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ALFC 99: Barnes Vs Hartmann PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taj Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taj Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas De Ertu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibson tries to bum rush De Ertu with a series of wild strikes but De Ertu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Ertu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Ertu moves in looking to clinch but Gibson pushes him off.
De Ertu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Ertu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Ertu there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Nicolas De Ertu has been cut.
De Ertu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibson.
De Ertu dodges the punch combination from Gibson.
Gibson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gibson lands a jab to the nose.
De Ertu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gibson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Ertu taking a breather here.
Gibson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu tightening his grip on Gibson, looking for the choke.
De Ertu missing with strikes.
Gibson covers up after that shot from De Ertu.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Ertu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
What can Gibson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Ertu looking for the choke from the back.
De Ertu connects with a big shot to the side of Gibson's head.
Gibson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
De Ertu scores with punches to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Ertu looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De Ertu scores with punches and elbows.
De Ertu controls the position.
Gibson is trying to remain composed but De Ertu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Gibson covers up after that shot from De Ertu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Ertu controlling the positon.
Gibson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gibson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Ertu controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Ertu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gibson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas De Ertu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas De Ertu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gibson gets tackled into the ropes by De Ertu. De Ertu maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for De Ertu to work.
De Ertu pulls guard successfully.
Nicolas De Ertu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibson won't allow De Ertu to get back to his feet.
Gibson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gibson won't allow De Ertu to sweep him here.
De Ertu trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu is trying to keep Gibson in close.
De Ertu looking for a sweep. Not yet De Ertu, not yet.
Gibson wants to get up but he can't break De Ertu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Ertu tries for a takedown but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taj Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Ertu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Ertu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gibson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for De Ertu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Ertu is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gibson as De Ertu shoots in.
De Ertu avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Ertu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gibson.
De Ertu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gibson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gibson dips to his left and cracks De Ertu with an uppercut!
De Ertu forces Gibson back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on De Ertu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
De Ertu breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the ropes.
De Ertu missing with knees to the body.
Gibson tries to pull guard but De Ertu holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gibson drops back down to his feet.
De Ertu has picked Gibson up - he's going for a ride! De Ertu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gibson is trying to stand.
De Ertu stalling.
De Ertu decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu takes a swing at Gibson's ribcage but misses.
De Ertu looks for a takedown but Gibson sprawls well.
Taj Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas De Ertu.
Gibson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Ertu misses with a few strikes there.
De Ertu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Ertu showed some decent athleticism there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas De Ertu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicolas De Ertu's cut.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Ertu rushes Gibson and presses him up against the ropes.
Gibson jumps guard but De Ertu turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
De Ertu breaks from the clinch.
De Ertu clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the ropes.
De Ertu lands a takedown into guard.
Gibson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Ertu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gibson wants to stand and escape but De Ertu is having none of it.
De Ertu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicolas De Ertu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gibson lands with an uppercut that bounces De Ertu off the ropes and back into range.
Gibson stuffs the takedown attempt from De Ertu. De Ertu gets slowly back to his feet.
De Ertu tries to clinch up but Gibson circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Gibson does no damage.
Gibson stuffs the takedown attempt from De Ertu. De Ertu gets slowly back to his feet.
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taj Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas De Ertu.
De Ertu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Ertu misses with a takedown attempt - Gibson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Ertu closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gibson.
De Ertu has clasped his hands together around Gibson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gibson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gibson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De Ertu.
De Ertu landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gibson turns into him and now he's in De Ertu's guard.
De Ertu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from De Ertu.
Gibson wants to stand but De Ertu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibson wants to stand but De Ertu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nicolas De Ertu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Ertu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Ertu pushes Gibson off and gets back to his feet.
Taj Gibson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Ertu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gibson pinned against the ropes. Gibson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Ertu shoots in for a double leg but Gibson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas De Ertu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Ertu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas De Ertu!
In his post fight interview, Nicolas De Ertu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Sandstorm. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimundo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Oliveira misses.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Raimundo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Silva defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
Silva tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Oliveira stumbling back into the ropes.
Oliveira looks winded!
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva feints a jab promting Oliveira to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oliveira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Silva staying out of range there.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira gets tackled into the ropes by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Thor Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silva has Oliveira pressed against the ropes.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Oliveira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thor Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva stalks Oliveira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliveira's face. Oliveira staggers backwards, shaken.
A good leg kick by Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva tries to clinch up.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva jabs Oliveira right on the nose. Oliveira blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Silva tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the ropes.
Silva is looking to control Oliveira's arms but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira wants to break free but Silva has control.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva cracks Oliveira with a good jab.
Silva tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Silva moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Oliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliveira tries to avoid it.
Oliveira cracks Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliveira lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oliveira on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Raimundo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Silva defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira taking a breather.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Oliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliveira tries to avoid it.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Silva defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Silva pushes Oliveira up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the ropes.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Thor Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Oliveira backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Silva!
Thor Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Raimundo Oliveira had this to say: 'I have one more fight in me'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kampemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kampemann has chosen pretty enough as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nathan Cortez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Kampemann!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Kampemann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kampemann slips under a jab from Cortez.
Cortez throws a nice looking combination but Kampemann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kampemann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cortez!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kampemann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cortez gets back to half guard.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Kampemann is controlling well.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back.
Kampemann stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a hook but Kampemann avoids it easily.
Kampemann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Cortez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kampemann is fending him off so far but Cortez persists. Nope, Kampemann circles away and we're back to standing.
Kampemann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortez.
A lazy left from Cortez finds it's target.
Cortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Cortez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kampemann eats them both and turns towards Cortez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Kampemann avoids them all with ease.
Cortez throws a good cross that connects.
Kampemann scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kampemann does no damage.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Kampemann is out of range.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kampemann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
Kampemann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kampemann throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Kampemann closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kampemann lands an elbow inside that Cortez shrugs off.
It looks like Nathan Cortez has been cut.
Cortez working hard to break the clinch.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kampemann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Kampemann.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Kampemann won't allow it.
Kampemann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cortez.
Kampemann manages to break the clinch.
Cortez thuds his right hand into Kampemann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kampemann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Cortez misses its intended target.
A combination from Cortez does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kampemann. Those never looked like landing.
Kampemann takes the fight into the clinch.
Kampemann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Kampemann holds him up against the ropes and eventually Cortez drops back down to his feet.
Kampemann lands a nice shot to the body.
Kampemann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Kampemann.
Kampemann breaks from the clinch.
Cortez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kampemann off the ropes and back into range.
Cortez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Kampemann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kampemann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kampemann defends well and Cortez ends up having to push Kampemann into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kampemann lands an elbow that stopped Cortez in his tracks for a moment.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kampemann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cortez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kampemann has Cortez pressed against the ropes, preventing Cortez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Kampemann has him pressed against the ropes.
Kampemann has hold of one of Cortez's legs. Cortez is fighting the takedown attempt but Kampemann gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kampemann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kampemann controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cortez has an active guard here but Kampemann has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez is looking to control Kampemann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Kampemann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Cortez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kampemann counters with a nice leg kick.
Kampemann dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Kampemann's ribs.
Kampemann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Cortez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kampemann throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Kampemann checks a low kick from Cortez.
Nathan Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kampemann thows a body shot but no joy.
Kampemann connects with a crisp jab.
Cortez misses the jab.
Cortez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kampemann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kampemann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Nathan Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cortez misses with a hook. Kampemann ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez fails to pull guard.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kampemann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cortez wants to get back to striking at distance but Kampemann won't allow it.
Kampemann digs a right hand underneath Cortez's ribcage. Cortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cortez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cortez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cortez is trying to pull guard but Kampemann turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch but Kampemann keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez jumps guard but Kampemann turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kampemann gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kampemann decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cortez swinging wildly here.
Kampemann ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands with a nice combination. Kampemann backs away looking to recover.
Kampemann ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Kampemann misses with a head kick.
Cortez lands a jab to the nose.
Cortez throws a hook but Kampemann avoids it easily.
Kampemann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kampemann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kampemann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kampemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kampemann under the eye.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kampemann.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampemann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kampemann. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kampemann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cortez rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Cortez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cortez misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cortez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cortez.
Cortez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kampemann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kampemann misses with a body kick.
Cortez gets caught napping as Kampemann dives in and scores a takedown. Cortez manages to retain guard.
Cortez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kampemann prevents Cortez from getting back to his feet.
Kampemann sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampemann trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampemann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Kampemann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Kampemann moved out of range nicely.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kampemann drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
Kampemann wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kampemann lands a nice elbow.
Cortez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kampemann walks away with a smile on his face. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kampemann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Kampemann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nathan Cortez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cortez lands with a nice combination. Kampemann backs away looking to recover.
Kampemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kampemann.
Jab, jab by Cortez - just one landing.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Kampemann moves out of range.
Cortez is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kampemann counters with a head kick. That will keep Cortez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kampemann lands a jab-cross combination.
Cortez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice defenses there by Kampemann.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kampemann.
Kampemann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cortez takes an elbow to the temple.
Kampemann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is trying to break free.
Kampemann manages to break the clinch.
Cortez works Kampemann's body with a nice hook.
Cortez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kampemann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kampemann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kampemann. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kampemann misses.
Nathan Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kampemann staying out of range there.
Kampemann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kampemann scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws a one two combo.
Kampemann moves into the clinch.
Kampemann has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cortez regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Kampemann from controlling successfully.
Cortez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kampemann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kampemann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cortez is proving hard to escape from.
Kampemann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kampemann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cortez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez struggling a bit here.
Kampemann trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Cortez manages to get back to half guard.
Kampemann is controlling the pace.
Kampemann passes to full mount!
Kampemann prevents Cortez from getting the reversal.
Cortez regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Kampemann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cortez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kampemann pulls his head out easily.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back.
Kampemann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Martin Kampemann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez trying to control but Kampemann postures up.
Nathan Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kampemann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Kampemann.
I've got Kampemann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Kampemann!
Martin Kampemann made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'MIchael "Venom" Page do you wanna fight?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Frazier.
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Sakuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier tries to clinch up but Sakuragi circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakuragi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Sakuragi.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Sakuragi counters with a series of strikes. Frazier will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakuragi defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier cracks Sakuragi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi staying out of range there.
Frazier gets caught napping as Sakuragi dives in and scores a takedown. Frazier manages to retain guard.
Frazier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier keeping full guard, as Sakuragi tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuragi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier is pulling down on Sakuragi's head to control his posture.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but missing.
Sakuragi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakuragi throws a strike but Frazier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier content to stall in guard here.
Sakuragi wants to stand and escape but Frazier is having none of it.
Frazier is looking to stand up but Sakuragi won't let him.
Sakuragi wants to stand and escape but Frazier is having none of it.
Frazier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frazier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Frazier wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sakuragi defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Frazier swings widly with a right hand
and Sakuragi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi staying out of range there.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frazier moves out of range as Sakuragi strikes.
Frazier lands with a hook. Sakuragi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frazier closes the distance and pushes Sakuragi back into the ropes.
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuragi, looking for a takedown. Frazier pushes Sakuragi against the ropes but Sakuragi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakuragi fails with the takedown.
Joe Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Frazier tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Sakuragi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuragi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frazier sprawls well initially but Sakuragi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Frazier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frazier wants to control but Sakuragi is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but missing.
Frazier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Frazier throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakuragi wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Sakuragi saw that one coming.
Sakuragi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Frazier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frazier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakuragi throws a wild hook but Frazier just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sakuragi gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Frazier raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Frazier!
Joe Frazier very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Yurkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Yurkov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yurkov wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Yurkov tries to stand but Gracie controls the position and pulls Yurkov into his guard.
Yurkov looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Yurkov paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Yurkov's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceaser Gracie!
A victorious Ceaser Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Barney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
2 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Barney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barney throws a head kick that misses.
Barney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barney throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Barney throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barney's knee momentarily.
Barney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Barney's head.
Barney looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Barney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Barney gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the ropes.
Jones is trying to push Barney away but Barney has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries to pull guard but Barney forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Ryan Barney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Barney won't allow it.
Barney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Barney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barney misses with a double jab.
Barney plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barney slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones swings for the body but Barney moves out of range.
Barney throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Barney misses
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barney is breathing heavily.
Jones blocks a head kick by Barney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barney throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Barney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones avoids the head kick by Barney.
Barney checks the leg kick.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barney lands with a good body shot.
Barney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barney connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones blocks a head kick by Barney.
Barney throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barney keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barney throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Barney blocks the body kick.
Barney looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Barney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones thumps Barney with a low kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Barney moves out of range.
Jones blocks a head kick by Barney.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones rushes Barney and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Barney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barney has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Barney is controlling him.
Jones is trying to push Barney away but Barney has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Barney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barney missing with knees to the body.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Barney keeps him there for the moment.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Barney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Ryan Barney will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Barney.
A head kick misses from Barney.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones throwing shots but Barney is blocking nicely.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throwing shots but Barney is blocking nicely.
Jones is working for a kimura but Barney is defending it quite comfortably.
Barney desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney trying to control here.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Barney is blocking nicely.
Jones 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.
Barney is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Barney blocks nicely.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barney!
Barney just content to control the position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Barney drags him back down.
Jones is not content to let Barney control the position.
Barney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barney if he has to take too many more of those.
Barney slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barney keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Barney saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Jones 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!
Jones avoids the head kick by Barney.
Barney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones dives in and grabs Barney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barney pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Barney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones gets tackled into the ropes by Barney. Barney maintains the clinch.
Barney lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Barney.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Barney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Barney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Barney has double underhooks.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Barney misses with a head kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Barney.
Jones takes a swing at Barney's ribcage but misses.
Ryan Barney is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a right hand that Barney ducks under and follows up with a left that Barney also avoids with ease.
Jones goes for a double leg but Barney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Barney continues to drive forward.
Barney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barney has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Barney has him pinned against the ropes.
Barney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Barney turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ryan Barney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barney decides to pull guard.
Jones postures up.
Barney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Barney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barney wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barney is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barney is one step ahead there.
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!
Barney wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Barney pushes his legs off easily.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Barney is having none of it.
Barney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barney drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Barney off! Barney jumps back into Jones's guard.
Barney works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barney trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Barney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barney 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonion Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Murphy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
184 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonion Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Murphy 's knee.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barry Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antonion Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Murphy.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Murphy with a jab.
It looks like Antonion Jones has been cut.
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones stands up and waves to Murphy to follow him.
Murphy lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Murphy tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonion Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murphy throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antonion Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Murphy clinches up against the ropes.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Murphy stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Jones tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Jones rushes Murphy and presses him up against the ropes.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antonion Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Murphy.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonion Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barry Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy clinches.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murphy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones pushes Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Antonion Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Jones stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonion Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Murphy.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Barry Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Antonion Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonion Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy 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 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Murphy!
The defeated Antonion Jones had this to say: 'God Bless All'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Refuse/Resist. The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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199 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams 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.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams tries to bum rush McClane with a series of wild strikes but McClane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams swinging wildly here.
McClane works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClane.
Williams throws a right and a left that McClane avoids nicely.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps McClane's head back.
McClane staying out of range there.
Williams throws a jab when McClane was well out of range.
McClane scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McClane is out of range.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McClane digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have McClane backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from McClane.
McClane misses with a body shot.
Williams slips under a jab from McClane.
Williams throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McClane.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by McClane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McClane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams lands with a hook. McClane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McClane misses with a series of wild punches.
McClane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McClane moves away.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from McClane misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on McClane's shoulder, as McClane tries to avoid the shot.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
McClane is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
McClane throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McClane 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.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McClane moved out of range.
McClane connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McClane is out of range.
McClane tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McClane throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Nice body kick from McClane.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
Williams throws the left hand but McClane avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by McClane.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
McClane staying out of range there.
McClane thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Both fighters circling a little - McClane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Williams slips a jab from McClane.
A decent looking cross lands there for McClane.
McClane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
McClane throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
McClane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
McClane avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
McClane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Williams.
McClane motions for Williams to come forward. McClane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McClane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClane manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
McClane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McClane throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
McClane scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Williams lands.
McClane misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 John McClane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McClane motions for Williams to come forward. McClane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams connects with a right hand. McClane shakes it off.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from McClane.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams tests McClane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams slips a straight right by McClane.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
A jab from Williams misses.
McClane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
McClane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Sean Carter Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
McClane avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
McClane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
McClane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
McClane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McClane has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McClane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with McClane's head.
McClane throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
McClane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
McClane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
McClane lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McClane moves away and avoids it.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
McClane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams avoids the body shot from McClane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
McClane throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams throws a right hand that McClane ducks under and follows up with a left that McClane also avoids with ease.
A jab from McClane does it's job there.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McClane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McClane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McClane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with a left hand
and McClane counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - McClane coming out on top.
McClane slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
McClane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClane moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McClane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClane misses with a body punch
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClane.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McClane 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 Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Williams misses.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClane tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McClane ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams looks to land a left hand but McClane moved out of range nicely.
A big left from McClane misses.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams moves out of range as McClane strikes.
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!
Jab from McClane.
McClane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McClane throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McClane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClane throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
McClane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John McClane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
McClane misses with a looping left.
McClane takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
A combination from McClane does no damage.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McClane.
McClane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams connects with the punch.
McClane throws a body kick that misses.
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
McClane is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McClane, right into the meat.
Williams misses with a hook. McClane ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws a right and a left that McClane avoids nicely.
McClane misses with a body shot
and McClane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClane misses with a low kick.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
McClane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by McClane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McClane.
McClane misses with a few strikes there.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McClane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McClane with a nice cross.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
McClane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McClane throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClane.
McClane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to bum rush McClane with a series of wild strikes but McClane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McClane tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by McClane.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends McClane's belly button to the back.
Williams throws a body punch but McClane moves out of range.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McClane throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClane. McClane obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McClane tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
McClane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
Williams avoids the body shot from McClane.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for McClane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McClane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sean Carter Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but McClane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClane thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams looks to land a left hand but McClane moved out of range nicely.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
McClane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with McClane's head.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClane throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a hook. McClane ducked under it nicely.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McClane slips under a jab.
McClane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McClane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McClane clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McClane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McClane looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
McClane looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
McClane takes one on the button.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John McClane did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
That's time! McClane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McClane throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams looks to land a combination but McClane avoids it well.
McClane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McClane is looking to land body kicks.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
McClane throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClane defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McClane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
McClane is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - McClane scores with a four punch combination!
McClane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McClane scores with a nice strike.
McClane avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClane feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McClane, right into the meat.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClane.
McClane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams lands a jab to McClane's midsection.
McClane tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from McClane misses its intended target.
McClane cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Nice defenses there by McClane.
A punch combination from McClane misses.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McClane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McClane wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McClane.
McClane feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
McClane misses with a looping right.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McClane throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McClane 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.
Good exchange - McClane coming out on top.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but McClane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
McClane avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McClane throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
McClane tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but McClane ducks down to avoid it.
McClane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
McClane wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
McClane misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClane ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
McClane slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces McClane off the ropes and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
McClane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams moves out of range as McClane strikes.
McClane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClane.
McClane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane had his way with Sean Carter Williams in that round.
The cut man is working on John McClane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from McClane.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McClane can pounce on him.
McClane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McClane throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McClane.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClane.
McClane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams misses with a looping left.
McClane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McClane to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams throws a body punch but McClane moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McClane, right into the meat.
McClane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
McClane throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McClane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams moves away from the strike by McClane.
McClane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams takes a swing at McClane's ribcage but misses.
Williams checks a leg kick.
McClane throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
McClane thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClane misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
McClane blocks a jab.
McClane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
McClane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams cracks McClane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McClane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams 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.
McClane avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClane slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
John McClane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClane dodges the punch combination from Williams.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams tries to bum rush McClane with a series of wild strikes but McClane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
McClane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sean Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by McClane. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams blocks the body kick.
McClane digs a good hook to Williams's body.
McClane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 John McClane.
Well McClane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
Our winner, John McClane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Sean Carter Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to all my fans!!! I came into this fight feeling good Ill be back stronger and faster in my next fight! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the ring accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Hartmann has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hartmann works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Hartmann clinches with his opponent.
Hartmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hartmann prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hartmann with a knee to the head.
Barnes tries to work over Hartmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Hartmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Barnes.
Hartmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hartmann backwards.
Hartmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Hartmann.
Hartmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hartmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartmann controls his hands.
Hartmann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartmann avoids the damage to the body.
Hartmann is working Barnes over against the ropes.
Barnes pushes Hartmann back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Hartmann is blocking nicely.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Hartmann's head.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hartmann blocks the elbow strike.
Hartmann takes a shot to the head.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Hartmann.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
Hartmann blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Hartmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hartmann is working Barnes over against the ropes.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hartmann blocks an elbow strike from Barnes.
Hartmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Hartmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Hartmann takes a shot to the head.
Hartmann misses with the head strike.
Barnes tries to work over Hartmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hartmann managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
A short right from Hartmann on the inside.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hartmann looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hartmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hartmann has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hartmann can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Barnes.
Barnes lands a knee to the body.
Barnes lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barnes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnes darts in and clinches Hartmann up against the ropes.
Hartmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hartmann throws an elbow but it misses.
Hartmann blocks a body shot from Barnes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartmann.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Hartmann blocks an uppercut.
Barnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartmanns head.
A hook to the body from Hartmann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Barnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartmann's brow.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes pushes Hartmann back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Erwin Hartmann has been cut.
Hartmann is breathing heavily.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Hartmann.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Hartmann is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnes.
Hartmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Hartmann seems to have recovered his senses.
Frankie Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hartmann throws an elbow that misses.
Hartmann throws an elbow that misses.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hartmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Hartmann lands a nice uppercut.
Hartmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
A head punch on the inside from Hartmann fails to land.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes drops Hartmann with a big knee straight up the middle! Hartmann is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartmann clinches with his opponent.
Barnes with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hartmann backwards.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartmann can do to turn this around?
Hartmann tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hartmann! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Barnes is unloading with more strikes now! Hartmann drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Barnes!
Frankie Barnes retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Frankie Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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