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avalon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Avalon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Dabrowski keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dabrowski manages to avoid it.
Dabrowski wants to land a leg kick but Avalon is out of range.
Dabrowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Avalon.
A jab lands there for Dabrowski.
Dabrowski misses with a hook. Avalon ducked under it nicely.
Dabrowski throws the kick towards the body but Avalon avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Dabrowski there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabrowski drops his hands momentarily and Avalon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dabrowski throws out a loose jab but Avalon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dabrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Dabrowski slips a straight right by Avalon.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dabrowski jabs at Avalon's body.
Dabrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski throws a wild body kick that Avalon sees coming a mile off.
Dabrowski avoids the head kick by Avalon.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Dabrowski misses the target.
Dabrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalon.
Dabrowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dabrowski throws a looping overhand right but Avalon ducks down to avoid it.
Dabrowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dabrowski misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avalon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dabrowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Avalon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dabrowski.
Avalon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalon.
Avalon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dabrowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rafal Dabrowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dabrowski throws a body punch but Avalon moves out of range.
Dabrowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon missing with a left hand there. Dabrowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Dabrowski.
James Avalon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dabrowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dabrowski counters with a good, hard body kick but Avalon shrugs it off.
Avalon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dabrowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dabrowski pushes Avalon away with a front kick.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Dabrowski is avoiding it.
Dabrowski checks a leg kick.
Dabrowski throws a front kick that sends Avalon stumbling back into the ropes.
Avalon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dabrowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dabrowski cracks Avalon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dabrowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Dabrowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dabrowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski retains his light heavyweight title!
Rafal Dabrowski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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