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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coryatt comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome 2 Houston. Kevin Coryatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Coryatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Sheilds!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coryatt closes the distance and clinches.
Sheilds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheilds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coryatt after a bit of a struggle.
Coryatt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sheilds has Coryatt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coryatt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sheilds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coryatt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kevin Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Sheilds.
A right hand to the body from Coryatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coryatt manages to break the clinch.
Sheilds 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.
Sheilds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coryatt.
Sheilds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt instigates a clinch.
Coryatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coryatt pushes Sheilds up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheilds blocks an elbow strike.
Coryatt is pressed up against the cage. Sheilds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coryatt down to the mat. Coryatt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coryatt lands a lovely overhand right.
Coryatt takes the fight into the clinch.
Sheilds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coryatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheilds tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt pulls guard.
Coryatt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheilds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Coryatt is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coryatt is trying to control the position but Sheilds postures up.
Sheilds preventing the sweep.
Sheilds tries to stand but Coryatt is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coryatt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coryatt wants to control from the top but Sheilds keeps moving.
Sheilds keeping full guard, as Coryatt tries to pass.
Sheilds wants to stand but Coryatt is controlling the position.
Coryatt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt prevents Sheilds from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coryatt trying to control but Sheilds is working from the bottom.
Coryatt throws an elbow that misses. Sheilds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coryatt's guard. Nice move by Sheilds!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coryatt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sheilds manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coryatt works the jab nicely.
Coryatt is looking to land body kicks.
Coryatt moves into the clinch.
Sheilds is working for takedown but Coryatt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coryatt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheilds controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheilds.
Coryatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheilds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coryatt after a bit of a struggle.
Coryatt breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt instigates a clinch.
Sheilds blocks a body shot from Coryatt.
Coryatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coryatt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sheilds is trying to stand.
Coryatt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheilds is looking to escape.
Coryatt throwing shots but Sheilds is blocking nicely.
Coryatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheilds can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sheilds is trying to stand up here but Coryatt is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coryatt takes the fight into the clinch.
Coryatt taking a breather.
Sheilds is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coryatt can't fight it off and eventually Sheilds manages to take the fight to the floor. Coryatt looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coryatt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds prevents Coryatt from getting back to his feet.
Coryatt trying to control the position.
Coryatt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coryatt is wriggling around but Sheilds manages to pass to half guard.
Coryatt is trying to control but Sheilds passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheilds wants to stand but Coryatt is controlling his arm.
Coryatt is trying to buck Sheilds off.
Coryatt tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sheilds seems like he's trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Coryatt dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Coryatt does no damage.
Sheilds with the counter takedown but Coryatt avoids it easily.
Coryatt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coryatt lands in his opponent's guard.
Coryatt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coryatt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coryatt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sheilds's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Coryatt from controlling successfully.
Sheilds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt throws a strike but Sheilds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coryatt looking for a sweep. Not yet Coryatt, not yet.
Coryatt working a defensive guard but Sheilds passes into half guard.
Sheilds prevents Coryatt from standing back up.
Kevin Coryatt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coryatt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sheilds tries to stand and escape but Coryatt is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coryatt tries to roll over but Sheilds keeps him under control.
Sheilds tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sheilds gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Coryatt misses with a two punch combination.
Sheilds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coryatt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheilds backwards.
Sheilds wants to take the fight to the mat but Coryatt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coryatt breaks the clinch.
Kevin Coryatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coryatt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sheilds did well to prevent Coryatt getting side control.
Coryatt stops Sheilds from getting back to his feet.
Kevin Coryatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coryatt is looking to stall here but Sheilds recovers full guard.
Coryatt tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheilds is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coryatt looking to pass the guard.
Coryatt trying to control but Sheilds is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coryatt closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coryatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coryatt 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coryatt!
Kevin Coryatt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urano Liberte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liberte has chosen Bad To The Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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211 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luis Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Urano Liberte!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liberte wants to clinch.
Mendoza connects with a single shot there.
Mendoza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Liberte.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendoza shoots in and bounces Liberte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Liberte keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liberte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liberte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liberte!
Mendoza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to get to full guard but Liberte has control of the leg.
Liberte seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mendoza trying to control but Liberte postures up.
Mendoza wants to improve his position but Liberte is controlling well.
Well, if Liberte 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liberte tries to pass to full mount but Mendoza defends it.
Mendoza tries to roll over but Liberte keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza is trying to stand.
Liberte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendoza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liberte is stalling in the full guard.
Mendoza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Liberte puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendoza trying to get back to full guard but Liberte takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mendoza is trying desperately to improve position.
Liberte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liberte connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mendoza can't escape the position.
Liberte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendoza is looking to improve his position but Liberte isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendoza is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Urano Liberte will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liberte - that will leave a mark!
Jab by Liberte.
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Liberte.
Liberte throws a nice looking combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liberte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liberte has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Liberte scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendoza misses the target.
Mendoza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liberte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liberte takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liberte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liberte tries to clinch there but Mendoza circles away.
Liberte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Luis Mendoza has been cut.
Urano Liberte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liberte was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.
Mendoza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liberte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liberte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liberte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liberte wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Mendoza there.
Good leg kick by Liberte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Liberte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Liberte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Urano Liberte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liberte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendoza gets tackled into the cage by Liberte. Liberte maintains the clinch.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Liberte has the dominant position.
Liberte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Liberte lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendoza won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liberte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liberte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
Liberte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mendoza misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Liberte lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza tries to throw a body punch but Liberte avoids it by throwing Mendoza back against the cage.
Mendoza blocks the elbow strike.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liberte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mendoza has a couple of punches blocked by Liberte.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Liberte controls the action.
Liberte trying to control the position but instead, Mendoza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liberte into the cage.
Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza misses with a body punch.
Mendoza misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to throw a body punch but Liberte avoids it by throwing Mendoza back against the cage.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Liberte won't allow it.
Liberte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendoza throws a head punch that misses.
Mendoza has Liberte pushed against the cage.
Mendoza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Liberte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendoza in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Liberte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liberte blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch but Liberte keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Liberte.
Liberte connects with a knee to the head.
Luis Mendoza's cut is getting worse.
Liberte lands a good knee to the midsection. Mendoza won't want to take too many of those.
Liberte lands a damaging elbow.
Liberte lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberte taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Liberte lands a shoulder strike.
Liberte unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mendoza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Liberte taking a breather.
Liberte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendoza.
Urano Liberte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liberte looking to slow down the pace here.
Liberte pushes Mendoza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Liberte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Liberte.
Liberte is pushing Mendoza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Liberte lands a body punch.
Liberte lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Liberte controls the action.
Liberte scores a nice knee to the body.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Liberte has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liberte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Liberte with a knee to the head.
Liberte connects with a knee to the head.
Mendoza is rocked!
Liberte lands an elbow inside.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liberte lands a big knee to the head and Mendoza goes down! Liberte pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urano Liberte!
Urano Liberte looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Want to dedicate this win to my new manager - Mark O'Sullivan!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eks Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy 'Invaders Must Die' . Shogan Aye could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eks Man's chin.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shogan Aye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eks Man!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aye scores with a nice right hand.
Aye feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.
Aye tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aye was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Aye throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man checks a low kick from Aye.
Man feints a counter leg kick.
Aye scores with a takedown into Man's guard.
Aye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aye wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aye wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Aye prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aye wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shogan Aye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man swings for the body but Aye moves out of range.
Aye feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aye throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aye misses the shot to the body.
Aye misses with a low kick.
Aye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aye throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Aye finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aye is looking to pass into half guard but Man pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Man is in guard.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Aye's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye is trying to keep Man in close.
Aye seems keen to control Man's posture.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Aye's legs - danger averted.
Aye controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aye looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man passes into half guard.
Man is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Aye manages to get to full guard.
Man gets to his feet - Aye follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aye looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogan Aye dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aye shoots in and gets a takedown into Man's guard.
Man wants to stand and escape but Aye is having none of it.
Aye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
The fighters are working up against the cage. Man manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Good body shot from Aye.
Aye misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Man to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man prevents a body shot from Aye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man has Aye pushed against the cage.
Aye misses with a punch on the inside.
Man prevents a body shot from Aye.
Aye drags the fight down to the ground.
Aye looking for a guillotine here but Man defends easily.
Man would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aye is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Aye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aye's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aye tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Aye throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Man tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aye is in Man's guard.
Aye engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shogan Aye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aye prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
Man keeping moving, preventing Aye from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man keeping full guard, as Aye tries to pass.
Aye slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aye wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aye swings around for an armbar but Man sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aye's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogan Aye dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aye throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Aye misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Aye. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aye.
Aye throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Aye is wise to it.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Aye moves his leg out of the way.
Aye shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aye was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aye throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Man works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Man is not content to let Aye control the position.
Man is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aye thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aye performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aye throws a combination that misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Aye throws a big shot that misses.
Aye scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man tests Aye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eks Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aye.
Man flicks out a counter leg kick but Aye steps away.
Man checks the leg kick.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aye.
Aye misses with an uppercut.
Man doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aye throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Man tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aye is in Man's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aye looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Aye's legs - danger averted.
Aye wants to sweep but no luck.
Aye has a closed guard, preventing Man from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shogan Aye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aye 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogan Aye!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Allan Mjunstedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Fear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
215 lbs
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213 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Fear!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fear misses with a double jab.
Mjunstedt digs a good hook to Fear's body.
Fear lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fear.
It looks like Rolf Allan Mjunstedt has been cut.
Mjunstedt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fear.
Mjunstedt slips under a jab from Fear.
Mjunstedt avoids the body shot from Fear.
Fear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjunstedt.
Fear cracks Mjunstedt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mjunstedt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fear misses with a body shot.
Mjunstedt throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Fear.
Mjunstedt lands a big head kick that sends Fear tumbling to the mat! Mjunstedt takes a step backwards and waves Fear back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dark Fear has been cut.
Fear takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fear throws a combination that misses
and Mjunstedt counters with a straight right hand.
Fear is rocked!
Mjunstedt circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fear to the canvas! Fear doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mjunstedt keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Perkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Wyclef Jean - 911. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Perkovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perkovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutombo, which made it look bad.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkovic with the counter takedown but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Perkovic tries to clinch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Perkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutombo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mutombo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perkovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Mutombo thows a huge punch but Perkovic dodges it nicely.
Perkovic tries to roll over but Mutombo keeps him under control.
Mutombo throwing shots but Perkovic is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo working Perkovic over with strikes.
Perkovic moves into full guard.
Perkovic wants to sweep here but Mutombo controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutombo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perkovic is working away from the top position though.
Mutombo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkovic seems to be working for a kimura but Mutombo defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mutombo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic wants to control from the top but Mutombo keeps moving.
Perkovic throwing strikes from guard but Mutombo blocks nicely.
Mutombo keeping full guard, as Perkovic tries to pass.
Perkovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mutombo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mutombo has escaped and now he's on top!
Mutombo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo postures up.
Perkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutombo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Perkovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perkovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mutombo wants to control but Perkovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutombo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Perkovic is thwarting Mutombo's attempts to control the position.
Mutombo punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic throwing shots but Mutombo is blocking nicely.
Perkovic seems to be working for a kimura but Mutombo defends the submission attempt.
Mutombo is looking for a sweep. Perkovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perkovic is working for a kimura but Mutombo is defending it quite comfortably.
Perkovic is working for a kimura but Mutombo is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkovic is trying to work for a kimura but Mutombo is defending well.
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 ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mutombo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mutombo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perkovic somewhat.
Perkovic scores with a takedown into Mutombo's guard.
Mutombo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perkovic is one step ahead there.
Perkovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkovic trying to control but Mutombo is working from the bottom.
Perkovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mutombo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo trying to keep a closed guard but Perkovic is proving a slippery customer.
Mutombo keeping moving, preventing Perkovic from controlling successfully.
Perkovic is looking to advance position but Mutombo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Perkovic regains half guard.
Mutombo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Perkovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mutombo is working away from the top position though.
Perkovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic is controlling Mutombo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Perkovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutombo.
Perkovic is looking to control Mutombo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkovic avoid being mounted?
Perkovic is not content to let Mutombo control the position.
Perkovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Perkovic wants to improve his position but Mutombo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo uses his free foot to push down on Perkovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Perkovic.
Perkovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mutombo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Perkovic tries to hold on but Mutombo pushes him away.
Mutombo lands with some strikes.
Perkovic is squirming around, avoiding Mutombo's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mutombo trying to control but Perkovic is having none of it.
Mutombo working Perkovic over with strikes here.
Mutombo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutombo throws a strike there. Perkovic manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Mutombo stops Perkovic from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Mutombo does no damage.
Perkovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mutombo defends it well.
Perkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkovic shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutombo feinted with a counter takedown.
Mutombo throws a body punch but Perkovic moves out of range.
Mikhail Perkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutombo leaves Perkovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perkovic is looking to clinch but Mutombo is avoiding it.
Mutombo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perkovic is looking to clinch.
Mutombo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo gets the takedown into side control.
Perkovic tries to improve position but can't.
Mutombo taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo tries to score with some ground and pound. Perkovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Perkovic wants to control but Mutombo postures up.
Perkovic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mutombo is staying active.
Mutombo is working Perkovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mutombo lands a nice forearm strike.
Perkovic manages to get back to half guard.
ZaZa Mutombo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutombo is keen to just control but Perkovic is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkovic controlling the position well.
Perkovic trying to hold on to Mutombo's head to control him but Mutombo postures up.
Mutombo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perkovic is looking for a sweep. Mutombo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutombo thows a huge punch but Perkovic dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Mutombo coming out on top.
Mutombo scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkovic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mutombo is fending him off so far but Perkovic persists. Nope, Mutombo circles away and we're back to standing.
ZaZa Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Perkovic.
Perkovic clinches.
Mutombo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkovic backwards.
Mutombo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mutombo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mutombo stops a takedown attempt from Perkovic.
Mutombo stalling in the clinch.
Perkovic tries for a takedown but Mutombo manages to get underhooks.
Perkovic wants a takedown.
Perkovic is looking for a takedown.
Perkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Mutombo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutombo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid body kick from Mutombo.
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!
Perkovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mutombo. That one must have hurt.
Mikhail Perkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perkovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mutombo.
Perkovic walks into a jab.
Mutombo fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkovic in the body.
Perkovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mutombo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mutombo lands with a shot to the body.
Mutombo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkovic's calf.
Mutombo scores with a jab to the head.
Mutombo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perkovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Perkovic misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaZa Mutombo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mutombo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
A very excited looking ZaZa Mutombo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mikhail Perkovic spoke after the fight, saying 'No problem at all... I will get back to the top!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucifrous Satanous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satanous comes to the cage accompanied by Put You To Bed. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sheen's choice of entrance music: Winning! - Charlie Sheen. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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260 lbs
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266 lbs
26 - 13 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucifrous Satanous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sheen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sheen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satanous moves away.
Sheen scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Lucifrous Satanous has been cut.
Satanous throws a hook but Sheen avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sheen misses.
Sheen scores with a hook to the body. Satanous takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sheen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sheen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Satanous scores with a shot to the body.
Satanous dodges the punch combination from Sheen.
Satanous lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheen works Satanous's body with a nice hook.
Satanous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satanous just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sheen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Satanous's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sheen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Satanous scrambles back to his feet.
Sheen throws a body punch but Satanous moves out of range.
Sheen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Satanous drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sheen sprawls and moves away.
Satanous lands a glancing blow to the side of Sheen's head.
Sheen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satanous moves away.
Sheen misses the shot to the body.
Satanous dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Satanous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satanous moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheen avoids the body shot from Satanous.
Sheen misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanous swings widly with a right hand
and Sheen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Satanous. Sheen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Satanous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sheen can pounce on him.
Satanous tries to bum rush Sheen with a series of wild strikes but Sheen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Sheen thumps Satanous with a low kick.
Sheen throws a hook but Satanous blocks it.
Sheen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch combination from Sheen misses.
Jab, jab by Sheen - just one landing.
Lucifrous Satanous's cut is getting worse.
Satanous misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sheen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Satanous.
Satanous changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sheen misses.
Sheen scores with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Sheen misses.
Sheen with a hook.
Sheen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheen lands with a straight right. Satanous didn't see that one coming.
Lucifrous Satanous's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sheen cracks Satanous with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sheen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Satanous to stand back up!
Satanous is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Satanous tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sheen wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Sheen!
Our winner, Charlie Sheen, 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Detective Conan Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coenan moves forwards but Conan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Conan misses.
Coenan avoids the body shot from Conan.
Coenan looks to land a combination but Conan avoids it well.
Conan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Coenan. Those never looked like landing.
Conan takes a swing at Coenan's ribcage but misses.
Conan gets a double leg takedown into Coenan's guard.
Conan is working Coenan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coenan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coenan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conan stands up over Coenan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan connects with a couple of short punches.
Coenan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Conan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coenan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conan cracks Coenan with a solid left hand.
Coenan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coenan trying to strike off his back.
Conan is looking to pass into half guard but Coenan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Coenan is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan preventing the sweep.
Conan working for a triangle but Coenan defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conan has momentary wrist control but Coenan slips an elbow through the middle.
Coenan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coenan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coenan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Coenan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Conan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coenan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coenan is trying to maintain the position but Conan is very close to passing his half guard.
Coenan gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan won't allow Coenan to sweep him here.
Coenan working a defensive guard but Conan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Coenan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Conan tries to advance to mount but Coenan denies him.
Coenan looks to move to half guard but instead Conan has passed into mount! Damn!
Conan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Coenan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Conan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan lands a big shot there that rocks Coenan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Conan avoids the attempt from Coenan to control.
BOOM! Conan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coenan is bucking up trying to escape but Conan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coenan is rocked!
My spies in Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform me that Conan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Coenan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coenan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coenan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coenan seems to have got his legs back now.
Coenan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conan.
Conan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coenan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conan.
Conan stops Coenan from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Conan scores with a hook to the body. Coenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Conan lands with a straight right. Coenan didn't see that one coming.
Conan moves out of range as Coenan strikes.
Conan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coenan with a body shot.
Coenan throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Conan tests Coenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coenan looks to land a combination but Conan avoids it well.
Conan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coenan scores with a hook to the body. Conan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coenan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Conan misses with the combination.
Coenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Conan.
Conan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conan throws a wild body kick that Coenan sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Coenan.
Conan moves away from the strike by Coenan.
A jab from Conan finds it's way through Coenan's defenses.
Coenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Conan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Coenan. Beautiful body shot.
Conan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hildebrand Coenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coenan doesn't seem bothered though.
Coenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coenan feinted with a counter takedown.
Coenan throws a leg kick but Conan checks it.
Conan scores with a nice strike.
Coenan looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
Coenan 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!
Conan wants to break free but Coenan has control.
Coenan lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan wants to stall.
Conan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conan presses Coenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coenan misses with a body punch.
Coenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coenan lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Conan.
Conan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coenan tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
Coenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
Coenan blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Conan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan has a couple of punches blocked by Conan.
Coenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coenan misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Conan tries for a takedown but Coenan manages to get underhooks.
Conan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conan tries to throw a body punch but Coenan avoids it by throwing Conan back against the cage.
Coenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coenan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conan.
Conan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conan breaks from the clinch.
Conan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conan.
Coenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Coenan misses with a wild body shot.
Conan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hildebrand Coenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edogawa Conan.
Conan lands a leg kick that knocks Coenan off balance momentarily.
Conan throws a lazy right hand but Coenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conan cracks Coenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conan circles away quickly and effectively.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coenan.
Hildebrand Coenan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coenan misses with a straight left.
A big left from Coenan misses.
Coenan misses with an uppercut.
Conan cracks Coenan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edogawa Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coenan slips a straight right by Conan.
Conan looks to land a right hand but Coenan moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan punishes Coenan's body with a nice straight punch.
Conan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coenan.
Nice straight punches there by Conan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Conan.
Conan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Conan lands with a hook. Coenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Conan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coenan.
Conan throws a right hand that Coenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Coenan also avoids with ease.
Coenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conan checks it well.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conan scores with a jab. Coenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coenan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Conan does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan with a nice cross.
Edogawa Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Conan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conan connects with a body shot.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Coenan is out of range.
Conan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coenan.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coenan.
Coenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conan lands a slapping body shot.
Coenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conan shoots in but no luck this time.
Coenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coenan misses with a straight right.
Conan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coenan.
Coenan misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Conan. That snapped Coenan's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coenan throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conan.
Conan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coenan backs up against the cage.
Coenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coenan throws a leg kick but Conan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coenan slips a jab from Conan.
Coenan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Conan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coenan but Coenan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hildebrand Coenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edogawa Conan.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coenan.
Coenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Coenan ducks down to avoid it.
Coenan throws a one two combo.
Nice shot by Conan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conan.
Nice body punch from Conan.
Coenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conan finds it's way round the side to connect with Coenan's head.
Coenan misses with a two punch combination.
Coenan throws a low kick but Conan avoids it.
Coenan looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Coenan.
The fighters circling - Coenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coenan darts in trying to clinch
and Conan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Conan passes Coenan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hildebrand Coenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edogawa Conan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coenan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coenan is trying to keep Conan in close.
Conan wants to control from the top but Coenan keeps moving.
Coenan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Conan trying to control the position from guard on top but Coenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coenan working for a triangle but Conan defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edogawa Conan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edogawa Conan!
A very excited looking Edogawa Conan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkel has chosen Haifisch as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garfunkel is defended easily by DeNardo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel dives in for a single leg takedown but DeNardo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DeNardo throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
DeNardo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garfunkel in his tracks.
DeNardo is looking to clinch.
Garfunkel is looking to land body kicks.
DeNardo moves out of range of the body kick from Garfunkel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfunkel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Garfunkel pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeNardo is out of range and Garfunkel settles back down.
Garfunkel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeNardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeNardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garfunkel misses with a body shot.
Garfunkel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garfunkel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeNardo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garfunkel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeNardo jabs Garfunkel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garfunkel tries to land a front kick but DeNardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garfunkel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Garfunkel misses.
Garfunkel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeNardo tries to score with a low kick but Garfunkel moves his leg out of the way.
Garfunkel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeNardo, right into the meat.
Garfunkel connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo dives in for a single leg takedown but Garfunkel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garfunkel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNardo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garfunkel shoots in and gets a takedown into DeNardo's guard.
Garfunkel trying to control but DeNardo is working from the bottom.
Garfunkel postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garfunkel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garfunkel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNardo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garfunkel wants to control from the top but DeNardo keeps moving.
Garfunkel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo working for a triangle but Garfunkel defends it easily.
DeNardo keeping moving, preventing Garfunkel from controlling successfully.
DeNardo is trying to control the position but Garfunkel postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeNardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garfunkel throws a wild body kick that DeNardo sees coming a mile off.
Garfunkel connects with an inside leg kick.
DeNardo scores with a leg kick.
DeNardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garfunkel.
Garfunkel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeNardo moves out of range of the leg kick from Garfunkel.
DeNardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeNardo staying out of range there.
DeNardo shoots for a double leg takedown but Garfunkel sprawls well. He's pushed DeNardo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garfunkel misses with a combination
and DeNardo counters by moving into the clinch.
DeNardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Garfunkel blocks an uppercut.
DeNardo cracks Garfunkel with a nice body shot.
DeNardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeNardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garfunkel presses DeNardo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNardo throws a head punch that misses.
Garfunkel swings wildly with an uppercut but DeNardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Garfunkel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garfunkel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeNardo throwing a counter right hand but Garfunkel manages to avoid it.
Garfunkel thuds a left hand into DeNardo's body.
DeNardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice takedown defense from DeNardo. No joy for Garfunkel on that attempt.
As Garfunkel tries to get set, DeNardo tries to push him back and clinch up but Garfunkel manages to avoid the attempt.
DeNardo throws a body punch but Garfunkel moves out of range.
It seemed like Garfunkel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Garfunkel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Frank Garfunkel's cut even more.
DeNardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garfunkel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeNardo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeNardo throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garfunkel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Garfunkel tries to get set, DeNardo tries to push him back and clinch up but Garfunkel manages to avoid the attempt.
Garfunkel throws a right hand that misses
and DeNardo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo can't find room to land a body shot as Garfunkel controls the action.
Garfunkel throws a punch but it's blocked by DeNardo.
Garfunkel wants the takedown. DeNardo is fighting it off but Garfunkel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeNardo's guard against the cage.
DeNardo working a defensive guard here.
DeNardo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNardo, not yet.
DeNardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garfunkel.
DeNardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeNardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeNardo seems keen to control Garfunkel's posture.
Garfunkel wants to pass the guard but DeNardo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo working for a triangle but Garfunkel defends it easily.
Garfunkel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeNardo is trying to keep Garfunkel in close.
Garfunkel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeNardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garfunkel trying to control the position from guard on top but DeNardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from DeNardo enables Garfunkel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DeNardo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garfunkel is in close to DeNardo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeNardo has his hands on Garfunkel's head, controlling the position.
DeNardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garfunkel is aware though and is defending well.
Garfunkel trying to control the position from guard on top but DeNardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garfunkel throws a big elbow that misses.
DeNardo is controlling Garfunkel's posture.
DeNardo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garfunkel manages to get himself to full guard.
Garfunkel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeNardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Garfunkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garfunkel wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garfunkel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeNardo is looking to advance position but Garfunkel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Garfunkel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeNardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garfunkel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garfunkel misses with a lunging right hand
and DeNardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeNardo thumps Garfunkel with a low kick.
DeNardo blocks a jab.
DeNardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garfunkel moves away.
DeNardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Garfunkel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garfunkel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel throws a low kick but DeNardo moves out of range easily.
DeNardo throws a right hand that misses
letting Garfunkel counter with a right hand.
Garfunkel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNardo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeNardo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garfunkel is in DeNardo's guard.
DeNardo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNardo, not yet.
DeNardo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garfunkel passes into half guard.
DeNardo actively working from the bottom here.
Garfunkel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNardo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo wants to control but Garfunkel is keeping busy.
DeNardo missing with punches from the bottom.
DeNardo is looking to control Garfunkel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeNardo avoid being mounted?
DeNardo manages to get to full guard.
Garfunkel connects with a couple of short punches.
DeNardo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo landing with the ground and pound.
Garfunkel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeNardo looking to pass the guard.
Garfunkel keeping moving, preventing DeNardo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeNardo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garfunkel keeping moving, preventing DeNardo from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garfunkel cracks DeNardo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garfunkel shoots in but no luck this time.
DeNardo is looking to counter punch.
Dom DeNardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Garfunkel.
DeNardo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Garfunkel just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
DeNardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Garfunkel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeNardo wants to clinch.
As DeNardo backs off Garfunkel throws a huge counter combo but DeNardo manages to avoid it all.
DeNardo throws a hook but Garfunkel blocks it.
DeNardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garfunkel. Garfunkel obviously looking to wear him down.
Frank Garfunkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garfunkel throws a low kick but DeNardo moves out of range easily.
DeNardo takes one to the chin there.
DeNardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garfunkel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Garfunkel is just out of range.
Garfunkel staying out of range there.
Garfunkel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeNardo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garfunkel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeNardo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garfunkel misses with a right hand
letting DeNardo counter with a right hand.
DeNardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeNardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garfunkel.
DeNardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeNardo misses with the combination.
Garfunkel throws a big shot that misses.
DeNardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by DeNardo.
Garfunkel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garfunkel is out of range and DeNardo settles back down.
DeNardo throws a low kick but Garfunkel avoids it.
DeNardo throws out a leg kick but Garfunkel moves out of range and DeNardo only half commits.
A head kick by DeNardo misses
and Garfunkel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garfunkel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeNardo sprawls well initially but Garfunkel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garfunkel passes to side control.
Garfunkel grinds an elbow into DeNardo's temple.
Garfunkel working the head and body with strikes.
DeNardo gets back to half guard.
DeNardo wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo won't allow Garfunkel to pass to mount.
DeNardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garfunkel.
DeNardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garfunkel lands a nice short elbow.
DeNardo is trying to maintain the position but Garfunkel is very close to passing his half guard.
Garfunkel drops an elbow to the side of DeNardo's head.
Garfunkel thows a huge punch but DeNardo dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeNardo tries to get to full guard but Garfunkel has control of the leg.
DeNardo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garfunkel.
DeNardo is trying to keep Garfunkel in close.
DeNardo keeping moving, preventing Garfunkel from controlling successfully.
DeNardo has Garfunkel pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garfunkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Garfunkel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
DeNardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dom DeNardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeNardo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garfunkel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeNardo.
DeNardo slips under a jab.
Garfunkel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeNardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garfunkel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNardo scores with a push kick.
DeNardo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeNardo throws a right hand that misses
and Garfunkel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeNardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo closes the distance but Garfunkel moves to the side
and DeNardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeNardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garfunkel lunges at DeNardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeNardo's hand.
Garfunkel lands with a right hand.
Garfunkel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeNardo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeNardo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeNardo misses with a body shot.
Garfunkel throws a series of punches but DeNardo avoids them all with ease.
Garfunkel takes a swing at DeNardo's ribcage but misses.
DeNardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo misses with a low kick as Garfunkel jumps back.
Garfunkel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel looks to score with a jab to the body but DeNardo is just out of range.
DeNardo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garfunkel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeNardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Garfunkel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeNardo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garfunkel can pounce on him.
DeNardo ducks under a wild hook from Garfunkel.
DeNardo throws a head kick that misses.
Garfunkel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeNardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank Garfunkel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel shoots in for a takedown but DeNardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And DeNardo counters with a quick kick to the body but Garfunkel blocks it.
Dom DeNardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Garfunkel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeNardo.
Garfunkel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Garfunkel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeNardo or not.
Garfunkel blocks a body shot from DeNardo.
DeNardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeNardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeNardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garfunkel.
DeNardo is leaning against Garfunkel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from DeNardo.
DeNardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garfunkel backwards.
The cut above Frank Garfunkel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from DeNardo.
DeNardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garfunkel backwards.
DeNardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from DeNardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel prevents a body shot from DeNardo.
DeNardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeNardo pushes Garfunkel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeNardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank Garfunkel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garfunkel is rocked!
Garfunkel is looking for a takedown.
Garfunkel is still on wobbly legs! Can DeNardo finish him?
DeNardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garfunkel seems to have recovered his senses.
DeNardo lands a body shot.
DeNardo lands a shoulder strike.
DeNardo presses Garfunkel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeNardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garfunkel or not.
DeNardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garfunkel blocks a body shot from DeNardo.
DeNardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garfunkel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frank Garfunkel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Garfunkel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dom DeNardo!
Dom DeNardo retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mercer.
Mercer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Maake lands a jab to the head.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maake throws a sloppy body shot
and Mercer counters with a nice body kick.
Cedric Maake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maake.
Mercer counters with a body kick.
Mercer slips a jab from Maake.
Maake misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mercer, right into the meat.
Maake misses with a straight left.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maake.
Maake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maake throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
Maake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maake walks into a left hand.
Maake looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maake.
Mercer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mercer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mercer keeps Maake at a distance using the push kick.
Mercer jabs Maake right on the nose. Maake blinks but takes it well.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mercer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mercer scrambles back to his feet.
Maake throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maake throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
Nice jab there from Maake.
A big left from Maake misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maake connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercer.
Mercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercer lands with a cross.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
Maake slips a jab from Mercer.
A slow jab from Maake misses its intended target.
Maake blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Maake throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
Maake throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
Maake loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Mercer moves out of range as Maake strikes.
Mercer misses with a hook. Maake ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Maake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Mercer misses with a hook. Maake ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
Maake misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.
Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercer.
Maake throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Maake misses.
Maake throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
Maake throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maake.
Maake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Maake loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Maake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maake will feel that in the morning.
Maake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mercer defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
Maake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercer can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maake checks it well.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Maake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mercer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maake.
Mercer throws a right hand that Maake ducks under and follows up with a left that Maake also avoids with ease.
Maake misses the jab.
A big left from Maake misses.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Maake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer throws a head kick but Maake moves out of range.
Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercer.
Maake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Cedric Maake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Mercer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maake.
Maake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer looks for the body kick but Maake saw that one coming.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Maake avoids them all with ease.
Maake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maake missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maake takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
As Maake backs off Mercer throws a huge counter combo but Maake manages to avoid it all.
Mercer defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mercer is rocked!
Mercer connects with a high kick.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Maake finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer backs away from a small jab... but Maake lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Mercer crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Maake with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cedric Maake!
Cedric Maake retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Cedric Maake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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