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EVO 57: Fernandez vs Frost PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dappy - Good Intentions. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCollins's choice of entrance music: The Go Getter. Vlad Kersikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Riley McCollins's chin.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley McCollins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but McCollins slips the punch.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov avoiding damage as McCollins throws knees to the body.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from McCollins.
McCollins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
McCollins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
McCollins tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
McCollins blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCollins backwards.
McCollins managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCollins.
McCollins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCollins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Kersikov.
McCollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
McCollins with a knee to the head.
McCollins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCollins cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
McCollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but McCollins avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov is looking to control McCollins's arms but McCollins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
McCollins missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov digs a right hand into McCollins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCollins's gas tank.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCollins backwards.
McCollins avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for McCollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
McCollins has had enough of the clinch but Kersikov keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCollins scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
McCollins connects with a knee to the head.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by McCollins.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCollins blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
McCollins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCollins breaks the clinch.
McCollins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a push kick but McCollins slaps the foot to one side.
McCollins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to clinch but McCollins is having none of it.
McCollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
McCollins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
McCollins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - McCollins coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by McCollins.
McCollins tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCollins.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins misses with a straight right.
Kersikov digs a good hook to McCollins's body.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov sizes up McCollins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by McCollins.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
McCollins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
McCollins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov cracks the inside of McCollins's front leg.
McCollins moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through McCollins's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
McCollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from McCollins.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
McCollins walks into a jab.
Kersikov scores with a jab. McCollins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCollins lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but McCollins is out of range.
McCollins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCollins rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCollins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov jumps guard and drags McCollins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kersikov is looking for a triangle but McCollins pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCollins wanted to stand there but Kersikov had control of the position.
Kersikov is looking for a triangle but McCollins pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McCollins rolls with it to try and escape but Kersikov cranks on the arm and McCollins is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlad Kersikov!
Vlad Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Checkmate. Seagull has chosen Van Halen - Jump as his entrance music. Sevent Seagull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
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
30 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sevent Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagull blocks the body kick.
Drezner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seagull.
Seagull defending well as Drezner loads up on a big left hand.
Drezner throws an off balance right hand
and Seagull makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drezner really felt that one!
Drezner throws a push kick but Seagull slaps the foot to one side.
Drezner keeps the fight on the outside.
Drezner misses with an uppercut
and Seagull counters with a nice body kick.
Drezner misses with a left hand
and Seagull counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drezner's knee momentarily.
Seagull scores with a push kick.
Drezner throws a nice looking combination but Seagull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Seagull tries to work over Drezner's front leg with a kick but Drezner checks it.
Drezner throws an off balance right hand
and Seagull counters with a good low kick that Drezner was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drezner misses with a looping right.
Drezner misses with a body shot
and Seagull counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drezner thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull tries to land a front kick but Drezner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seagull is looking to slow Drezner down with leg kicks.
Seagull scores with a kick to the body.
Drezner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drezner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Not Yours in the buildup to the fight.
Drezner works Seagull's body with a nice hook.
Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drezner throws an off balance right hand
and Seagull counters with a nice leg kick.
Seagull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drezner in his tracks.
Seagull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drezner misses with an uppercut.
Drezner moves out of range of the body kick from Seagull.
Drezner misses with a body kick.
Seagull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drezner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seagull.
Seagull moves out of range of the body kick.
Seagull has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Seagull slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drezner. Seagull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drezner clinches up with Seagull and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seagull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seagull scores with a hook to the body.
Drezner lands a knee to the head.
Seagull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drezner is keeping busy.
Drezner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drezner blocks an uppercut.
Drezner trying to control the position but instead, Seagull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drezner into the cage.
Drezner blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seagull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drezner is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Drezner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seagull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drezner's elbow.
Drezner missing with knees to the body.
Seagull blocking some punches.
Drezner tries to break the clinch but Seagull is controlling the position.
Drezner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seagull has him pressed against the cage.
Drezner misses with the head strike.
Seagull misses with the head strike.
Seagull takes an elbow to the temple.
Drezner controlling the action here for a moment.
Seagull on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seagull throws a punch but it's blocked by Drezner.
Drezner prevents a body shot from Seagull.
Seagull keeps control of Drezner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drezner breaks from the clinch.
Drezner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seagull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seagull feints and then cracks Drezner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drezner down.
Drezner swings for the body but Seagull moves out of range.
Drezner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagull takes one to the side of the head.
Drezner misses with a body kick.
Drezner misses with an uppercut
and Seagull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seagull slips a jab and a cross from Drezner.
Drezner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seagull's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drezner doesn't manage to clinch there - Seagull circles away.
Drezner throws the kick towards the body but Seagull avoids it.
Drezner throws a leg kick
and Seagull counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull 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.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
Seagull lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Seagull misses with a straight right.
Drezner throws a leg kick
and Seagull counters with a solid body kick.
Drezner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seagull lands with a hook. Drezner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drezner is rocked!
Drezner misses with a hook to the body
and Seagull scores with a counter punch that sends Drezner to the canvas! Seagull smells blood - he's punishing Drezner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Drezner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sevent Seagull!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sevent Seagull waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torturo's entrance music is Mogwai - Katrien. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Juntunen's choice of entrance music: Lumessakahlaajat. Tomi Juntunen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Torturo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torturo throws a leg kick but Juntunen moved away.
Juntunen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Torturo checks a leg kick.
Torturo thuds a left hand into Juntunen's body.
Juntunen misses with a body kick.
Torturo throws a leg kick but Juntunen checks it.
Torturo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torturo moves into the clinch.
Juntunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Torturo.
Torturo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torturo lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torturo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Our sources have told us that Torturo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Torturo tries to throw a body punch but Juntunen avoids it by throwing Torturo back against the cage.
Torturo breaks the clinch.
Torturo tries to land a front kick but Juntunen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torturo missing with a left hand there. Juntunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torturo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juntunen moves out of range as Torturo throws a body kick.
Torturo throws a hook to the side of Juntunen's head but Juntunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntunen throws a right and a left that Torturo avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo lunges at Juntunen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juntunen's hand.
Torturo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juntunen backs up against the cage.
It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
Juntunen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Torturo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torturo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Juntunen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torturo - the referee stops the clock and Juntunen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torturo. Juntunen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torturo tests Juntunen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torturo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntunen. That did some damage!
Torturo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torturo scores with a leg kick.
Torturo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torturo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juntunen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torturo. Torturo obviously looking to wear him down.
Juntunen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torturo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Juntunen moves out of range of the body kick from Torturo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juntunen checks a leg kick.
Torturo cracks a nice hook into Juntunen's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Torturo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juntunen doesn't seem phased though.
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torturo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Torturo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juntunen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torturo. Torturo obviously looking to wear him down.
Torturo scores with a nice strike.
Juntunen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juntunen is rocked!
Torturo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juntunen. Juntunen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juntunen is still on wobbly legs! Can Torturo finish him?
Juntunen misses with a few strikes there.
Torturo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Juntunen square on the jaw! Damn, Juntunen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Torturo!
After the fight, Marko Torturo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro comes to the cage accompanied by Prospect - Warrior. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica Enter Sandman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figaro misses with a low kick.
Figaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Figaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Figaro moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Figaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Figaro misses with a double jab.
Figaro misses with a head kick.
Figaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Figaro throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
Figaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holden Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Figaro.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Figaro.
Figaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gracie.
Figaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Figaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figaro.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figaro.
Figaro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Figaro throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Figaro moved away.
Figaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Figaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Figaro tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabin Figaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figaro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Figaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Figaro throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Figaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Figaro will feel that in the morning.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Figaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Figaro.
Figaro misses with a leg kick.
Gracie slips a straight right by Figaro.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Figaro saw that one coming.
Figaro takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Figaro throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Figaro is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Figaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figaro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Figaro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie keeps Figaro at a distance using the push kick.
Figaro checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Sabin Figaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Figaro misses with a straight left.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie thumps Figaro with a low kick.
Figaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figaro throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Figaro avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie with a jab.
Figaro lands with a good body shot.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Figaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Figaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Figaro throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie slips a jab from Figaro.
Figaro misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Figaro was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Gracie pushes Figaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figaro manages to break the clinch.
Figaro throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Figaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Figaro moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie digs a good hook to Figaro's body.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Figaro misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Figaro dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Figaro's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Figaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Figaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracie - the referee stops the clock and Figaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracie. Figaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gracie slips under a jab from Figaro.
Figaro drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gracie. Figaro shrugs it off though.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Figaro is rocked!
Gracie connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Figaro out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holden Gracie!
After winning the bout, Holden Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eli Bracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillum comes into a darkened arena with his song building. High Hopes - Pink Floyd kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eli Bracha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chillum blocks a head kick by Bracha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bracha. That's going to slow Chillum down.
Bracha throws a wild body kick that Chillum sees coming a mile off.
Bracha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bracha throws a hook to the side of Chillum's head but Chillum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bracha.
Chillum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
A head kick misses from Chillum.
Bracha lands a big head kick that sends Chillum tumbling to the mat! Bracha takes a step backwards and waves Chillum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chillum is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Bracha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chillum is still on wobbly legs! Can Bracha finish him?
Bracha darts in and clinches Chillum up against the cage.
Bracha tries to throw a body punch but Chillum avoids it by throwing Bracha back against the cage.
Chillum seems to have recovered his senses.
Bracha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chillum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bracha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bracha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bracha as the two fighters clinch.
Chillum misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Chillum.
Still in the clinch, Chillum scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracha blocks the elbow strike.
Bracha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chillum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bracha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bracha lands a shoulder strike.
Bracha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chillum.
Chillum manages to break the clinch.
Bracha looks to land a body kick but Chillum moved away.
Bracha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bracha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bracha throws a hook but Chillum avoids it easily.
Bracha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doc Chillum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chillum misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chillum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bracha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bracha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chillum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bracha.
Chillum tests Bracha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bracha throws a push kick but Chillum slaps the foot to one side.
Chillum lands a slapping body shot.
Bracha is looking to chop away at Chillum's legs.
A shot to the liver by Chillum. Beautiful body shot.
Bracha is breathing heavily.
Bracha looks to throw a body kick
letting Chillum counter with a right hand.
Chillum scores with a nice head shot.
Chillum lands a body shot.
Chillum throws a body punch but Bracha moves out of range.
Bracha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bracha moves into range and clinches up with Chillum.
Bracha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chillum.
A left hand lands to the body for Chillum.
Bracha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chillum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Chillum.
Chillum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bracha backwards.
Bracha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chillum pushes Bracha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bracha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bracha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bracha fails to land.
Bracha misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chillum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chillum misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum blocks an uppercut.
Chillum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Chillum.
Chillum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bracha misses with a kick to the body.
Chillum connects with a body shot.
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!
Chillum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chillum lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bracha throws a leg kick but Chillum moved away.
A head kick misses from Chillum.
Chillum throws an overhand right that lands on Bracha's shoulder, as Bracha tries to avoid the shot.
Bracha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bracha moves into the clinch.
Bracha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bracha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chillum.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bracha.
Chillum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bracha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chillum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chillum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bracha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chillum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chillum digs a right hand into Bracha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bracha's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doc Chillum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bracha throws a head kick that misses.
Bracha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chillum manages to avoid it.
Bracha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bracha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chillum lands an overhand right.
Bracha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Bracha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chillum works Bracha's body with a nice hook.
Chillum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bracha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chillum lands a jab to Bracha's midsection.
Bracha drives through and clinches with Chillum against the cage.
Bracha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chillum avoids it.
Chillum gets through Bracha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chillum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doc Chillum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Bracha.
Chillum blocks a body shot from Bracha.
Chillum can't find room to land a body shot as Bracha controls the action.
Chillum throws a punch but it's blocked by Bracha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracha blocks the elbow strike.
Chillum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chillum misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bracha.
Bracha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chillum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bracha pushes off an throws an elbow but Chillum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bracha tries to throw a body punch but Chillum avoids it by throwing Bracha back against the cage.
Chillum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chillum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bracha backwards.
Bracha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chillum as Bracha tries to tie him up.
Chillum prevents a body shot from Bracha.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bracha.
Chillum lands an elbow inside that Bracha shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chillum misses with a punch on the inside.
Chillum scores with a shot to the side of Bracha's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracha can't find room to land a body shot as Chillum controls the action.
Chillum lands with a short shot to the head.
Bracha throws a punch but it's blocked by Chillum.
Bracha struggles to land a body shot inside as Chillum controls his hands.
Bracha blocking some punches.
Chillum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bracha lands a shot to the body.
Chillum tries to throw a body punch but Bracha avoids it by throwing Chillum back against the cage.
Bracha misses with a punch on the inside.
Bracha has a couple of punches blocked by Chillum.
Chillum gets through Bracha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bracha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bracha.
Chillum misses with some punches.
Bracha throws an elbow but it misses.
Chillum scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bracha fails to land.
A body shot lands from Chillum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chillum blocks a body shot from Bracha.
Bracha working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chillum.
Chillum misses with a body punch.
Bracha working aggressively here.
Bracha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bracha can't find room to land a body shot as Chillum controls the action.
Bracha blocks a body shot from Chillum.
Bracha pushes Chillum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bracha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chillum blocks it with crossed arms.
Chillum blocks an uppercut.
Bracha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chillum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chillum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bracha's elbow.
A short right from Chillum on the inside.
Bracha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chillum lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chillum lands a left hand.
Bracha throws a head punch that misses.
Chillum misses with a punch to the body.
Chillum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bracha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bracha tries to work over Chillum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chillum blocks a body shot from Bracha.
Bracha working aggressively here.
Bracha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bracha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chillum or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chillum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bracha blocks an uppercut.
Bracha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chillum throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doc Chillum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chillum misses with a wild body shot.
Bracha moves out of range of the body kick from Chillum.
Chillum stalks Bracha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bracha's face. Bracha staggers backwards, shaken.
Chillum moves out of range as Bracha throws a body kick.
Chillum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bracha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bracha scores with a nice body kick.
Chillum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chillum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chillum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bracha rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Bracha is predictable there
and Chillum counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chillum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bracha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chillum pushes Bracha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bracha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chillum's elbow.
Bracha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chillum avoids it.
Chillum pushes Bracha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bracha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Chillum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bracha takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum swings wildly with an uppercut but Bracha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Chillum on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chillum fails to land.
Chillum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bracha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chillum lands with a light punch inside.
Bracha tries to throw a body punch but Chillum avoids it by throwing Bracha back against the cage.
Chillum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chillum blocking some punches.
Bracha tries to work over Chillum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chillum misses with a body punch.
Chillum misses with the head strike.
Chillum breaks the clinch.
Bracha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bracha looks for the body kick but Chillum saw that one coming.
Bracha 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.
Eli Bracha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bracha misses
and Chillum counters with a head kick that wobbles Bracha - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Chillum sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Chillum!
Doc Chillum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie comes to the cage accompanied by Congo Ashanti. Lindel has chosen Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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234 lbs
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
35 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ashantie quickly recovers to half guard.
Ashantie is looking to improve his position.
Lindel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lindel is trying to control. Ashantie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindel thows a huge punch but Ashantie dodges it nicely.
Ashantie looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashantie kicks off Lindel and gets to his feet.
Ashantie is looking to land body kicks.
Lindel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ashantie. Ashantie obviously looking to wear him down.
Lindel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindel shoots for a double leg takedown but Ashantie sprawls well. He's pushed Lindel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ashantie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ashantie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lindel.
Ashantie struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel lands some shots froms side control.
Ashantie is trying to control Lindel's posture but Lindel avoids it.
Ashantie is looking to reverse the position.
Lindel working away.
Lindel trying to control the action but Ashantie is working from the bottom.
Ashantie is looking for a sweep.
Lindel working the ground and pound.
Lindel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashantie is looking to reverse the position.
Ashantie wants to control but Lindel postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel is trying to get an arm triangle but Ashantie is defending well.
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!
Ashantie keeping his opponent close.
Lindel scoring with punches from side control.
Lindel cracks Ashantie with a big elbow.
Lindel in side control, throwing shots but Ashantie defends.
Lindel working the ground and pound but Ashantie is defending the strikes.
Ashantie defending against the ground and pound.
Ashantie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashantie is trying to get back to his feet.
Lindel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashantie keeps working.
Ashantie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie is trying to control Lindel's posture but Lindel avoids it.
Ashantie taking a bit of punishment here - Lindel scoring with strikes.
Ashantie parries the strikes from Lindel easily there. Lindel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ashantie to escape.
Ashantie pushes Lindel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lindel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lindel wants to control for a moment but Ashantie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ashantie trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Lindel.
Ashantie pushes Lindel off looking to stand but Lindel dives back in and keeps control.
Lindel tries to pass to full mount but Ashantie defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ashantie's head.
Lindel working over Ashantie with some ground and pound. Ashantie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Lindel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lindel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lindel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lindel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ashantie tries to kick Lindel off in order to stand up. Lindel Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindel working the ground and pound.
Lindel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that round.
That's time! Ashantie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ashantie lands a head shot.
Ashantie misses with a straight right.
Ashantie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mikael Lindel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashantie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lindel.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashantie misses the target.
A jab from Lindel misses.
Ashantie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lindel fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindel misses the target.
Ashantie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
Lindel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ashantie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Congo Ashantie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Lindel.
Lindel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ashantie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses.
Lindel closes the distance and clinches up with Ashantie, looking for a takedown. Lindel pushes Ashantie against the cage but Ashantie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Ashantie misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lindel's calf.
Lindel shoots for a double leg takedown but Ashantie sprawls well. He's pushed Lindel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Congo Ashantie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashantie lands with a right hand.
Lindel blocks a jab.
Ashantie throws a front kick that sends Lindel stumbling back into the cage.
Ashantie connects with a leg kick. Lindel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ashantie scores with a head kick.
Ashantie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindel.
Ashantie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lindel is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashantie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Congo Ashantie is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindel shoots for a double leg takedown but Ashantie sprawls well. He's pushed Lindel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ashantie lands a leg kick that knocks Lindel off balance momentarily.
Ashantie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lindel's calf.
Ashantie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Ashantie.
Ashantie throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Lindel finds it's way through Ashantie's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lindel.
Lindel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ashantie's waist but Ashantie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lindel off to one side.
Lindel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ashantie sprawls well initially but Lindel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ashantie wants to get back to his feet.
Ashantie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lindel.
Ashantie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lindel is controlling him.
Lindel trying to control but Ashantie is working from the bottom.
Lindel is looking to pass into half guard but Ashantie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ashantie is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie stopping the sweep attempt from Lindel.
Our spies down at at KO Gym inform us that Lindel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ashantie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lindel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Congo Ashantie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ashantie throws a low kick but Lindel moves out of range easily.
Ashantie takes one to the chin there.
Lindel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindel checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Ashantie.
A bone on bone clash there as Lindel blocks the leg kick.
Lindel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashantie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ashantie wants it to stay on the feet.
Ashantie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashantie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ashantie slips under a jab from Lindel.
A jab from Ashantie does it's job there.
Lindel shoots in but no luck this time.
Ashantie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Congo Ashantie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ashantie cracks Lindel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lindel moves out of range as Ashantie throws a body kick.
Lindel moves out of range as Ashantie throws a body kick.
Lindel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ashantie defends well and Lindel ends up having to push Ashantie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lindel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lindel 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.
Ashantie wants to get back to his feet but Lindel drags him back down.
Lindel is trying to ground and pound but Ashantie uses the momentary lack of control by Lindel to regain half guard.
Lindel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ashantie is staying active underneath Lindel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ashantie wants to get back to his feet.
Lindel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lindel stops Ashantie from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashantie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashantie is trying to keep Lindel in close.
Lindel throws a big right hand that misses.
Mikael Lindel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindel scoring with some ground and pound.
Lindel wants to pass the guard but Ashantie is keeping the position.
Ashantie trying to keep a closed guard but Lindel is proving a slippery customer.
Lindel won't allow Ashantie to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel throws a big elbow that misses.
Lindel slips nicely into half guard.
Lindel prevents Ashantie from standing back up.
Ashantie is refusing to be controlled, as Lindel sits in half guard.
Lindel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lindel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lindel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ashantie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lindel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ashantie!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lindel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ashantie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ashantie wants to get back to his feet.
Lindel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lindel drops an elbow to the side of Ashantie's head.
Lindel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lindel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lindel connects with a nice short shot to Ashantie's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ashantie wants to improve his position but Lindel is controlling well.
Ashantie is trying to maintain the position but Lindel is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Lindel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lindel 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Lindel!
Mikael Lindel gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA. Breaker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hustlin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renzo Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Machida with a jab.
Breaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Breaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Breaker forces Machida back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Breaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
Breaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Machida.
Breaker blocks an uppercut.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Breaker misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Breaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Breaker slips a straight right by Machida.
A jab from Breaker finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Breaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Breaker lands a lovely overhand right.
Machida swings for the body but Breaker moves out of range.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Breaker tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Breaker misses with a hook
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker throws a head kick that misses.
Breaker misses the jab.
Breaker throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Breaker blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick from Breaker.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida wants to slow Breaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Breaker misses with a kick to the body.
Breaker tries to move into range but Machida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Breaker stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Breaker avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Breaker takes a step back to recover.
Breaker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Breaker connects with the punch.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Breaker tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Breaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Breaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breaker. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Breaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Breaker cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Breaker lands with a straight right. Machida didn't see that one coming.
Breaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Breaker is out of range.
A head kick misses from Breaker.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Breaker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Breaker is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Breaker.
Breaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Breaker's sensitive parts.
Breaker circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Breaker to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Breaker being controlled against the cage.
Breaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Breaker avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breaker misses with the head strike.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Breaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
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 Renzo Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Breaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Breaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Breaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Breaker.
Breaker moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breaker throws out the jab.
Breaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Breaker's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Breaker doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Machida blocks the leg kick.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooh!!! Machida has knocked Breaker down with a huge combo! Machida steps away and waves a wobbly Breaker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Breaker is rocked!
It looks like J Breaker has been cut.
Breaker is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breaker throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Breaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Breaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Renzo Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Breaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Breaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida digs a good hook to Breaker's body.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Breaker moves away.
Machida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from Breaker.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Breaker momentarily.
Breaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida scores with a sloppy right hand. Breaker should have avoided that one.
Breaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Breaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Breaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida clinches.
Machida tries to throw a body punch but Breaker avoids it by throwing Machida back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machida blocking some punches.
Breaker tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Breaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
Machida pushes Breaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Breaker takes a shot to the head.
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida trying to stall but Breaker improves his position.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Breaker.
A short left from Machida.
Breaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breaker has a couple of punches blocked by Machida.
Breaker seems to have recovered his senses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Breaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on J Breaker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Breaker is just out of range.
Machida tries to clinch there but Breaker circles away.
Breaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida throws a leg kick but Breaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Breaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Breaker tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Machida works Breaker's body with a nice hook.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breaker can do to turn this around?
Breaker tries to land a body kick
and Machida counters with an inside leg kick.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machida stuns Breaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida lands a jab to Breaker's midsection.
Breaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Breaker checks a leg kick.
Breaker throws a big shot that misses.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Breaker's sensitive parts.
Machida forces Breaker back against the cage and clinches.
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Breaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida is leaning against Breaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries a body shot but Breaker blocks it.
Machida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Breaker up against the cage.
Breaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
J Breaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Breaker controls the action.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Machida.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Machida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Machida.
Breaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Breaker backwards.
Machida pushes Breaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renzo Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Breaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Renzo Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Breaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Breaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Breaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Breaker can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Breaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida pressing his opponent against the cage.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Breaker backwards.
Breaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Breaker's ribcage. Breaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Breaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machidas head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Breaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Breaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida blocks a body shot from Breaker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renzo Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renzo Machida!
Renzo Machida tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Celebration by Kool and the Gang as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
40 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as This blocks the low kick.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from This misses.
Williams misses the body punch
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Conquer This has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conquer This seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and This counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
This ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
This avoids the body shot from Williams.
This goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from This.
This tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This tries to clinch up
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but This ducks down to avoid it.
This tries a head kick but it misses.
This throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow This down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from This.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by This.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from This.
This blocks a head kick by Williams.
This looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This scores with a nice head shot.
This moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but This circles away quickly and effectively.
This throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams takes one on the button.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. This looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from This finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
This ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
This moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from This.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
This lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from This.
This clinches with his opponent.
This throws a head punch that misses.
This lands a body punch in the clinch.
This misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by This.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from This.
This rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down This rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and This counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conquer This is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by This.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
This looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
This paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract This.
This misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams looks for the body kick but This saw that one coming.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent This stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but This checks it.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from This misses.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
A head kick misses from This.
This throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This misses with a head kick.
A low kick from This misses
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams wants to slow This down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams looks to land a left hand but This moved out of range nicely.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from This.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks This off balance momentarily.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. This follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but This checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from This misses
and Williams counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This lands a high kick!
This loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws a head kick but This moves out of range.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Donk. This catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses This's sensitive parts.
This looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for This.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
This throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
This lands with a shot to the body.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
This clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
This misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
This throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a head kick that drops This to the mat! This scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh This is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and This has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This seems to have got his legs back now.
This has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams avoids the head kick by This.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams throws a push kick but This slaps the foot to one side.
This jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams avoids the body shot from This.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
This tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from This.
This lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
This smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
This throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This lands a jab.
Good work by This as he checks the leg kick.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
This scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a swing at This's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws out a loose jab but This uses good head movement to avoid it.
This throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
This scores with a kick to the body.
This misses with the combination.
Williams thuds his right hand into This's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
This takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from This.
This lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams tries to work over This's front leg with a kick but This checks it.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams avoids the head kick by This.
A jab from Williams misses.
This fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This is looking to clinch.
This lands a head kick!
This looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Williams!
Post fight, Kane Williams stared into the camera and said 'I'm refocused, reloaded, and one angry black man once again. Suckas beware - shit just got real. You dig?'.
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