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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Urban Struggle. Caprillo has chosen The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun as his entrance music. Johnny Savage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caio Cesar Caprillo's chin.
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246 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage cracks Caprillo with a good jab.
Caprillo with a poor takedown
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caprillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Caprillo has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Savage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Caprillo pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Savage has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Caprillo is working Savage over against the cage.
Caprillo can't break the clinch.
Savage fails to pull guard.
Caprillo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Caprillo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Caprillo is trying to control the position but Savage postures up.
Savage working some strikes from top position.
Caprillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Caprillo, not yet.
Caprillo pulls Savage in close to his closed guard and prevents Savage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savage stays in close to Caprillo's body and controls the position.
Savage is working Caprillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caprillo wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage stands up over Caprillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savage landing with the ground and pound.
Savage throws a big right hand that misses.
Caprillo keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Caprillo wants to stand and escape but Savage is having none of it.
Savage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Caprillo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage slips nicely into half guard.
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Caprillo defends the submission attempt.
Caprillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caprillo missing with punches from the bottom.
Caprillo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Well, if Savage 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.
Savage is trying to control. Caprillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savage throws a head kick but Caprillo moves out of range.
Caprillo has a takedown stuffed.
Caprillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for Savage.
Caprillo moves to clinch but Savage breaks away
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Caprillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Caprillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caprillo moves to clinch but Savage breaks away
and Savage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caprillo's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caprillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Caprillo.
Caprillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnny Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
Savage tries to pull guard but Caprillo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savage jumps guard but Caprillo stands there with Savage around his waist. Savage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caprillo lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caprillo stalling in the clinch but Savage improves position.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caprillo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Savage is trying to pull guard but Caprillo has him pressed against the cage.
Caprillo is trying to pull guard but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Caprillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savage avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Caprillo.
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 Johnny Savage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caprillo closes the distance and clinches.
Caprillo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Caprillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Caprillo tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Caprillo back against the cage.
Savage landing knees to the body.
Savage pulls guard effortlessly.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caprillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caprillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage working a defensive guard but Caprillo passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savage is looking for a triangle but Caprillo pushes his legs off easily.
Savage throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Caprillo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caprillo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Caprillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caprillo looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savage trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom.
Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caprillo manages to get back to half guard.
Savage thows a huge punch but Caprillo dodges it nicely.
Caprillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caprillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caprillo trying to control the position.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caprillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage prevents Caprillo from getting back to his feet.
Caprillo wants to sweep but no luck.
Caprillo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Savage is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Savage prevents a body shot from Caprillo.
Savage comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Caio Cesar Caprillo has been cut.
Savage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Caprillo uses from the top position.
Savage looking for a guillotine here but Caprillo defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo preventing the sweep.
Caprillo throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Savage 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.
Caprillo throwing strikes but missing.
Caprillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage is working an open guard so Caprillo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Savage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caio Cesar Caprillo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Caprillo tries to clinch but Savage moves away
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
Caprillo leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caprillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage tries a body shot but Caprillo blocks it.
Caprillo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Caio Cesar Caprillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Savage tries to pull guard but Caprillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Savage drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caprillo misses with a punch to the body.
Caprillo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caprillo prevents a body shot from Savage.
Caprillo misses with the head strike.
Caprillo wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savage throws an elbow but misses.
Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caprillo looking to stall.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caprillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.
Caprillo tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily
and Savage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caprillo's knee momentarily.
Caprillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A thudding body kick lands there by Savage!
Savage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caprillo takes a step back to recover.
Savage looking to score a takedown here. Caprillo is defending well but Savage drives through and ends up in Caprillo's guard.
Caprillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage wants to control from the top but Caprillo keeps moving.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caprillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to control from the top but Caprillo keeps moving.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caprillo can do to turn this around?
Savage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caprillo's head.
Caprillo is trying to keep Savage in close.
Savage wants to control from the top but Caprillo keeps moving.
Savage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Caprillo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Savage lands.
Caprillo clinches up against the cage.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Savage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnny Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caprillo wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Caprillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Caio Cesar Caprillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Caprillo has picked Savage up and slammed him! Savage can't keep hold of the triangle and Caprillo manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo stands up.
Savage cracks the inside of Caprillo's front leg.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Cesar Caprillo.
Good standup being displayed there by Savage as he connects with a hook.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Caprillo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caprillo tries to clinch up
and Savage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Caprillo won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage decides to stand back up. Savage steps back and let's Caprillo get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Savage!
Johnny Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutality comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4. Ultimate Brutality has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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Great elbows
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Pick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brutality will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brutality jumps guard but Pick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brutality is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pick is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality pulls Pick into guard.
Brutality working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pick has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brutality is refusing to be controlled, as Pick sits in half guard.
Brutality is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy - UK, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brutality trying to control but Pick postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brutality manages to get to full guard.
Pick wants to stand and escape but instead Brutality has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brutality tries to free his leg and advance position but Pick is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutality trying to control the position from guard on top but Pick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutality preventing the sweep.
Pick can't keep his opponent in guard - Brutality advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brutality wants to work for an arm triangle but Pick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brutality is trying to work for a kimura but Pick is defending well.
Brutality looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality is trying to control the action in half guard but Pick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pick is trying to get back to full guard.
Pick is positioning himself well to prevent Brutality advancing to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brutality uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pick.
Brutality wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brutality is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pick to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brutality tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pick smiles and moves away.
Brutality avoids the body shot from Pick.
Brutality gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pick misses with a hook.
Brutality takes one to the side of the head.
Brutality closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pick circles away.
Brutality has closed the distance and engaged Pick in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brutality is working for takedown but Pick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Pick 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.
Nice takedown defense from Pick. No joy for Brutality on that attempt.
Brutality fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Pick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brutality.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutality can't get the takedown.
Brutality tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brutality is looking for a takedown.
Pick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brutality backwards.
Pick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brutality goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pick prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality letting Pick take a breather here.
Brutality blocks an elbow strike from Pick.
Pick has Brutality pressed against the cage.
Brutality pulls guard successfully.
Pick being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutality wants to improve his position but instead Pick has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brutality wants to control but Pick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brutality is looking for a sweep. Pick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brutality is refusing to be controlled, as Pick sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality with the active half guard here but Pick passes nicely into side control.
Brutality gets back to half guard.
Pick prevents Brutality from improving his position.
Brutality is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Pick 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.
Pick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brutality trying to hold on to Pick's head to control him but Pick postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brutality paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve Pick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pick looks to throw the jab but Brutality is out of range.
Pick throws a poor cross that misses
and Brutality cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brutality fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pick avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Pick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Pick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Brutality will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brutality with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pick to score with a decent uppercut.
Pick throws a wild body kick that Brutality sees coming a mile off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brutality.
Pick gets caught flat footed, as Brutality shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brutality wants to control from the top but Pick keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality won't allow Pick to sweep him here.
Pick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brutality manages to get himself to full guard.
Brutality pulls Pick in close to his closed guard and prevents Pick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brutality is on top in guard.
Brutality pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pick is keeping the position for now.
Pick managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality looking to pass the guard.
Brutality trying to control the position from guard on top but Pick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brutality looking to sit in guard and control but Pick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brutality keeping full guard, as Pick tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Brutality looking to control.
Pick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pick won't allow Brutality to sweep him here.
Pick is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brutality tries for a takedown but Pick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pick is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Brutality. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve Pick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brutality has his takedown stuffed
and Pick counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Pick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Pick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Ichimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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152 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kegon Ichimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Wolter!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolter scores with the left hand. Ichimaru knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ichimaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolter.
Ichimaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wolter throws a jab when Ichimaru was well out of range.
Ichimaru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolter throws a sloppy head kick and Ichimaru moves out of range easily.
Wolter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromIchimaru.
Wolter moves away from the strike by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Wolter coming out on top.
Wolter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ichimaru throws a lazy right hand but Wolter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ichimaru blocks a jab.
Wolter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kegon Ichimaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ichimaru circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolter looks to land a right hand but Ichimaru moved out of range.
Wolter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ichimaru throws out the jab.
Wolter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ichimaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolter there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru lands a head kick. Wolter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolter.
Ichimaru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ichimaru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolter circles away quickly and effectively.
Ichimaru slips under a jab from Wolter.
Wolter connects with a crisp jab.
Wolter throws a right and a left that Ichimaru avoids nicely.
Wolter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolter takes one to the side of the head.
Wolter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Ichimaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolter fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolter lands a nice hook to Ichimaru's body. Ichimaru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ichimaru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolter misses the jab.
Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily.
Wolter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ichimaru slips a jab and a cross from Wolter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ichimaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolter.
Wolter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ichimaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolter.
Wolter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ichimaru is out of range.
Wolter scores with a jab. Ichimaru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolter throws a push kick but Ichimaru slaps the foot to one side.
Ichimaru lands with a right hand.
Wolter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ichimaru.
Wolter unleashes a big counter combination but Ichimaru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wolter moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ichimaru backs off Wolter throws a huge counter combo but Ichimaru manages to avoid it all.
Ichimaru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Ichimaru misses.
Wolter throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichimaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wolter misses the jab.
Wolter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru misses with an uppercut. Wolter saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ichimaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolter.
Ichimaru cracks Wolter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ichimaru is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Wolter misses.
Wolter throws the left hand but Ichimaru avoids the punch easily.
Wolter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ichimaru - that will leave a mark!
Wolter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ichimaru blocks a jab.
Wolter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ichimaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolter.
Ichimaru looks for the body kick but Wolter saw that one coming.
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru tries to work over Wolter's front leg with a kick but Wolter checks it.
Wolter misses the jab.
Wolter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ichimaru motions for Wolter to come forward. Ichimaru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolter ducks under a wild hook from Ichimaru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ichimaru.
Wolter misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ichimaru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolter tries a head kick but it misses.
Ichimaru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wolter misses the shot to the body.
Ichimaru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Wolter.
Wolter blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolter! But no joy.
Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Ichimaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Ichimaru finds it's target.
Ichimaru lands a nice shot that snaps Wolter's head back.
Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Wolter stuns Ichimaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonas Wolter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ichimaru.
Wolter avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
Wolter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ichimaru blocks it well.
Wolter misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Wolter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ichimaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolter.
Ichimaru dodges the punch combination from Wolter.
Ichimaru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wolter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ichimaru moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Wolter.
Ichimaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru blocks a head kick by Wolter.
Wolter throws the kick towards the body but Ichimaru avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Wolter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ichimaru misses the target.
Ichimaru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolter throws a hook but Ichimaru blocks it.
Ichimaru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolter's head backwards.
Ichimaru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wolter throws a right and a left that Ichimaru avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ichimaru misses the target.
Wolter misses with a looping left.
Wolter throws a looping overhand right but Ichimaru ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ichimaru - the referee stops the clock and Wolter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ichimaru. Wolter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ichimaru throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter tries to move into range but Ichimaru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolter throws an overhand right that lands on Ichimaru's shoulder, as Ichimaru tries to avoid the shot.
Wolter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a leg kick but Wolter checks it.
Ichimaru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Ichimaru scores with a four punch combination!
Ichimaru misses with a body kick.
Ichimaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Wolter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ichimaru misses with a low kick.
Wolter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ichimaru moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolter.
Wolter throws a low kick, looking for Ichimaru's leg but Ichimaru calmly moves out of range.
Ichimaru scores with a nice strike.
Ichimaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolter misses with an uppercut. Ichimaru saw that one coming.
Ichimaru thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru feints and then cracks Wolter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolter down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab by Ichimaru.
Wolter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolter's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolter misses with a hook.
Wolter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ichimaru.
A clash of legs there as Wolter blocks the low kick.
Wolter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wolter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ichimaru.
Wolter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ichimaru moves away.
Ichimaru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolter throws a series of punches but Ichimaru avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Ichimaru misses the target.
Wolter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ichimaru ducks under a wild hook from Wolter.
Wolter connects with a leg kick. Ichimaru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wolter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ichimaru misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter throws an overhand right that lands on Ichimaru's shoulder, as Ichimaru tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ichimaru lands a jab to the head.
Wolter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolter.
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru walks into a jab.
Wolter avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
Wolter misses with a hook. Ichimaru ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a push kick but Wolter slaps the foot to one side.
Wolter misses with a body shot.
Ichimaru slips a jab from Wolter.
Ichimaru cracks the inside of Wolter's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolter catches Ichimaru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ichimaru throws a head kick but Wolter moves out of range.
Donk. Ichimaru catches Wolter right on the button with a cross.
Ichimaru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kegon Ichimaru will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wolter throws a jab when Ichimaru was well out of range.
Wolter connects with a jab.
Ichimaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Wolter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ichimaru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ichimaru throws a head kick but Wolter moves out of range.
Wolter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolter slips a straight right by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolter.
Ichimaru is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ichimaru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru throws the kick towards the body but Wolter avoids it.
Wolter fails to land with a series of punches.
Kegon Ichimaru is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolter throws an overhand right that lands on Ichimaru's shoulder, as Ichimaru tries to avoid the shot.
Ichimaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolter takes a step back to recover.
Ichimaru lands a high kick!
Wolter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Ichimaru misses.
Ichimaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolter.
Wolter misses with a series of wild punches.
Ichimaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Ichimaru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolter throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Wolter misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Wolter wants to counter with a clinch but Ichimaru pushes him away.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that half lands.
Wolter connects with a jab.
Wolter throws a series of punches but Ichimaru avoids them all with ease.
Wolter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolter tests Ichimaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolter misses with a hook.
Jab by Ichimaru.
A slow jab from Ichimaru misses its intended target.
Wolter lands with a cross.
Ichimaru dips to his left and cracks Wolter with an uppercut!
Ichimaru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ichimaru throws a big shot that misses.
Wolter moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ichimaru throws a sloppy head kick and Wolter moves out of range easily.
Ichimaru lands a head kick!
Ichimaru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolter cracks Ichimaru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ichimaru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wolter's calf.
Ichimaru lunges at Wolter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolter's hand.
Ichimaru misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Wolter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ichimaru walks into a jab.
Ichimaru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ichimaru lands a jab to the nose.
Wolter throws an off balance right hand
and Ichimaru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big left from Ichimaru misses.
Wolter misses the shot to the body.
Ichimaru avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ichimaru throws a looping overhand right but Wolter ducks down to avoid it.
Wolter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ichimaru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ichimaru throws a looping overhand right but Wolter ducks down to avoid it.
Ichimaru slips a straight right by Wolter.
Ichimaru throws a big counter combination but Wolter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ichimaru tests Wolter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ichimaru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolter throws a leg kick but Ichimaru moved away.
Ichimaru throws the left hand but Wolter avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Ichimaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolter doesn't seem phased though.
Wolter moves away from the strike by Ichimaru.
Wolter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Ichimaru misses.
Wolter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Ichimaru misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kegon Ichimaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ichimaru 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kegon Ichimaru!
After winning the bout, Kegon Ichimaru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Velimir Stojkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojkovic comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Numb . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Velimir Stojkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Bashor!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojkovic instigates a clinch.
Bashor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stojkovic after a bit of a struggle.
Stojkovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bashor is keeping busy.
Stojkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stojkovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stojkovic pushes Bashor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stojkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bashor backwards.
Stojkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stojkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bashor wants to take the fight to the mat but Stojkovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Velimir Stojkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Bashor.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the side of Bashor's head.
Stojkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stojkovic with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashor jumps guard but Stojkovic stands there with Bashor around his waist. Bashor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stojkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bashor backwards.
Stojkovic lands a left hand.
Stojkovic digs a right hand underneath Bashor's ribcage. Bashor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stojkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stojkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Stojkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Bashor backwards.
Stojkovic is struggling to control the position.
Bashor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stojkovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Stojkovic misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands with an overhand left.
Stojkovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stojkovic avoids the body shot from Bashor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashor.
Stojkovic stuffs the takedown.
Stojkovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stojkovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Bashor dives in and grabs Stojkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stojkovic pushes down on Bashor's head and hops out.
Bashor tries to pull guard but Stojkovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stojkovic throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stojkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bashor backwards.
Stojkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stojkovic missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stojkovic.
Bashor looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Stojkovic as the two fighters clinch.
Bashor is looking for a takedown.
Stojkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Stojkovic.
Stojkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Bashor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stojkovic is working Bashor over against the cage.
Stojkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bashor.
Nice elbow from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bashor is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Stojkovic.
Bashor is still on wobbly legs! Can Stojkovic finish him?
Bashor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bashor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stojkovic is unloading with more strikes now! Bashor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velimir Stojkovic!
Velimir Stojkovic took some time post fight to say the following; 'Finally my first win during my time at DSC!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JB Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Legion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brubaker comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Poor Millionaire. Legion has chosen Winds of Plague - A Cold Day in Hell/Anthems to the Apocalypse as his entrance music. Derek Legion has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Brubaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Legion!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brubaker punishes Legion's body with a nice straight punch.
Brubaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brubaker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Legion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brubaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brubaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brubaker lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Legion misses its intended target.
Brubaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legion checks a low kick from Brubaker.
Brubaker misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legion takes a swing at Brubaker's ribcage but misses.
Brubaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brubaker throws a jab when Legion was well out of range.
Brubaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legion is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker throws a lazy right hand but Legion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
JB Brubaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brubaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legion on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Brubaker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Legion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Legion lands in his opponent's guard.
Legion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brubaker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brubaker winds up and cracks Legion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brubaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brubaker prevents Legion from improving his position.
Brubaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Legion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legion has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Legion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brubaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brubaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brubaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brubaker trying to control but Legion is working from the bottom.
Legion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brubaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Legion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brubaker is looking for a counter combo.
Legion walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Brubaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brubaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Legion. Legion gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Brubaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legion.
JB Brubaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brubaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legion. That did some damage!
Legion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brubaker.
Legion takes a swing at Brubaker's ribcage but misses.
Legion tries to clinch up.
Brubaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brubaker throws a looping overhand right but Legion ducks down to avoid it.
Brubaker lands a jab to the head.
Brubaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Legion misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Brubaker 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.
Legion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brubaker.
Brubaker cracks a nice hook into Legion's ribs.
Legion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Legion is thwarting Brubaker's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Legion trying to pass the guard but Brubaker defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brubaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker is looking for a sweep. Legion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brubaker trying to control but Legion postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Brubaker does it's job there.
Legion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brubaker.
And Brubaker counters with a quick kick to the body but Legion blocks it.
Brubaker lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Derek Legion has been cut.
Legion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brubaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brubaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brubaker scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker looks to land a left hand but Legion moved out of range nicely.
Legion gets the takedown into side control.
Legion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brubaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brubaker is being controlled here.
Brubaker is trying to get back to half guard.
Legion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brubaker, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker gets back to half guard.
Brubaker is trying to control but can't.
Legion in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brubaker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Legion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Legion!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Legion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderhorse. Reynolds has chosen The Animals - House of The Rising Sun as his entrance music. Magnus Hammersmith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammersmith misses with a kick to the body.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds misses with a hook
and Hammersmith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds scores with a leg kick.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammersmith in his tracks.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammersmith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reynolds throws a push kick but Hammersmith slaps the foot to one side.
Hammersmith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Hammersmith's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hammersmith blocks a leg kick.
Hammersmith scores with a jab.
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!
Reynolds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reynolds connects with a solid leg kick.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Hammersmith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammersmith throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hammersmith.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Hammersmith is out of range.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Hammersmith was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammersmith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammersmith checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Nice body kick there by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds counters with a nice body shot.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body.
And Hammersmith counters with a quick kick to the body but Reynolds blocks it.
Hammersmith closes the distance but Reynolds moves to the side
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammersmith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body.
Hammersmith lands a head kick. Reynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reynolds is rocked!
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!
Hammersmith moves in close and cracks Reynolds with a massive right hand! Reynolds, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hammersmith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Hammersmith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Magnus Hammersmith waved his t-shirt featuring Kemists ↑ 5x160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Skarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skarface's entrance music is where all the good people go?. A fine choice. Kerenzikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: NO SHELTER\RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Skarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarface ducks under a wild hook from Kerenzikov.
Good work by Kerenzikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kerenzikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skarface to score with a decent uppercut.
Kerenzikov throws a leg kick
and Kerenzikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerenzikov throws the left hand but Skarface avoids the punch easily.
Kerenzikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skarface just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerenzikov misses with a leg kick
and Skarface counters with a series of strikes. Kerenzikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kerenzikov misses with a head kick.
Skarface dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerenzikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skarface wants to slow Kerenzikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Kerenzikov there.
It looks like Tony Skarface has been cut.
Kerenzikov cracks Skarface with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Skarface looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kerenzikov finish him?
Skarface is rocked!
Kerenzikov cracks Skarface with a left hook right on the temple and Skarface goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kerenzikov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Skarface is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Argivas Kerenzikov!
Argivas Kerenzikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Astro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Keskisarja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kari Keskisarja acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Astro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Keskisarja!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astro misses with a leg kick.
Astro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lenny Astro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astro lands with a right hand.
Keskisarja throws a sloppy head kick and Astro moves out of range easily.
Keskisarja moves forwards but Astro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Kari Keskisarja has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Astro.
Keskisarja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Astro misses its intended target.
Keskisarja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astro throws a shot to the body.
Astro is looking to land body kicks.
Astro backing away here, and Keskisarja unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Astro checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro misses the shot to the body.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick which misses Astro's front leg but catches the back leg as Astro tries to avoid it.
Astro scoring well with a low kick there.
Keskisarja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astro throws out the jab.
Astro thuds his right hand into Keskisarja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astro takes a swing at Keskisarja's ribcage but misses.
Astro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keskisarja's calf.
Astro is looking to score with low kicks.
Keskisarja unleashes a big counter combination but Astro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Astro is looking to slow Keskisarja down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astro lunges at Keskisarja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keskisarja's hand.
Astro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keskisarja appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keskisarja has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astro lands with a light punch inside.
Keskisarja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astro.
Astro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keskisarja.
Astro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keskisarja backwards.
Astro keeps control of Keskisarja as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keskisarja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keskisarja throws a head punch that misses.
Keskisarja misses with an elbow over the top.
Keskisarja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astro.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keskisarja.
It looks like Lenny Astro has been cut.
Keskisarja lands a hook that snaps the head of Astro backwards.
Astro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro blocks an elbow strike from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keskisarja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keskisarja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keskisarja misses with a knee strike.
Astro working aggressively here.
Keskisarja pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskisarja.
Astro decides to pull guard.
Astro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keskisarja won't allow Astro to sweep him here.
Astro has control of Keskisarja's left arm, preventing Keskisarja from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keskisarja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Astro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keskisarja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Astro has his foot on Keskisarja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keskisarja works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Astro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Astro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keskisarja checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keskisarja is looking for the big counter here.
Keskisarja fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Astro is out of range.
Keskisarja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Astro lands a nice hook to Keskisarja's body. Keskisarja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keskisarja loads up on a big right hand but Astro slips the punch.
Keskisarja gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keskisarja keeping full guard, as Astro tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astro trying to control but Keskisarja is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Astro scoring with some ground and pound.
Astro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keskisarja's head.
Astro trying to control but Keskisarja is working from the bottom.
Astro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Astro is looking to work some ground and pound but Keskisarja has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keskisarja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Astro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Astro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keskisarja is trying to counter with his kicks.
Keskisarja is looking to clinch but Astro is avoiding it.
Astro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keskisarja takes a swing at Astro's ribcage but misses.
Astro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Astro connects with a body shot that sends Keskisarja's belly button to the back.
Astro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Keskisarja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Astro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskisarja is just out of range.
Lenny Astro is winning the standup battle so far.
Astro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keskisarja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Astro scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Keskisarja blocks the leg kick.
Keskisarja appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keskisarja misses the shot to the body.
Astro digs a good body shot into Keskisarja's ribs.
Keskisarja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Astro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keskisarja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Astro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keskisarja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astro thuds a left hand into Keskisarja's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astro lands a nice looking body shot.
Astro dives in and scores a takedown into Keskisarja's guard.
Keskisarja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Astro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astro forces his way into half guard.
Astro is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Astro dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Astro throws the kick towards the body but Keskisarja avoids it.
Keskisarja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astro. That did some damage!
Astro misses with a low kick as Keskisarja jumps back.
Keskisarja defending well as Astro loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Keskisarja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Astro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Astro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Astro avoids a kick to the body.
Astro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Astro.
Keskisarja misses with a looping left.
Astro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Astro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keskisarja. Astro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keskisarja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keskisarja motions for Astro to come forward. Keskisarja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keskisarja can do to turn this around?
Astro misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Keskisarja misses.
Astro misses with a straight right.
Keskisarja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astro.
Astro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keskisarja sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Astro. That snapped Keskisarja's head back.
The crowd cheers as Astro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keskisarja doesn't seem phased though.
Astro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kari Keskisarja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskisarja throws a body punch but Astro moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keskisarja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keskisarja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kari Keskisarja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keskisarja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astro. Keskisarja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskisarja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Astro's hands.
Astro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keskisarja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro tried to score with a low kick but Keskisarja checks it.
Astro slips under a jab from Keskisarja.
Astro staying out of range there.
Astro shoots in for a takedown but Keskisarja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keskisarja explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Astro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keskisarja has time to react.
Astro swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskisarja.
An attempted straight right counter from Astro misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro throws a body punch but Keskisarja moves out of range.
Keskisarja gets a clinch.
Astro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keskisarja controls his hands.
Astro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keskisarja avoids it.
Astro lands a body shot.
Astro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskisarja scores with a shoulder strike.
Astro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskisarja pushes Astro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keskisarja can't find room to land a body shot as Astro controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keskisarja looking to throw knees to the head but Astro is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Astro can't break the clinch.
Keskisarja misses with the head strike.
Keskisarja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Keskisarja.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Keskisarja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Astro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Astro!
Lenny Astro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krugerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanchai Suya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Krugerman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kanchai Suya!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krugerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krugerman moves away.
Krugerman scores with a nice right hand.
Suya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krugerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krugerman scores with a punch to the head.
Suya with a jab.
Suya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krugerman's corner calls for a 1-2. Krugerman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krugerman throws a head kick that misses.
Suya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Krugerman scores with a punch to the head.
Suya misses with a body kick.
Suya throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Krugerman misses the target.
Krugerman throws the left hand but Suya avoids the punch easily.
Krugerman slips under a jab from Suya.
A telegraphed right hand from Krugerman misses the target.
Suya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suya throws a series of punches but Krugerman moves out of range.
Suya throws a big shot that misses.
Suya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krugerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suya scrambles back to his feet.
Suya misses with a body kick.
Krugerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya tries a low kick but Krugerman avoids it.
Krugerman looks to land a right hand but Suya moved out of range.
Suya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krugerman throws a right and a left that Suya avoids nicely.
Kanchai Suya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krugerman throws a head kick but Suya moves out of range.
Suya defending well as Krugerman loads up on a big left hand.
Suya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krugerman slips a straight right by Suya.
Krugerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krugerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krugerman scores with a head kick. Suya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Suya lands a glancing blow to the side of Krugerman's head.
Suya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krugerman misses with a combination
and Suya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Krugerman working hard to break the clinch.
Suya tries to work over Krugerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krugerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suya scores with a shot to the side of Krugerman's head.
Krugerman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krugerman gets through Suya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Suya.
Suya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krugerman blocking some punches.
Krugerman prevents a body shot from Suya.
Krugerman trying to stall but Suya improves his position.
Krugerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Suya scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Suya.
Suya works on Krugerman's body with a couple of short punches.
Suya avoiding damage.
Suya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Suya up against the cage.
Suya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krugerman is trying to stall.
Krugerman lands a nice uppercut.
Krugerman throws a head punch that misses.
Suya crunches a lovely knee into Krugerman's ribcage.
Krugerman taking a breather.
Suya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krugerman's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Suya fails to land.
Suya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Suya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krugerman avoiding damage as Suya throws knees to the body.
Krugerman has had enough of the clinch but Suya keeps him there for the moment.
Suya misses with a body punch.
Krugerman presses Suya against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krugerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krugerman.
Krugerman looking to slow down the pace here.
Suya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krugerman is trying to force a seperation but Suya has the dominant position.
Suya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krugerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Suya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krugerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suya struggles to land a body shot inside as Krugerman controls his hands.
Krugerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Suya.
Suya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krugerman blocking some punches.
Suya pushes Krugerman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krugerman looks to land a combination but Suya avoids it well.
Krugerman throws a head kick but Suya moves out of range.
Suya swings for the body but Krugerman moves out of range.
Suya looks to land a right hand but Krugerman moved out of range.
Krugerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krugerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krugerman blocks a leg kick.
Suya throws a sloppy head kick and Krugerman moves out of range easily.
Krugerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suya.
Suya walks into a stiff left hand from Krugerman.
Krugerman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suya throws a head kick that misses.
Suya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krugerman lands a nice hook to Suya's body. Suya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krugerman missing with a left hand there. Suya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krugerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Suya.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krugerman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krugerman.
Suya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krugerman moves out of range as Suya throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya throws a shot from downtown. Krugerman moves away and avoids it.
Krugerman blocks the body kick.
Suya thows a body kick. Krugerman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krugerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suya.
The fighters circling - Suya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krugerman if he has to take too many more of those.
Suya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krugerman throws out the jab.
Freddy Krugerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krugerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suya looks to land a body kick but Krugerman moved away.
Krugerman moves out of range of the leg kick from Suya.
Suya misses with a body shot.
Kanchai Suya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suya misses with a head kick.
Krugerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suya sprawls and moves away.
Krugerman throws a sloppy head kick and Suya moves out of range easily.
Suya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krugerman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Suya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krugerman's sensitive parts.
Suya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krugerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Suya.
Krugerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suya tries to avoid it but Krugerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suya to the ground. Suya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freddy Krugerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suya throws a head kick but Krugerman moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Suya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krugerman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krugerman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krugerman moves out of range of the body kick from Suya.
Suya throws a leg kick that misses.
Krugerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suya sprawls and moves away.
Suya takes a swing at Krugerman's ribcage but misses.
Suya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krugerman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krugerman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suya.
Suya slips under a jab.
Krugerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krugerman. Suya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suya tries to land a front kick but Krugerman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krugerman loads up on a big right hand but Suya slips the punch.
Suya delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krugerman scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman avoids a kick to the body.
Suya misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suya.
A punch combination from Krugerman misses.
Suya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suya scores with a push kick.
Suya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krugerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krugerman fails to land with a series of punches.
Suya throws a leg kick which misses Krugerman's front leg but catches the back leg as Krugerman tries to avoid it.
Suya just misses with a punch to the body.
Suya throws out a loose jab but Krugerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suya is looking to land body kicks.
Suya misses with a low kick.
Krugerman misses with a body shot
and Suya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Krugerman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krugerman blocks the body kick.
Suya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suya.
Suya throws an overhand right that lands on Krugerman's shoulder, as Krugerman tries to avoid the shot.
Krugerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suya's waist but Suya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krugerman off to one side.
Suya throws out a loose jab but Krugerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Suya.
Suya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krugerman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krugerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Krugerman - just one landing.
Suya blocks a head kick by Krugerman.
A little jabbing left from Suya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suya moves in looking to clinch but Krugerman pushes him off.
Krugerman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suya manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suya throws a push kick but Krugerman slaps the foot to one side.
Krugerman is looking for a counter combo.
Suya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Suya misses
and Krugerman counters with a head kick.
Suya tries to land a body kick
and Krugerman counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Suya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krugerman.
Suya unleashes a big counter combination but Krugerman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suya throws a front kick that sends Krugerman stumbling back into the cage.
Suya throws a lazy right hand but Krugerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krugerman ducks under a wild hook from Suya.
Krugerman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krugerman checks a leg kick nicely.
Krugerman moves forwards but Suya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krugerman throws out a powerful jab.
Krugerman shoots in but no luck this time.
Suya throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Krugerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krugerman misses with a looping right.
Suya misses with an uppercut. Krugerman saw that one coming.
Suya cracks a nice hook into Krugerman's ribs.
Suya scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suya lands a head shot.
Suya tries to land a front kick but Krugerman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Krugerman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krugerman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krugerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suya throws a push kick but Krugerman slaps the foot to one side.
Suya misses with a straight right.
Suya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krugerman throws a hook but Suya blocks it.
Krugerman moves out of range as Suya strikes.
Krugerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suya sprawls and moves away.
Suya connects with an inside leg kick.
Suya throws a body kick that misses.
Suya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krugerman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Krugerman misses its intended target.
Krugerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Suya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krugerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Krugerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suya tries to land a front kick but Krugerman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krugerman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suya manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Suya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suya moves in looking to clinch but Krugerman pushes him off.
Suya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krugerman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krugerman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krugerman misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Krugerman.
Donk. Krugerman catches Suya right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suya.
Suya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krugerman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krugerman misses with a head kick.
Krugerman looks to land a right hand but Suya moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Suya.
Krugerman swings widly with a right hand
and Suya counters with a low kick, right behind Krugerman 's knee.
Suya throws the kick towards the body but Krugerman avoids it.
Suya misses with a body kick.
Suya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krugerman takes a step back to recover.
Suya throws the kick towards the body but Krugerman avoids it.
Suya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krugerman throws a head kick but Suya moves out of range.
Krugerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suya.
Suya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krugerman avoids the head kick by Suya.
Suya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krugerman misses with a body shot.
Krugerman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman throws a head kick but Suya moves out of range.
Suya looks for the body kick but Krugerman saw that one coming.
Krugerman throwing a counter right hand but Suya manages to avoid it.
Krugerman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Suya tries a low kick but Krugerman avoids it.
Suya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krugerman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suya backs up against the cage.
Suya blocks a head kick by Krugerman.
Krugerman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Suya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Krugerman misses.
Suya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krugerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krugerman moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suya keeps Krugerman at a distance using the push kick.
Krugerman misses with a few strikes there.
Suya ducks under a wild hook from Krugerman.
Suya avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krugerman looks to throw the jab but Suya is out of range.
Suya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krugerman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krugerman lands a high kick!
Krugerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suya throws a leg kick that misses.
Krugerman misses with a body shot.
Suya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krugerman scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krugerman. Suya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krugerman lands with a cross.
Krugerman misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Krugerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krugerman throws a sloppy head kick and Suya moves out of range easily.
Suya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suya is looking to clinch but Krugerman is avoiding it.
Krugerman walks into a jab.
Suya forces Krugerman back against the cage and clinches.
Krugerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suya misses with a punch on the inside.
Suya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Krugerman is keeping busy.
Krugerman taking a breather.
Maybe Krugerman would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Kanchai Suya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Suya.
A head punch on the inside from Krugerman fails to land.
A short right from Suya on the inside.
Krugerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krugerman is looking to control Suya's arms but Suya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krugerman has his back to the cage.
Suya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suya misses with a punch on the inside.
Suya is leaning against Krugerman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Suya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suya looking to slow down the pace here.
Krugerman cracks Suya with a nice body shot.
Krugerman can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Suya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krugerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suya is trying to maintain a safe position but Krugerman gets an underhook and turns Suya into the cage.
Krugerman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suya is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suya.
Stalling in the clinch from Suya.
Krugerman has had enough of the clinch but Suya keeps him there for the moment.
Krugerman blocks an elbow strike.
Suya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suya lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krugerman stalling in the clinch but Suya improves position.
Suya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krugerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suya has a couple of punches blocked by Krugerman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Krugerman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Suya is looking to control Krugerman's arms but Krugerman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suya has his back to the cage.
Krugerman effectively controlling the action here.
Krugerman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Krugerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krugerman.
Good body shot from Suya.
Suya cracks Krugerman with a nice body shot.
Krugerman tries to break free but Suya pushes him back against the cage.
Suya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krugerman backwards.
Suya lands a hook that snaps the head of Krugerman backwards.
Krugerman trying to control the position but instead, Suya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krugerman into the cage.
Suya working Krugerman over with knees to the body.
Suya misses with a body punch.
Suya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suya takes a shot to the head.
Suya cracks Krugerman with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krugerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
A slow jab from Krugerman misses its intended target.
Suya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krugerman.
Suya scores with a shot to the body.
Krugerman staying out of range there.
Suya throws a body kick that misses.
Suya feints and then cracks Krugerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krugerman down.
Suya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krugerman checks a low kick from Suya.
Suya moves away from the strike by Krugerman.
Suya slips a straight right by Krugerman.
Suya misses with a series of wild punches.
Suya rushes Krugerman and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krugerman stalling in the clinch but Suya improves position.
Suya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krugerman avoids it.
Suya scores with a shot to the side of Krugerman's head.
Suya has Krugerman pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya blocks a body shot from Krugerman.
Krugerman manages to break the clinch.
Suya misses with a hook. Krugerman ducked under it nicely.
Krugerman ducks under a wild hook from Suya.
Krugerman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krugerman lands a head kick!
Krugerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suya looks to throw the jab but Krugerman is out of range.
Krugerman throws an overhand right that lands on Suya's shoulder, as Suya tries to avoid the shot.
Krugerman moves out of range as Suya throws a body kick.
Suya misses with a head kick.
Suya scores with a head kick. Krugerman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Krugerman lands a really nice looking cross but Suya seems unphased.
Krugerman lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krugerman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freddy Krugerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suya moves in looking to clinch but Krugerman pushes him off.
Suya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krugerman blocks a leg kick.
Krugerman looks for a takedown but Suya sprawls well.
Suya lands a head shot.
Suya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle, before Krugerman throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Suya's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Krugerman lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Freddy Krugerman!
Freddy Krugerman retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Freddy Krugerman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazaro Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro Da Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soulfly - Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazaro Molina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Molina creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Molina misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ribeiro Da Silva dodges the ground and pound from Molina.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribeiro Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro Da Silva is not content to let Molina control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ribeiro Da Silva works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ribeiro Da Silva trying to control but Molina postures up.
Molina trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro Da Silva is working away.
Molina 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.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molina.
Molina throwing shots but Ribeiro Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Molina is thwarting Ribeiro Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Molina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Molina controlling the action here.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molina wants to control but Ribeiro Da Silva is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a head kick by Molina.
Molina drops his hands momentarily and Ribeiro Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Molina checks a low kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molinas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ribeiro Da Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribeiro Da Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Molina slips the punch.
Molina feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribeiro Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Molina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribeiro Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Ribeiro Da Silva misses.
An inside leg kick from Molina misses.
Molina tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ribeiro Da Silva defends well and Molina ends up having to push Ribeiro Da Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Molina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro Da Silva moves away.
Molina lands a body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land a leg kick but Molina saw it coming and moves away.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Molina manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Molina with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina works over Ribeiro Da Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molina's sensitive parts.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a low kick but Molina moves out of range easily.
No luck for Molina with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro Da Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazaro Molina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molina takes a kick to the side of the head.
Molina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Molina takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva defending well as Molina loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro Da Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Molina bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Molina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Ribeiro Da Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a hook.
Molina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Molina checks the leg kick.
Molina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to slow Molina down with leg kicks.
Molina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a high kick.
Molina misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Molina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Molina's knee momentarily.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro Da Silva as he connects with a hook.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molina jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Molina misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Molina misses with an uppercut.
Molina has been working on his balance at Datsik's Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ribeiro Da Silva.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ribeiro Da Silva!
Molina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribeiro Da Silva pinned against the cage. Ribeiro Da Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Molina backs off Ribeiro Da Silva throws a huge counter combo but Molina manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Ribeiro Da Silva misses
and Molina counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Molina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Molina trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molina wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro Da Silva is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro Da Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Molina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Molina looks to land a strike but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Molina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molina tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Molina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molina trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Molina moves forwards but Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Molina connects with a single shot there.
Molina closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ribeiro Da Silva did well to prevent Molina getting side control.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Molina throws an elbow that misses. Ribeiro Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molina's guard. Nice move by Ribeiro Da Silva!
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Molina looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro Da Silva defends easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lazaro Molina will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Molina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molina tries to score with a low kick but Ribeiro Da Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Molina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribeiro Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Molina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina misses with a hook
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Molina thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Molina throws a head kick that misses.
Molina defending well as Ribeiro Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Ribeiro Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina throws a body punch but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips under a jab from Molina.
Molina goes for a double leg but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ribeiro Da Silva continues to drive forward.
Molina throws a head kick that misses
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Molina 's knee.
Molina throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Ribeiro Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Molina. That did some damage!
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribeiro Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Molina with a body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Molina is just out of range.
Molina changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina tries a low kick but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Molina feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molina lunges at Ribeiro Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro Da Silva. Molina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Molina under the eye.
Molina goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Molina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina misses with a leg kick
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a body kick that stops Molina in his tracks momentarily.
Molina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molina slips a straight right by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Molina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molina manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ribeiro Da Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Ribeiro Da Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Molina lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina postures up in Ribeiro Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
Ribeiro Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molina's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro Da Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Molina has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ribeiro Da Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Molina.
Molina is looking for a sweep.
Molina trying to remain calm as Ribeiro Da Silva controls from the top position.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Molina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a jab.
Molina misses the body punch
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Molina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Molina backs off Ribeiro Da Silva throws a huge counter combo but Molina manages to avoid it all.
Ribeiro Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Molina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Molina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ribeiro Da Silva in his tracks.
Molina checks a leg kick nicely.
Molina moves forwards but Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Molina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ribeiro Da Silva is out of range.
Molina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ribeiro Da Silva clinches up with Molina and pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Molina throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molina closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molina.
Molina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Molina.
Molina throws a low kick but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it.
Molina keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips under a jab.
Ribeiro Da Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Molina steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Molina.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina keeps Ribeiro Da Silva at a distance using the push kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a nice hook to Molina's body. Molina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Molina blocks a head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but Molina moved away.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a head kick by Molina.
Molina dives in and grabs Ribeiro Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro Da Silva pushes down on Molina's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazaro Molina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molina blocks a low kick nicely.
Molina throws a hook but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Molina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina tries to counter with a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Molina should have avoided that one.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Molina's head.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Molina drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Molina will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Molina misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Molina shrugs it off.
Molina looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro Da Silva is just out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribeiro Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molina throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Molina throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a swing at Molina's ribcage but misses.
Molina feinted with a counter takedown.
Molina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva thumps Molina with a low kick.
A left lands for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina lunges at Ribeiro Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro Da Silva's hand.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Molina tries to counter with a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molina tries to counter with a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Molina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Lazaro Molina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro Da Silva swings for the body but Molina moves out of range.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Molina off balance momentarily.
Molina slips under a jab from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ribeiro Da Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Molina lands a jab to the head.
Molina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribeiro Da Silva can pounce on him.
Molina misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Molina half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Molina tries to move into range but Ribeiro Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Molina blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Molina.
Molina scores with a nice strike.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but Molina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a jab to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a head kick by Molina.
Molina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribeiro Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Molina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribeiro Da Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribeiro Da Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva clinches up against the cage.
Molina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ribeiro Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Molina improves position.
Molina lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Molina pushes Ribeiro Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Molina scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro Da Silva's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ribeiro Da Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molina lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molina.
Molina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina wants to stall.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Molina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molina is working Ribeiro Da Silva over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Molina pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molina misses with some punches.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Molina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro Da Silva's elbow.
Molina swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molina takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Molina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Molina.
Lazaro Molina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
Molina just leaning against Ribeiro Da Silva, taking a breather.
Molina lands with a light punch inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a body shot from Molina.
Molina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribeiro Da Silva or not.
Molina taking a breather.
Molina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Molina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molina lands with a light punch inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molina swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molina misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazaro Molina showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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