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Ascension Amsterdam 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Fernandez throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fernandez pushes Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Fernandez.
Machado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado tries to pull guard but Fernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
Machado is trying to drag Fernandez to the mat but Fernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernandez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Felix Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Machado.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Fernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Machado's guard.
Machado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Machado looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Felix Fernandez.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Fernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fernandez misses with a low kick.
Fernandez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Machado.
Machado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fernandez's head.
Machado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fabio Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fernandez throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Fernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Fernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernandez misses the target.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez moves away.
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fernandez throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a big head kick but Fernandez shrugs it off.
Fernandez misses with a low kick.
Fernandez misses with a right hand
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Fernandez is stalling here.
Machado scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernandez's elbow.
Machado is stalling here.
Machado looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
Fernandez prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Fernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Fernandez.
Fernandez is trying to pull guard but Machado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fernandez tries to clinch there but Machado circles away.
Fernandez rushes Machado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machado looking to stall.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fernandez smiles and moves away.
Felix Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Machado.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
Machado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a body kick that misses.
Fernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Fernandez misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machado drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machado can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machado throws an elbow but misses.
Machado misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado keeps control of Fernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fernandez throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fernandez is defending well.
Machado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fernandez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fernandez blocking some punches.
Fernandez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fernandez up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to drag Fernandez to the mat but Fernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Fernandez is pushing Machado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fernandez lands a shot to the body.
Machado connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fernandez's face.
It looks like Felix Fernandez has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Fernandez avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Fernandez is pushing Machado up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Machado is looking for a takedown.
Machado tries for a takedown but Fernandez manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Fernandez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fernandez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machado lands an elbow just above Fernandez 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Machado has Fernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabio Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Felix Fernandez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fernandez misses with a low kick.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Fabio Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Fabio Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandez misses with an uppercut.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandez swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Machado fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernandez looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Fernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Fabio Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Fernandez misses.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado thows a body shot but no joy.
Fernandez looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Machado misses with a looping left.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Fernandez.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Jab, jab by Fernandez - just one landing.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felix Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez misses with a low kick.
Fernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Fernandez blocks a leg kick.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Machado.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez throws a leg kick
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a body kick.
Machado throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandez.
Fernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machado, pushing him back against the cage.
Fernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Machado blocks with his arms.
Fernandez tries to circle away but Machado has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fernandez.
Machado prevents a body shot from Fernandez.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Machado throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Machado clinches.
Fernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Machado blocks with his arms.
Machado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fernandez up against the cage.
Fernandez controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez gets underhooks to prevent Machado's takedown attempt.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Fernandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fernandez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fernandez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabio Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandez.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Felix Fernandez.
I think Machado 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fabio Machado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masami Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masami Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Queen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a left that rocks Queen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Takahashi dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Queen regain composure!
It looks like Kevin Queen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Queen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takahashi wants to control but Queen is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Queen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Queen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Queen is doing well to control the position and prevent Takahashi from advancing to side control.
Takahashi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Takahashi looking to control but Queen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen tries to reverse the position but Takahashi maintains control.
Takahashi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Queen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Queen shrugs it off.
Takahashi fails to take his opponent's back.
Queen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takahashi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Queen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Queen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takahashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Queen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
Queen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takahashi tries to sprawl but Queen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queen stops Takahashi from getting back to his feet.
Queen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Queen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Queen working over Takahashi with some ground and pound. Takahashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Queen working Takahashi over with strikes.
Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi has hold of Queen's hands but Queen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Takahashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Queen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Queen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Takahashi covers up, he's hurt! Queen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Queen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Queen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Queen!
Kevin Queen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimai Waciuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Gordon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimai Waciuri!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waciuri moves into range and clinches up with Gordon.
Waciuri working Gordon over with knees to the body.
Waciuri slowing the pace effectively.
Waciuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Waciuri scores with a hook to the body.
Waciuri avoiding damage.
Waciuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
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!
Waciuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
Waciuri crunches a lovely knee into Gordon's ribcage.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waciuri.
Waciuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gordons head.
Waciuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Waciuri.
Waciuri lands an elbow that stopped Gordon in his tracks for a moment.
Waciuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waciuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waciuri lands a damaging elbow.
Waciuri scores with a knee to the head.
Waciuri lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside that Gordon shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waciuri.
It looks like Robert Gordon has been cut.
Waciuri lands a damaging elbow.
Waciuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
Gordon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Waciuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Waciuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
A right hook to the body lands for Waciuri.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside that Gordon shrugs off.
Waciuri crunches a lovely knee into Gordon's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Waciuri to work.
We've been hearing reports that Gordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Waciuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Waciuri landing knees to the body.
Waciuri'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.
Waciuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
Nice elbow from Waciuri.
Waciuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Waciuri lands an elbow inside that Gordon shrugs off.
Waciuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Waciuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Waciuri lands a nice knee to the body.
Waciuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waciuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Waciuri lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gordon letting Waciuri take a breather here.
Waciuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Waciuri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waciuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Waciuri lands a good knee to the midsection. Gordon won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waciuri lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Waciuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gordon's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waciuri.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waciuri.
Waciuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Waciuri.
Waciuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Waciuri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Waciuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Waciuri lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Waciuri.
Waciuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Waciuri.
Waciuri scores with a knee to the head.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow.
Waciuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Waciuri.
Waciuri lands a shot to the body.
Waciuri leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Waciuri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimai Waciuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Gordon'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.
Gordon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gordon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Waciuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Waciuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gordon.
Gordon moves forwards but Waciuri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Waciuri closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon tries to circle away but Waciuri has him pinned against the cage.
Waciuri gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waciuri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Waciuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Waciuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Waciuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waciuri crunches a lovely knee into Gordon's ribcage.
Waciuri stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waciuri lands a good knee to the midsection. Gordon won't want to take too many of those.
Waciuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Waciuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waciuri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Waciuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Waciuri connects with a knee to the head.
Waciuri landing knees to the head.
Waciuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Waciuri landing knees to the head.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside that Gordon shrugs off.
Waciuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Waciuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Waciuri.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside.
Waciuri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside.
Waciuri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gordon up against the cage.
Waciuri landing knees to the head.
Waciuri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gordon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Waciuri obliges.
Knees to the body from Waciuri.
Gordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Waciuri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Waciuri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Waciuri lands a nice knee to the body.
Waciuri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gordon can't break the clinch.
Waciuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waciuri effectively controlling the action here.
Waciuri scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri lands a nice uppercut.
Waciuri lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Waciuri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Waciuri.
Waciuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Waciuri cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Waciuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waciuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waciuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Waciuri lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri lands a knee to the body.
Waciuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Waciuri obliges.
Waciuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon is rocked!
Waciuri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Waciuri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Waciuri scores with a knee to the head.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside that Gordon shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waciuri lands a knee to the body.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Waciuri lands a good knee to the midsection. Gordon won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Waciuri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimai Waciuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Gordon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Waciuri clinches with his opponent.
Waciuri lands a knee to the body.
Waciuri lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Waciuri.
Waciuri'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.
Waciuri connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Waciuri - that landed with a thud.
Waciuri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waciuri cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waciuri lands a nice knee to the body.
Waciuri lands a damaging elbow.
Waciuri landing knees to the body.
Waciuri lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waciuri with a knee to the head.
Waciuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Waciuri lands with a right to the head.
Waciuri blocks an uppercut.
Waciuri lands an elbow inside.
Waciuri lands a nice uppercut.
Waciuri lands a knee to the body.
Gordon takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waciuri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Waciuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gordon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Waciuri lands a damaging elbow.
Waciuri with a knee to the head.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waciuri scores a nice knee to the body.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri landing knees to the head.
Waciuri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Waciuri unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gordon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Waciuri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Waciuri connects with a knee to the head.
Waciuri lands a good knee to the midsection. Gordon won't want to take too many of those.
Waciuri slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waciuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gordon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Waciuri - that landed with a thud.
Kimai Waciuri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Waciuri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri lands a damaging elbow.
Waciuri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Waciuri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waciuri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Waciuri effectively controlling the action here.
Gordon takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Waciuri.
Waciuri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waciuri with a knee to the head.
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gordon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Waciuri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waciuri.
Waciuri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Waciuri lands a damaging elbow.
Waciuri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Waciuri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Waciuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robert Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waciuri working Gordon over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waciuri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waciuri scores with a hook to the body.
Kimai Waciuri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Waciuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimai Waciuri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waciuri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimai Waciuri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhen Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Blighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buster Blighton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhen Ji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Blighton!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji fails to land with a series of punches.
Ji just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blighton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ji throws a hook to the side of Blighton's head but Blighton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji dips to his left and cracks Blighton with an uppercut!
Ji leaves Blighton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ji jabs at Blighton's body.
Blighton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Ji circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Ji and Blighton goes tumbling to the canvas! Ji follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Blighton is not content to let Ji control the position.
Blighton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji wants to stand up but Blighton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ji wants to control but Blighton is keeping him busy.
Blighton gets full guard.
Ji wants to stand but Blighton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ji has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ji wants to control from the top but Blighton keeps moving.
Ji trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blighton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhen Ji has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Blighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ji manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhen Ji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton.
Blighton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ji but Ji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ji lands a lovely overhand right.
Ji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ji wants it to stay on the feet.
Ji ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Blighton out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhen Ji!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Slide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Dezman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Dezman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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186 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cesar Slide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Dezman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slide has his takedown stuffed
and Dezman counters by moving into the clinch.
Slide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dezman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slide has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dezman regains guard immediately.
Dezman is looking to stand up but Slide isn't so interested in that idea.
Slide passes Dezman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dezman is trying to get back to full guard.
Dezman wants to control but Slide is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dezman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slide. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slide is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dezman!
Slide controlling his opponent.
Slide throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slide controlling his opponent.
Slide is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Slide extends the arm and Dezman is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesar Slide!
An out of breath Cesar Slide thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Czuczitez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obval Zaboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Czuczitez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pinon Fijo - Chu Chu. Zaboev has chosen Lezginka as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Obval Zaboev enters the cage!
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242 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Czuczitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Obval Zaboev!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czuczitez has Zaboev up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaboev is trying to stall.
Zaboev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Czuczitez looking to slow down the pace here.
Zaboev takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Obval Zaboev has been cut.
Czuczitez stalls.
Zaboev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Czuczitez has Zaboev pressed against the cage.
Zaboev lands an uppercut.
Zaboev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Czuczitez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaboev blocks it with crossed arms.
Czuczitez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Czuczitez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaboev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czuczitez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Czuczitez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Czuczitez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaboev.
Czuczitez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zaboev lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaboev misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaboev.
Zaboev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Czuczitez is rocked!
Czuczitez stalling.
We've been informed that Zaboev 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.
Czuczitez throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Zaboev.
Oh Czuczitez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaboev unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Czuczitez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zaboev is unloading with more strikes now! Czuczitez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obval Zaboev!
Obval Zaboev gave a mention to Zombie Nutrition - LOD in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Campbell misses.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
Campbell looks to land a left hand but Kohler moved out of range nicely.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Kohler.
Campbell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Finland in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Campbell. Beautiful body shot.
Campbell works the jab nicely.
Kohler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Kohler.
Kohler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kohler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Campbell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kohler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kohler drops his hands momentarily and Campbell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
Kohler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Kohler on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Campbell. Beautiful body shot.
Kohler shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Kohler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Kohler.
Kohler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kohler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Campbell. Campbell obviously looking to wear him down.
Campbell lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kohler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Campbell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Campbell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kohler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kohler gets the takedown into side control.
Kohler is trying to get an arm triangle but Campbell is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Campbell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kohler tries to advance to mount but Campbell instead regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler trying to advance position but Campbell counters by regaining guard.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Kohler from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell has his hands on Kohler's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen Kohler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Campbell thows a body shot but no joy.
Campbell with a hook.
Kohler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campbell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kohler scrambles back to his feet.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense.
Campbell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Campbell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Campbell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Campbell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kohler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kohler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell lands a jab to the head.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kohler.
Kohler shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kohler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kohler shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Campbell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kohler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgen Kohler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kohler in his tracks.
Campbell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kohler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kohler shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campbell is looking to score with low kicks.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kohler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
Kohler tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
Kohler dives in for a single leg takedown but Campbell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wayne Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Kohler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler tries to circle away but Campbell has him pinned against the cage.
Kohler tries to break the clinch but Campbell is controlling the position.
Campbell lands with a short shot to the head.
Campbell manages to break the clinch.
Campbell cracks Kohler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kohler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campbell pinned against the cage. Campbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kohler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Campbell.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell takes a swing at Kohler's ribcage but misses.
Kohler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campbell pinned against the cage. Campbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohler is looking to clinch.
Kohler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kohler slips under a jab from Campbell.
Kohler dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Kohler's head and hops out.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Kohler's head but Kohler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Kohler is out of range.
Campbell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kohler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kohler.
Campbell digs a good hook to Kohler's body.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Kohler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Campbell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Kohler is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Campbell.
Kohler shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Kohler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell scores with a punch to the head.
Kohler is rocked!
Campbell batters Kohler with a massive right followed by a huge left! Kohler is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Campbell lands a final crushing right hand to drop Kohler to the mat with a gruesome thud! Campbell is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wayne Campbell!
Post fight, Wayne Campbell stared into the camera and said 'That championship belt will be mine.....oh yes! She will be mine!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniele Vendemmiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forclit has chosen Trouble as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniele Vendemmiati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Forclit.
Vendemmiati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forclit.
Vendemmiati seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Forclit shoots in and bounces Vendemmiati off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Forclit controlling from the top position.
Forclit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vendemmiati is trying to maintain the position but Forclit is very close to passing his half guard.
Vendemmiati is trying to stand back up but Forclit is controlling him
Forclit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vendemmiati is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Forclit passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit lands a big shot there that rocks Vendemmiati but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Forclit punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vendemmiati is looking to improve his position but Forclit isn't that keen on the idea.
Forclit looking to isolate an arm here. Vendemmiati doesn't see it coming and as Forclit extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Forclit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Happy Forclit!
An out of breath Happy Forclit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noongar Fella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitar Boev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fella comes to the cage accompanied by The Monster. Dimitar Boev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noongar Fella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitar Boev!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boev is fending him off so far but Fella persists. Nope, Boev circles away and we're back to standing.
Boev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fella, who protects the arm well.
Fella manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boev's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boev prevents Fella from improving his position.
Boev controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fella still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fella has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fella in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boev is not content to let Fella control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boev trying to control but Fella flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boev trying to control but not successfully.
Boev covering up well under a series of strikes from Fella.
Boev's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Fella's hands.
Fella working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fella trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fella is not going to allow Boev to sit and survive in this position.
Fella controlling well, preventing Boev from escaping the position.
Fella gets his hands free as Boev looks to control.
Boev won't enjoy being in this position. Fella looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Boev is tapping - it's over boys! Fella picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Noongar Fella!
Noongar Fella 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between El Jefe Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is El Jefe Intro. Tarik Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Jefe Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tarik Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trujillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Trujillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trujillo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trujillo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Trujillo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Trujillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Johnson has recovered full guard.
Trujillo wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson working for a triangle but Trujillo defends it easily.
Trujillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson looking to control.
Trujillo is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Trujillo throws a big right hand that misses.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tarik Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Trujillo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
El Jefe Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarik Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trujillo tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trujillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo misses with a head kick.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Trujillo against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Trujillo has him pressed against the cage.
Trujillo breaks from the clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Trujillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is trying to control. Trujillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trujillo is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Trujillo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sensei Sens's & co. Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Trujillo has given up his back here.
Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Trujillo covers up.
Johnson tries to keep control of the position but Trujillo is staying busy.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Trujillo from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo showing good submission defense here.
Johnson looking to break Trujillo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trujillo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Johnson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Trujillo staying busy and making it hard for Johnson to control.
Johnson keeps control of the position easily here as Trujillo tries to buck him off.
Trujillo breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trujillo distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarik Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trujillo looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Trujillo drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Trujillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trujillo looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving.
Trujillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trujillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trujillo misses with a head kick.
Trujillo tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Trujillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Trujillo drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Trujillo tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Trujillo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Trujillo has wrist control.
Johnson won't allow Trujillo to sweep him here.
Trujillo is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Trujillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Trujillo is retaining full guard.
Tarik Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trujillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Trujillo won't allow it.
Trujillo is looking to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control from Trujillo's half guard. Trujillo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trujillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Trujillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo looking to pass the guard.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trujillo's guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Trujillo, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Trujillo against the cage but Trujillo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trujillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tarik Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trujillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Trujillo in a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trujillo walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Jefe Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarik Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Trujillo sprawls well.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trujillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Trujillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trujillo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Trujillo just content to control the position.
Trujillo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Trujillo trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Trujillo working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Trujillo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trujillo grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Trujillo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo landing strikes.
Johnson parries the strikes from Trujillo easily there. Trujillo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
Trujillo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Trujillo is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Trujillo in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
El Jefe Trujillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson trying his best to control but Trujillo has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Trujillo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Tarik Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trujillo avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Trujillo maintains control.
Trujillo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Jefe Trujillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarik Johnson!
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