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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fierro's entrance music is Punkrocker. A fine choice. Espinoza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. krolithika kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonnie Fierro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Ace Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espinoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fierro.
Espinoza looks to land a combination but Fierro avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fierro. Espinoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fierro throws a right hand that Espinoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinoza also avoids with ease.
Espinoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Espinoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fierro throws a hook but Espinoza blocks it.
Fierro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Espinoza.
Espinoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fierro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Espinoza throws a nice looking combination but Fierro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fierro stuffs the takedown attempt from Espinoza. Espinoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Espinoza checks a leg kick nicely.
Fierro throws a right hand that Espinoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinoza also avoids with ease.
Espinoza throws a right hand that Fierro ducks under and follows up with a left that Fierro also avoids with ease.
Espinoza misses with a body shot.
Fierro misses with a body shot.
A jab from Fierro finds it's way through Espinoza's defenses.
Fierro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Espinoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown by Espinoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Fierro which made him look bad.
Espinoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Espinoza lands with a hook. Fierro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Espinoza dives in for a single leg takedown but Fierro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonnie Fierro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Espinoza.
Fierro manages to break the clinch.
Espinoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Espinoza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fierro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Espinoza tries to clinch up but Fierro circles away and keeps his distance.
Espinoza misses with a two punch combination.
Ace Espinoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fierro throws a combination that misses
and Espinoza counters with a left and a right that stings Fierro.
Fierro slips a jab and a cross from Espinoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza slips a jab and a cross from Fierro.
Espinoza throws a lazy right hand but Fierro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonnie Fierro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fierro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espinoza moves away.
Fierro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fierro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espinoza moves away.
Espinoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Espinoza slips a jab and a cross from Fierro.
Espinoza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fierro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fierro throws a low kick, looking for Espinoza's leg but Espinoza calmly moves out of range.
Espinoza ducks under a wild hook from Fierro.
Fierro throws out a loose jab but Espinoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Espinoza misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fierro.
Fierro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Espinoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Fierro.
Espinoza scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza throws a right hand that Fierro ducks under and follows up with a left that Fierro also avoids with ease.
Espinoza shoots in and bounces Fierro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fierro keeping full guard, as Espinoza tries to pass.
Espinoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fierro keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
Fierro wants to stand but Espinoza is controlling the position.
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Fierro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fierro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espinoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza trying to control but Fierro is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ace Espinoza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Espinoza misses with a wild combination.
Espinoza swinging wildly here.
Espinoza misses with a few strikes there.
Espinoza avoids the body shot from Fierro.
Espinoza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fierro did well to prevent Espinoza getting side control.
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!
Fierro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Fierro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fierro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Espinoza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Espinoza gets to his feet. Fierro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fierro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Espinoza's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fierro, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Espinoza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fierro jabs at Espinoza's body.
Fierro throws a jab but it's blocked by Espinoza.
A swing and a miss from Fierro.
Espinoza throws a series of punches but Fierro moves out of range.
Fierro swings for the body but Espinoza moves out of range.
Fierro swats away the attempt to clinch by Espinoza.
Espinoza slips a straight right by Fierro.
Fierro throws a leg kick but Espinoza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Espinoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fierro.
Espinoza throws a head kick that half lands.
Fierro throws a right hand that misses
and Espinoza counters with a nice body shot.
Espinoza ducks under a wild hook from Fierro.
Espinoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Espinoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Espinoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Espinoza throws a nice looking combination but Fierro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Fierro. No joy for Espinoza on that attempt.
Fierro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Espinoza throws a head kick but Fierro moves out of range.
A slow jab from Fierro misses its intended target.
Espinoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Espinoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fierro missing with a left hand there. Espinoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fierro misses with a looping right.
Fierro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fierro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Espinoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jonnie Fierro is winning the standup battle so far.
Espinoza misses with a two punch combination.
Espinoza tries to clinch but Fierro moves out of range.
Fierro looks to land a combination but Espinoza avoids it well.
Espinoza slips under a jab from Fierro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza misses with a few strikes there.
Fierro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ace Espinoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Espinoza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jonnie Fierro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Espinoza.
Nice uppercut lands for Fierro. That snapped Espinoza's head back.
Fierro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Espinoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fierro misses with a double jab.
Fierro throws out a loose jab but Espinoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Espinoza as he checks the leg kick.
Espinoza looks to land a body kick but Fierro moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espinoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fierro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Espinoza.
Fierro misses with a low kick.
Fierro throws a lazy right hand but Espinoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Espinoza dives in for a single leg takedown but Fierro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Espinoza breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Espinoza!
No luck for Espinoza with that takedown attempt.
Espinoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fierro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Espinoza.
A head kick misses from Espinoza.
Fierro looks to land a combination but Espinoza avoids it well.
Fierro lands a right hook to the body.
Fierro misses with a wild body shot.
Espinoza scores with a one two! Fierro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Espinoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fierro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fierro looks to land a left hand but Espinoza moved out of range nicely.
Espinoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Espinoza looks to land a combination but Fierro avoids it well.
Fierro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Espinoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Espinoza slips a straight right by Fierro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fierro misses with a looping left.
Espinoza fails to land the takedown.
Espinoza connects with a jab.
Espinoza tries for a takedown but Fierro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espinoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Espinoza is breathing heavily.
Fierro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fierro is looking to score with low kicks.
Fierro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espinoza moves away.
Espinoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fierro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fierro lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Ace Espinoza has been cut.
Fierro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fierro slaps away a takedown attempt from Espinoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Espinoza ducks under a wild hook from Fierro.
Fierro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Fierro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Espinoza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Espinoza both land. Nice combination.
Fierro misses with a low kick as Espinoza jumps back.
Fierro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Espinoza counters with a three punch combo that has Fierro backing up. Fierro nods at Espinoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Fierro takes a swing at Espinoza's ribcage but misses.
Fierro tries to bum rush Espinoza with a series of wild strikes but Espinoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Espinoza throws a nice looking combination but Fierro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fierro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Espinoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Espinoza goes for a double leg but Fierro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fierro continues to drive forward.
Espinoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fierro blocks it with crossed arms.
Espinoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fierro blocks it with crossed arms.
Fierro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Espinoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fierro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fierro is looking to break free of the clinch but Espinoza has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Espinoza fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espinoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Espinoza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fierro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonnie Fierro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Espinoza.
Espinoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fierro misses the shot to the body.
Espinoza blocks a jab.
Espinoza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Espinoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Espinoza misses with the combination.
Fierro lands with a straight right. Espinoza didn't see that one coming.
Espinoza goes for a double leg but Fierro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fierro continues to drive forward.
Fierro is trying to force a seperation but Espinoza has the dominant position.
Fierro wants to break free but Espinoza has control.
Espinoza misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to score a body lock takedown but Fierro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fierro is trying to force a seperation but Espinoza has the dominant position.
Espinoza has Fierro pressed against the cage, preventing Fierro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Espinoza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fierro backwards.
Fierro is trying to break the clinch but Espinoza has him pressed against the cage.
Fierro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espinoza throws a head kick but Fierro moves out of range.
Espinoza darts in and clinches Fierro up against the cage.
Fierro is trying to break the clinch but Espinoza has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espinoza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fierro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Espinoza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fierro misses with a wild body shot.
Fierro misses with a double jab.
Fierro misses with a two punch combination.
Fierro circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierro throws a nice looking combination but Espinoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espinoza fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Espinoza misses.
Fierro throws a poor cross that misses
and Espinoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Fierro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Espinoza misses with a few strikes there.
Espinoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Espinoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fierro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Espinoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fierro blocks it with crossed arms.
Espinoza breaks from the clinch.
Fierro slips a jab and a cross from Espinoza.
Espinoza moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza throws a right hand that Fierro ducks under and follows up with a left that Fierro also avoids with ease.
Espinoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fierro circles away quickly and effectively.
Espinoza moves out of range as Fierro strikes.
Espinoza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fierro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Espinoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Fierro.
A swing and a miss from Fierro.
Espinoza looks to land a combination but Fierro avoids it well.
Espinoza throws a nice looking combination but Fierro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Fierro misses its intended target.
Fierro misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espinoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fierro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fierro tries a low kick but Espinoza avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Espinoza.
Espinoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fierro blocks a head kick by Espinoza.
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 Jonnie Fierro.
I think Fierro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jonnie Fierro!
After winning the bout, Jonnie Fierro 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 Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like a Pimp by David Banner kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fred Boyle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
22 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle lands a head kick!
VanVactor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyle is looking to clinch but VanVactor is avoiding it.
Boyle slips under a jab.
VanVactor throws a lazy uppercut
and Boyle counters with a stiff right hand.
VanVactor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boyle passes into half guard.
VanVactor trying to hold on to Boyle's head to control him but Boyle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle seems to be looking for submissions.
Boyle trying to control from VanVactor's half guard. VanVactor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boyle trying to control but VanVactor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanVactor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boyle drops back, looking for a kneebar! VanVactor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. VanVactor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from VanVactor!
VanVactor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
VanVactor in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Boyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from VanVactor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
VanVactor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boyle can't do much from the bottom here.
VanVactor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyle keeps working.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Boyle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on VanVactor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VanVactor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boyle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
VanVactor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boyle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boyle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for VanVactor!
Boyle tries to control but VanVactor wriggling away.
Boyle landing punches.
Boyle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and VanVactor is now in Boyle's guard. A big mistake from Boyle there, giving up the dominant position!
Boyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boyle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! VanVactor has picked Boyle up and slammed him! Boyle can't keep hold of the triangle and VanVactor manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Boyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boyle is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boyle is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Boyle but he's now mounted!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VanVactor avoids the attempt from Boyle to control.
VanVactor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
VanVactor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
VanVactor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VanVactor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boyle is desperately trying to improve his position but VanVactor has a good base and remains in mount.
VanVactor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boyle can't escape the position.
Boyle tries to lock up and control but VanVactor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boyle tries to score with a low kick but VanVactor moves his leg out of the way.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts VanVactor as he jumps to the side.
VanVactor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
VanVactor misses with a wild body shot.
VanVactor misses with a left hand
and Boyle counters with a head kick.
VanVactor throws a hook to the side of Boyle's head but Boyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
VanVactor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Boyle as VanVactor shoots in.
Boyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle ducks under a wild hook from VanVactor.
Boyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. VanVactor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanVactor swings widly with a right hand
and Boyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Boyle misses with a straight right.
Boyle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. VanVactor tries to avoid it but Boyle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag VanVactor to the ground. VanVactor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boyle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging VanVactor to the ground. Boyle is now in VanVactor's guard.
Boyle postures up.
Boyle trying to control but VanVactor is working from the bottom.
VanVactor has his foot on Boyle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyle works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle wants to control from the top but VanVactor keeps moving.
Boyle pushing down on VanVactor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
VanVactor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VanVactor gets full guard.
Boyle chips away with some ground and pound.
Boyle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but VanVactor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boyle has VanVactor in his guard.
Boyle keeping moving, preventing VanVactor from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle trying to control the position.
Boyle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but VanVactor has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Boyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boyle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
VanVactor working away.
Boyle is not content to let VanVactor control the position.
VanVactor lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on VanVactor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boyle trying his best to control but VanVactor has mounted him.
Boyle is looking to improve his position but VanVactor isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle regains half guard.
VanVactor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but VanVactor pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyle wants to improve his position but VanVactor is controlling well.
Boyle looking for subs from the bottom but VanVactor mounts him!
VanVactor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
VanVactor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boyle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boyle shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor landing shots from mount.
Boyle is trying to escape the mount.
Boyle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boyle misses with a body kick.
Boyle slips a straight right by VanVactor.
VanVactor looks to land a left hand but Boyle moved out of range nicely.
Boyle looks for a takedown but VanVactor sprawls well.
VanVactor throws a body punch but Boyle moves out of range.
A big right from Boyle misses.
VanVactor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyle.
Boyle avoids the body shot from VanVactor.
The fighters circling - VanVactor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
VanVactor misses with a two punch combination.
VanVactor stuffs the takedown.
VanVactor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Boyle counter with a right hand.
VanVactor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as VanVactor throws out the jab.
Boyle looks to score with a jab to the body but VanVactor is just out of range.
VanVactor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but VanVactor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyle somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor throws an off balance right hand
letting Boyle counter with a right hand.
VanVactor scores with a jab. Boyle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
VanVactor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with VanVactor but VanVactor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
VanVactor misses with a hook
and Boyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with VanVactor but VanVactor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyle blocks a jab.
VanVactor throws a jab when Boyle was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyle is defended easily by VanVactor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyle shoots for a double leg takedown but VanVactor sprawls well. He's pushed Boyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boyle throws a hook but VanVactor blocks it.
VanVactor lands a nice shot to the body.
Boyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boyle shoots in looking for a takedown but VanVactor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
VanVactor misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jake VanVactor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyle manages to avoid it.
Jake VanVactor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanVactor connects with a body shot.
Boyle with a poor takedown
and VanVactor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VanVactor misses with a hook. Boyle ducked under it nicely.
Boyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
VanVactor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boyle's head backwards.
VanVactor misses with a right hand
and Boyle counters with a shoot takedown. VanVactor fights it but they end up in guard.
Fred Boyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyle trying to control but VanVactor is working from the bottom.
VanVactor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake VanVactor.
Well VanVactor 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake VanVactor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltari Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka comes into the arena with Paul Engemann - Scarface (Push It to the Limit) blaring out of the sound system. Derek Doomsday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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36
205 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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216 lbs
25 - 18 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Waltari Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Suokuokka moved out of range.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Doomsday misses the shot to the body.
Suokuokka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doomsday.
Sloppy strikes from Doomsday. Those never looked like landing.
Suokuokka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doomsday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Doomsday.
Doomsday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suokuokka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doomsday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doomsday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suokuokka ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Suokuokka thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Doomsday - just one landing.
Suokuokka throws a series of punches but Doomsday moves out of range.
Doomsday feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suokuokkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suokuokka is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday slips under a jab from Suokuokka.
Oh Suokuokka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Suokuokka.
Suokuokka seems to have got his legs back now.
Suokuokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Doomsday tries a low kick but Suokuokka avoids it.
Doomsday walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Suokuokka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Doomsday swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Suokuokka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Doomsday!
Derek Doomsday took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manres might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aqualung - Jethro Tull. Rivera has chosen Push it to the Limit - Rick Ross as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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187 lbs
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179 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
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera tries to clinch there but Manres circles away.
Rivera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manres avoids a kick to the body.
Manres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
Rivera misses with a two punch combination.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Manres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
Rivera is pulling down on Manres's head to control his posture.
Manres stands and throws Rivera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rivera defending against the ground and pound.
Manres trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera regains half guard there - taking advantage of Manres's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Rivera won't allow Manres to pass to mount.
Rivera is not content to let Manres control the position.
Rivera trying to control but Manres postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manres throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manres.
Manres wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera is looking to control Manres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivera avoid being mounted?
Manres wants to pass to mount but Rivera is defending the position.
Manres is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivera keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivera jabs Manres right on the nose. Manres blinks but takes it well.
Rivera throws a leg kick that misses.
Manres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manres is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rivera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
Manres lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manres engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manres takes a step back to recover.
Rivera gets a clinch.
Manres jumps into guard, dragging Rivera to the mat.
Manres keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Manres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivera trying to control but Manres is working from the bottom.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is working Manres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera throws a strike but Manres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Manres stopping the sweep attempt from Rivera.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres distracts Rivera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manres throws a strike but Rivera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rivera trying to control but Manres is working from the bottom.
Manres has momentary wrist control but Rivera slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivera is in close to Manres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Manres is retaining full guard.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manres's head.
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Manres has wrist control.
Manres keeping full guard, as Rivera tries to pass.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.
Rivera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Rivera tenderised Manres's leg. Manres is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Manres blocks the leg kick.
Manres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Manres persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Manres has his takedown stuffed
letting Rivera counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manres ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rivera throws a head kick but Manres moves out of range.
Manres looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Manres drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.
Rivera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rivera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Manres tries to lock up and control but Rivera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rivera throws a wild left hand from mount and Manres manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Manres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivera is aware though and is defending well.
Manres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manres has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rivera has passed into side control.
Manres takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rivera lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres gets back to half guard.
Rivera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera wants to pass to mount but Manres is defending the position.
Rivera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivera trying to mount his opponent but Manres defends it.
Manres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throwing shots but Manres is blocking nicely.
Rivera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Rivera there.
Rivera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manres wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manres's head.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Manres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manres's head.
Rivera is stalling here. Manres is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rivera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manres has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Manres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Rivera!
A less than humble Junior Rivera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dru Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Underworld might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr. Torture. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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36
192 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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37
195 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Underworld.
Underworld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underworld.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Underworld checks a leg kick.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Underworld misses with a series of wild punches.
Underworld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Underworld counters with a two punch combo.
Rivers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Underworld has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivers throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld throws a right and a left that Rivers avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Underworld scores with a four punch combination!
Hades Underworld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underworld throws a low kick but Rivers moves out of range easily.
Underworld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivers.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivers.
Rivers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Underworld.
It looks like Hades Underworld has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Underworld.
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underworld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underworld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Underworld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Underworld is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld misses with a series of wild punches.
Underworld fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Rivers misses.
Underworld shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Underworld steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rivers. That one must have hurt.
Underworld moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Underworld swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a low kick, right behind Underworld 's knee.
Underworld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Underworld does no damage.
A head kick from Underworld lands but Rivers takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Underworld throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a series of strikes. Underworld will be more careful next time no doubt.
Underworld is breathing heavily.
Underworld moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Underworld blocks the body kick.
Underworld scores with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Underworld.
Underworld throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Underworld looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
A punch lands to the side of Underworld 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Underworld in his tracks.
Hades Underworld's cut is getting worse.
Underworld moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses.
Rivers lands a nice hook to Underworld's body. Underworld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Rivers.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Underworld blocks the leg kick.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dru Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hades Underworld's cut.
That's time! Underworld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Underworld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Underworld does no damage.
Underworld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
Hades Underworld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rivers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Underworld misses with a head kick.
Dru Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underworld needs to keep his hands up - Rivers had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers scores with a push kick.
Underworld checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers drops Underworld with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Underworld looks back up at him and smiles so Rivers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Underworld is rocked!
Hades Underworld's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underworld checks the leg kick.
Oh Underworld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Underworld falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rivers counters with a leg kick.
Underworld seems to have got his legs back now.
Rivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Underworld.
Underworld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Underworld takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rivers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Underworld moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Underworld might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rivers tries to land a front kick but Underworld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Underworld.
Rivers tries to work over Underworld's front leg with a kick but Underworld checks it.
Underworld misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a solid body kick.
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Underworld.
Underworld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Underworld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeez, Hades Underworld's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rivers lands a really nice looking cross but Underworld seems unphased.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hades Underworld's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dru Rivers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidalgo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touhu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - TNT. Montoya has chosen El Toro as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
165 lbs
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32
166 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toni Touhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hidalgo Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touhu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montoya.
Nice body punch from Montoya.
Touhu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crunch! Montoya slams his shin into Touhu's torso.
Touhu gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Montoya is looking to improve his position.
Touhu wants to work for an arm triangle but Montoya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Touhu is looking for a kimura but Montoya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Touhu to get the leverage.
Touhu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montoya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Touhu.
Montoya trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touhu prevents Montoya from improving his position.
Montoya keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Montoya is defending against the submission attempts here by Touhu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touhu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montoya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Touhu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montoya wants to control but Touhu is keeping busy.
Montoya tries to roll over but Touhu keeps him under control.
Montoya is staying active underneath Touhu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touhu is thwarting Montoya's attempts to control the position.
Montoya tries to roll over but Touhu keeps him under control.
Montoya desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montoya is refusing to be controlled, as Touhu sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Montoya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Touhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Montoya wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya keeping moving, preventing Touhu from controlling successfully.
Montoya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montoya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Touhu tries to get to full guard but Montoya has control of the leg.
Montoya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Touhu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Touhu desperately trying to maintain 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!
Touhu tries to get to full guard but Montoya has control of the leg.
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 Toni Touhu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montoya tried to score with a low kick but Touhu checks it.
Touhu misses with a looping left.
Toni Touhu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Touhu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montoya eats them both and turns towards Touhu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Hidalgo Montoya has been cut.
Toni Touhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Touhu misses with a takedown
and Montoya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Touhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montoya is one step ahead there.
Montoya looking to pass the 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!
Touhu has his foot on Montoya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montoya works his way back into a safe position though.
Montoya passes Touhu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touhu wants to get back to full guard.
Montoya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Touhu sees it coming and defends easily.
Touhu tries to get to full guard but Montoya has control of the leg.
Montoya trying to pass the guard but Touhu defending well.
Touhu tries to roll over but Montoya keeps him under control.
Montoya wants to pass to mount but Touhu is defending the position.
Montoya prevents Touhu from improving his position.
Montoya trying to control from half guard but Touhu is working away.
Montoya passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya prevents Touhu from getting the reversal.
Montoya tries to control but Touhu wriggling away.
Montoya fails to move to back control.
Touhu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Touhu wants to control but Montoya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montoya is looking to advance position but Touhu won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Touhu is trying to control but can't.
Touhu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touhu is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya wants to control but Touhu is keeping him busy.
Montoya is working for a submission of some sort.
Montoya is looking to take a break and control but Touhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Touhu trying to control here.
Montoya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Touhu wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Touhu is just riding it out for now. Montoya eventually gives up the hold.
Montoya trying to control from half guard but Touhu is working away.
Touhu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montoya is working away from the top position though.
Touhu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Montoya seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Touhu gets full guard.
Montoya tries to free his leg and advance position but Touhu is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hidalgo Montoya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hidalgo Montoya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Touhu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montoya lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Montoya as Touhu shoots in.
Montoya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Touhu in his tracks.
Touhu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toni Touhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Touhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Montoya tries to sprawl out of it but Touhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Montoya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Touhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Montoya was covering up waiting for the punch and Touhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Montoya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Touhu wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Touhu is aware though and is defending well.
Touhu wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
Touhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Touhu is looking to advance position but Montoya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Touhu tries to reverse the position but Montoya maintains control.
Montoya wants to take Touhu's back here but Touhu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Touhu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touhu is squirming around, avoiding Montoya's attempts to control the action.
Touhu working to try and regain half guard.
Montoya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Touhu is looking to escape.
Touhu tries to lock up and control but Montoya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touhu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Touhu wants to hold on but Montoya pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya wants to take Touhu's back but he can't do it this time.
Touhu tries to hold on but Montoya postures up.
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Touhu tries to hold on but Montoya postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Touhu is trying to escape the mount but Montoya keeps good control and instead manages to take Touhu's back.
Montoya is persistently looking for the submission but Touhu is defending it well.
Montoya working for a choke but Touhu is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touhu is really stuck here.
Touhu is working hard here to advance position.
Montoya looking for the RNC.
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!
Montoya is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Touhu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Touhu trying to control but not successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hidalgo Montoya.
I think Montoya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidalgo Montoya!
An intense looking Hidalgo Montoya took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd like to take this moment to announce my retirement! Thanks to Hans who's kept me in hookers and blow!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Makaaja has chosen BassLovers United - I Can't Dance as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
210 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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32
215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Burns Jr. No joy for Makaaja on that attempt.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns Jr sprawls well. Burns Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Makaaja in the body.
Makaaja moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Makaaja saw that one coming.
Burns Jr looks to land a right hand but Makaaja moved out of range.
Makaaja steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns Jr. That one must have hurt.
Burns Jr clinches with his opponent.
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns Jr as he avoids it easily.
Simba Burns Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Makaaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns Jr tries to avoid it but Makaaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns Jr to the ground. Burns Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns Jr but Burns Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaaja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns Jr drives through and clinches with Makaaja against the cage.
Burns Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Burns Jr wants to clinch.
Burns Jr instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns Jr has closed the distance and engaged Makaaja in a clinch.
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makaaja pinned against the cage. Makaaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makaaja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr rushes Makaaja and presses him up against the cage.
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns Jr moves to clinch but Makaaja breaks away
and Makaaja counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burns Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Burns Jr wants to control but Makaaja postures up.
Burns Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makaaja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Makaaja seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Burns Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mica Makaaja!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mica Makaaja thanked Tab out for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arga Buarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Don't You Give Your Love Away . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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34
164 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arga Buarga!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buarga lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buarga lands with a cross.
Buarga tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buarga avoids the body shot from Brown.
A lazy left from Buarga finds it's target.
Buarga lands an overhand right.
Buarga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buarga throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buarga misses with a double jab.
Buarga slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buarga.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buarga wants to get back to full guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buarga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buarga gets back to full guard.
Brown preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buarga is keeping the position for now.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Buarga has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Buarga is trying to get back to half guard.
Buarga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brown presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Buarga can't escape the position.
Buarga regains half guard.
Buarga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Buarga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buarga moves into full guard.
Buarga 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown trying to control but Buarga is working from the bottom.
Buarga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Buarga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buarga is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buarga wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buarga is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buarga.
Buarga wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown wants to sweep here but Buarga controlling him for the moment.
Buarga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buarga trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Buarga tries to pass.
Buarga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buarga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buarga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buarga throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown has Buarga pulled in close to control his posture.
Buarga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arga Buarga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buarga was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Nice cross by Buarga.
Buarga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buarga just misses with a punch to the body.
Buarga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buarga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Buarga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buarga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Buarga.
Buarga just misses with a punch to the body.
Buarga misses the shot to the body.
Buarga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buarga.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Buarga misses.
Good exchange - Buarga coming out on top.
Buarga missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arga Buarga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buarga scores with a shot to the body.
Brown looks to land a combination but Buarga avoids it well.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buarga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buarga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga misses with a wild body shot.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buarga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buarga jabs at Brown's body.
Donk. Buarga catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Buarga cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buarga actively working from the bottom here.
Buarga manages to get to full guard.
Buarga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buarga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buarga is keeping the position for now.
Buarga wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Buarga tries to strike from the bottom.
Buarga trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Arga Buarga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buarga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Buarga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Buarga up and slammed him! Buarga can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to stand but Buarga is controlling his arm.
Buarga sneaks back into half guard.
Buarga is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buarga tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buarga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buarga's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arga Buarga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Buarga ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up but Buarga circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buarga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buarga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buarga thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Good shot there by Buarga.
Buarga misses with a straight left.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Buarga scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buarga is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buarga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buarga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buarga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Buarga's legs - danger averted.
Buarga has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Buarga defending well.
Buarga manages to get to full guard.
Buarga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Buarga wants to sweep but no luck.
Buarga has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Buarga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buarga is on top in guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buarga being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buarga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown keeping full guard, as Buarga tries to pass.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Victor Brown wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buarga ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buarga counters with a straight right hand.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Buarga throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Buarga looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Buarga tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Arga Buarga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buarga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buarga misses the jab.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buarga swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Buarga misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown slips a jab from Buarga.
Buarga has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Buarga blocks a body shot from Brown.
Buarga misses with the head strike.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
Victor Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buarga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arga Buarga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buarga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buarga was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buarga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arga Buarga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buarga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arga Buarga!
Arga Buarga took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'ARGABUARGARGABUARGABUARGARGABUARGARGGH!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Bloc Party - The Prayer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie McDougle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDougle ducks right into an uppercut from Collins.
It looks like Arnie McDougle has been cut.
Collins lands with an overhand left.
Vinnie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDougle throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDougle moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDougle lands a big head kick that sends Collins tumbling to the mat! McDougle takes a step backwards and waves Collins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vinnie Collins has been cut.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDougle circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins with a hook.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
McDougle cracks Collins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Collins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McDougle finish him?
Collins is rocked!
McDougle tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDougle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arnie McDougle's cut is getting worse.
Collins thuds a left hand into McDougle's body.
Collins tried to score with a low kick but McDougle checks it.
Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.
Collins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDougle's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Collins drops McDougle with a naaaaasty hook - McDougle is in real trouble here! Collins dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Collins!
Vinnie Collins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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