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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Tsanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hiro Tsanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown dives in and grabs Tsanaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsanaka pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tsanaka!
Tsanaka tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Tsanaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsanaka keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tsanaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsanaka gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsanaka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Tsanaka defends it.
Brown is working for a kimura but Tsanaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Tsanaka is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hiro Tsanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Brown.
Tsanaka connects with the punch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Tsanaka does it's job there.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsanaka but Tsanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsanaka tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsanaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tsanaka as Brown shoots in.
Brown shoots in but Tsanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Tsanaka gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the ropes.
Tsanaka misses with a few strikes there.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Tsanaka.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsanaka as he jumps to the side.
Brown tries for a takedown but Tsanaka circles away easily
and Tsanaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tsanaka counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown looks winded!
Tsanaka is stalling in the full guard.
Tsanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Tsanaka from controlling successfully.
Tsanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsanaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Tsanaka from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Tsanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tsanaka throws a good cross that connects.
Tsanaka throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsanaka pinned against the ropes. Tsanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Tsanaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Tsanaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsanaka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tsanaka tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tsanaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Tsanaka looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is keen to just control but Tsanaka is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsanaka manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown controls Tsanaka momentarily but Tsanaka frees himself.
Tsanaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsanaka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Tsanaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Tsanaka is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsanaka drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Tsanaka off! Tsanaka jumps back into Brown's guard.
Tsanaka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tsanaka lands a couple of elbows.
Brown is trying to control the position but Tsanaka postures up.
Tsanaka stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Tsanaka sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsanaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsanaka drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Tsanaka off! Tsanaka jumps back into Brown's guard.
Tsanaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsanaka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Tsanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Tsanaka 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsanaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsanaka clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsanaka actively working from the bottom here.
Tsanaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tsanaka wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsanaka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsanaka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brown should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tsanaka has tightened it up now! Brown should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hiro Tsanaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiro Tsanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunderstruck. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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254 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjen Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Usyk!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain keeps Usyk at a distance using the push kick.
Usyk has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pain has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Usyk misses with an elbow over the top.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Usyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Arjen Pain has been cut.
Pain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usyk avoids it.
Usyk digs a right hand underneath Pain's ribcage. Pain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Usyk ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Usyk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Usyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard.
Pain trying to keep a closed guard but Usyk is proving a slippery customer.
Usyk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Usyk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usyk clinches with his opponent.
Pain throws an elbow but it misses.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Usyk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Usyk.
Usyk pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Usyk breaks the clinch.
Usyk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Usyk waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Pain. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Pain to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Pain is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain is trying to control the position but Usyk postures up.
Oh Pain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain seems to have got his legs back now.
Usyk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usyk stands up from Pain's guard - Usyk perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Usyk's waist but Usyk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Usyk is just out of range.
Usyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pain, pushing him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Usyk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Usyk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pain's brow.
Nice body punch from Usyk.
Usyk lands an elbow inside.
Usyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usyk avoiding damage.
Usyk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Usyk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usyk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usyk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Usyk can turn it around.
Usyk leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Usyk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Usyk lands an elbow inside that Pain shrugs off.
Usyk jumps guard.
Pain prevents Usyk from getting back to his feet.
Usyk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Usyk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pain preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain prevents Usyk from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Usyk keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Usyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oleksandr Usyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usyk drives through and clinches with Pain against the ropes.
Pain looking to slow down the pace here.
Usyk taking a breather.
Usyk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Usyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arjen Pain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usyk manages to avoid it.
Pain throws a body kick that misses
and Usyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usyk lands a big shot that drops Pain! Can he finish him?
Usyk controlling from the top position.
Pain is trying to control the position but Usyk postures up.
Usyk stands up from Pain's guard - Usyk perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain rushes Usyk and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usyk breaks the clinch.
Usyk cracks Pain with a big right hand and Pain goes down!
Pain is rocked!
Usyk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh Pain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usyk gets to his feet. Pain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pain misses with an uppercut.
Usyk moves in close and cracks Pain with a massive right hand! Pain, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Usyk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lajos Toldiett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dermot MacMurrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toldiett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Loose yourself. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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236 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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280 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lajos Toldiett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dermot MacMurrough!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMurrough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacMurrough slips a jab and a cross from Toldiett.
Toldiett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacMurrough moves out of range as Toldiett strikes.
MacMurrough gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toldiett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacMurrough.
Nice uppercut there from Toldiett.
Toldiett lands with a right hand.
A jab from Toldiett does it's job there.
MacMurrough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacMurrough looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacMurrough explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacMurrough misses with a hook.
Toldiett drops MacMurrough with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MacMurrough looks back up at him and smiles so Toldiett waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
MacMurrough is rocked!
Toldiett lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lajos Toldiett!
A pretty intense looking Lajos Toldiett took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow comes to the ring accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. Webster has chosen Kamikaze by Five Iron Frenzy as his entrance music. Shane Winslow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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271 lbs
24 - 26 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Webster!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow misses with a series of wild punches.
Winslow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Webster takes one on the button.
Winslow throws out a powerful jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winslow, right into the meat.
Webster checks a leg kick.
Webster tries to clinch there but Winslow circles away.
Winslow throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Webster is looking for the big counter here.
Winslow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Benjamin Webster has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Winslow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Webster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Webster tries to counter with a clinch but Winslow shakes him off and moves away.
Winslow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Webster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winslow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Webster wants to pass to mount but Winslow is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow tries to kick Webster off but Webster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Webster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Winslow!
You get the feeling that Winslow really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Webster looking to secure an arm triangle but Winslow defends it well.
Webster pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Winslow wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Winslow is trying to stand.
Webster is landing with some decent strikes but Winslow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Webster wants to take his opponent's back but Winslow doesn't allow it.
Winslow is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Webster fails to advance to Winslow's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster won't let Winslow get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Webster wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Webster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Winslow can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Webster wants to finish this one by submission but Winslow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Webster.
Winslow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Webster is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Winslow sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winslow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Webster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Webster prevents Winslow from getting back to his feet.
Winslow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Webster manages to pass to side control.
Winslow tries to kick Webster off but Webster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winslow wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Webster wants to work for an arm triangle but Winslow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Webster is pressing down on Winslow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winslow is holding on for now.
Winslow wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Webster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Webster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Webster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winslow pinned against the ropes. Winslow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webster scores with a takedown into Winslow's guard.
Webster won't allow Winslow to get back to his feet.
Webster slips nicely into half guard.
Winslow is trying to stand.
Webster throwing shots but Winslow is blocking nicely.
Webster prevents Winslow from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster wants to pass the guard but Winslow is defending well.
Webster trying to control from half guard but Winslow is working away.
Winslow is trying to stand up here but Webster is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow taking some punishment here, with Webster in his half guard.
Webster working over Winslow with some ground and pound. Winslow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Webster is working for a kimura but Winslow is defending it quite comfortably.
Winslow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Webster is looking to advance position but Winslow won't allow it.
Winslow looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winslow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
Webster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Webster. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Webster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winslow swivels and escapes.
Shane Winslow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Webster.
Winslow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winslow throws a right and a left that Webster avoids nicely.
Winslow leaves Webster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winslow lands a head kick. Webster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Winslow thumps Webster with a low kick.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Winslow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winslow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Winslow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Winslow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winslow throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winslow but Winslow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow tries to work over Webster's front leg with a kick but Webster checks it.
Winslow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Webster.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webster moves out of range of the body kick from Winslow.
Webster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Winslow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Winslow slaps away a takedown attempt from Webster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Winslow.
Shane Winslow is winning the standup battle so far.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Winslow, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Winslow against the ropes but Winslow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winslow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winslow throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Winslow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winslow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Webster's head backwards.
Webster fails to land the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Webster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
Shane Winslow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Winslow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Winslow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webster.
Webster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Winslow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winslow but Winslow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winslow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webster can do to turn this around?
Webster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winslow.
Winslow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winslow.
Webster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winslow. Winslow obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Winslow. Those never looked like landing.
Webster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Winslow's half guard.
Webster works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Winslow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Webster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Winslow misses with a head kick.
Winslow throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Winslow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Winslow cracks Webster with an open hand slap.
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Winslow sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Winslow misses.
As Winslow backs off Webster throws a huge counter combo but Winslow manages to avoid it all.
Winslow feints a jab promting Webster to slip. Winslow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Webster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Winslow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Winslow throws a lazy head kick
and Webster counters with a single leg into guard. Winslow didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster won't allow Winslow to get back to his feet.
Webster is pushing down on Winslow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winslow is fighting to maintain full guard but Webster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benjamin Webster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winslow wants to get back to his feet.
Webster is looking for a kimura but Winslow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Webster to get the leverage.
Webster wants to pass the guard but Winslow is defending well.
Webster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster has control of Winslow's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Winslow regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Webster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webster takes Winslow's back.
Winslow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Webster working for the choke.
Webster is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Winslow is trying to get back to his feet but Webster has full control of the position and if anything, Winslow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster looking for the RNC.
Webster is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Winslow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Winslow is trying to get back to his feet but Webster has full control of the position and if anything, Winslow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Winslow! Can he survive? No! He's out! Webster gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Webster!
Benjamin Webster 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wander Leijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekker comes to the ring accompanied by Tsunami (Jump). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Dekker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wander Leijonen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leijonen punishes Dekker's body with a nice straight punch.
Dekker throws a leg kick but Leijonen moved away.
Dekker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leijonen misses with a body kick.
Dekker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leijonen scores with a head kick. Dekker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leijonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Leijonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dekker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dekker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leijonen is looking to land body kicks.
Dekker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dekker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dekker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leijonen has him pressed against the ropes.
Dekker gets through Leijonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the head but Dekker blocks with his arms.
Leijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekker.
Dekker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wander Leijonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekker moves into the clinch.
Dekker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leijonen tries a knee to the head but Dekker blocks it.
Leijonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dekker can't find room to land a body shot as Leijonen controls the action.
Dekker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leijonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekker blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekker blocking some punches.
Leijonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekker blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekker lands a right hand.
Leijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekker trying to stall but Leijonen improves his position.
Dekker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leijonen misses with a knee to the head.
Dekker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leijonen missing with knees to the body.
Leijonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekker takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leijonen trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leijonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dekker scores a nice knee to the body.
Dekker stalling in the clinch.
Leijonen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dekker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dekker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leijonen tries to keep at a distance but Dekker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dekker avoiding damage as Leijonen throws knees to the body.
Dekker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leijonen.
Leijonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekker.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dekker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leijonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekker blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Leijonen on the inside.
Dekker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leijonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leijonen blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dekker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leijonen.
Leijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leijonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekker.
Dekker struggles to land a body shot inside as Leijonen controls his hands.
Leijonen misses with a knee to the head.
Leijonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leijonen backwards.
Dekker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekker wants to stall.
Leijonen misses with a knee to the head.
Leijonen working Dekker over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leijonen missing with knees to the body.
Dekker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dekker works on Leijonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dekker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Dekker.
Leijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dekker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dekker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leijonen or not.
Dekker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leijonen backwards.
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 Ramon Dekker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leijonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dekker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dekker swings for the body but Leijonen moves out of range.
Dekker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dekker thumps Leijonen with a low kick.
Leijonen blocks a head kick by Dekker.
Leijonen throws a lazy head kick
and Dekker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dekker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dekker darts in and clinches Leijonen up against the ropes.
Leijonen taking a breather.
Dekker misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leijonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leijonen lands with a left to the head.
Dekker working aggressively here.
Dekker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leijonen missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the head but Dekker blocks with his arms.
Leijonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dekker lands with a left to the head.
Dekker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dekker.
Dekker with a knee to the head.
Dekker tries a body shot but Leijonen blocks it.
Leijonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekker avoids the damage to the body.
Dekker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leijonen trying to land knees to the body.
Dekker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Leijonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dekker is working Leijonen over against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dekker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leijonen can do to turn this around?
Dekker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dekker slowing the pace effectively.
Leijonen landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leijonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leijonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leijonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekker avoids the damage to the body.
Leijonen trying to land knees to the body.
Dekker is working Leijonen over against the ropes.
Dekker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dekker misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leijonen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dekker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leijonen missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leijonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dekker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leijonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dekker's face.
Leijonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Leijonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leijonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramon Dekker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dekker looking to stall.
Leijonen tries a knee to the head but Dekker blocks it.
Dekker taking a breather.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekker avoids it.
Leijonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dekker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leijonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leijonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leijonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leijonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leijonen'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leijonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dekker is defending well for now.
Leijonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Dekker lands with a right to the head.
Leijonen misses with a knee strike.
Dekker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leijonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekker avoids the damage to the body.
Dekker looking to stall.
Leijonen misses with a knee strike.
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 Ramon Dekker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Leijonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dekker throws a head kick that Leijonen semi-blocks.
Dekker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ramon Dekker is winning the standup battle so far.
Dekker has closed the distance and engaged Leijonen in a clinch.
Leijonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekker gets through Leijonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leijonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leijonen stalling in the clinch but Dekker improves position.
Leijonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dekker tries to land knees in the clinch but Leijonen avoids the damage to the body.
Leijonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leijonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dekker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekker misses with some punches.
Dekker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leijonen up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dekker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leijonen is defending well for now.
Dekker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dekker trying to stall but Leijonen improves his position.
Leijonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekker avoids the damage to the body.
Dekker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leijonen tries to throw a body punch but Dekker avoids it by throwing Leijonen back against the ropes.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekker avoids it.
Dekker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leijonen.
Leijonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Dekker.
Leijonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekker blocks an uppercut.
Leijonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Dekker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wander Leijonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leijonen misses with a knee strike.
Dekker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dekker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leijonen will feel that in the morning.
Dekker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leijonen. That did some damage!
Dekker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leijonen tries to keep at a distance but Dekker has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dekker.
Leijonen misses with a knee to the head.
Dekker has a couple of punches blocked by Leijonen.
Leijonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Dekker won't want to take too many of those.
Leijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leijonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekker blocks it with crossed arms.
Leijonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekker tries to work over Leijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leijonen tries to work over Dekker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dekker digs a right hand underneath Leijonen's ribcage. Leijonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dekker misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Leijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leijonen trying to land knees to the body.
Dekker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekker avoids it.
Dekker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekker scores with a sloppy right hand. Leijonen should have avoided that one.
Dekker takes the fight into the clinch.
Dekker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekker avoids it.
Leijonen looking to throw knees to the head but Dekker is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekker lands a shot to the body.
Leijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leijonen trying to land knees to the body.
Dekker tries to throw a body punch but Leijonen avoids it by throwing Dekker back against the ropes.
Dekker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Leijonen misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekker tries to work over Leijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dekker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the head but Dekker blocks with his arms.
Leijonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekker avoids it.
Dekker struggles to land a body shot inside as Leijonen controls his hands.
Leijonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekker tries to land a knee to the head but Leijonen blocks with his arms.
Dekker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dekker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ramon Dekker!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Ramon Dekker!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Ramon Dekker!
Ramon Dekker wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Ramon Dekker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terru Wickholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaino Heikkinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Terru Wickholm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickholm throws a shot from downtown. Heikkinen moves away and avoids it.
Heikkinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wickholm manages to circle out of the way.
Wickholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wickholm.
Heikkinen is looking to counter the offense by Wickholm and move into the clinch.
Wickholm throws a looping overhand right but Heikkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Wickholm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heikkinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wickholm, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wickholm.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Wickholm.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Terru Wickholm has been cut.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Wickholm avoids the damage to the body.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Wickholm avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
Wickholm looks winded!
Wickholm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wickholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Wickholm avoids the damage to the body.
Wickholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wickholm avoids it.
Heikkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Wickholm won't want to take too many of those.
Heikkinen working Wickholm over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heikkinen crunches a lovely knee into Wickholm's ribcage.
Heikkinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wickholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heikkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Wickholm controls the action.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wickholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terru Wickholm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heikkinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wickholm.
Heikkinen clinches up against the ropes.
Wickholm has had enough of the clinch but Heikkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
Wickholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heikkinen working Wickholm over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Wickholm is breathing heavily.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wickholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wickholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wickholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heikkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wickholm can do to turn this around?
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen misses with a body punch.
Wickholm blocks a body shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heikkinen working Wickholm over with knees to the body.
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Heikkinen landing knees to the body.
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Wickholm won't want to take too many of those.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Wickholm is rocked!
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wickholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaino Heikkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Wickholm won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the body.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wickholm.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen working Wickholm over with knees to the body.
Heikkinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wickholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wickholm takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terru Wickholm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heikkinen clinches.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wickholm tries to stall but Heikkinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heikkinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wickholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen working Wickholm over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wickholm avoiding damage as Heikkinen throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wickholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Wickholm won't want to take too many of those.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
Wickholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Wickholm won't want to take too many of those.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Wickholm won't want to take too many of those.
Heikkinen working Wickholm over with knees to the body.
Wickholm misses with a body punch.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wickholm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickholm is trying to maintain a safe position but Heikkinen gets an underhook and turns Wickholm into the ropes.
Wickholm managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Wickholm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wickholm managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Wickholm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Heikkinen is stalling here.
Wickholm avoiding damage as Heikkinen throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Heikkinen scores with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
Wickholm is trying to break the clinch but Heikkinen is controlling him.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wickholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Terru Wickholm's cut.
That's time! Heikkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wickholm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heikkinen.
Wickholm jabs Heikkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wickholm tries to keep at a distance but Heikkinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
Wickholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heikkinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wickholm is looking to control Heikkinen's arms but Heikkinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wickholm has his back to the ropes.
Wickholm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Wickholm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heikkinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Heikkinen working Wickholm over with knees to the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wickholm's face.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wickholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen working Wickholm over with knees to the body.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Wickholm won't want to take too many of those.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heikkinen obliges.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heikkinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heikkinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wickholm's face.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Wickholm won't want to take too many of those.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Heikkinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wickholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heikkinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wickholm in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wickholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
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!
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen missing with knees to the body.
Heikkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wickholm is defending well for now.
Wickholm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heikkinen pushes off an throws an elbow but Wickholm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Heikkinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen had his way with Terru Wickholm in that round.
The cut man is working on Terru Wickholm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Heikkinen.
Wickholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
We've been told by Heikkinen's head coaches at Dynamite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wickholm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wickholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Wickholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wickholm throws a shot from downtown. Heikkinen moves away and avoids it.
Wickholm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wickholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikkinen manages to avoid it.
Wickholm misses with a right hand
and Heikkinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Heikkinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wickholm's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickholm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Wickholm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wickholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wickholm avoids it.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the body.
Wickholm takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Wickholm avoids the damage to the body.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wickholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wickholm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaino Heikkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the body.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
Wickholm is still on wobbly legs! Can Heikkinen finish him?
Wickholm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Terru Wickholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Wickholm is trying to push Heikkinen away but Heikkinen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Wickholm avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickholm looking to slow down the pace here.
Wickholm seems to have recovered his senses.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
Wickholm is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wickholm tries to work over Heikkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wickholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wickholm working aggressively here.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heikkinen crunches a lovely knee into Wickholm's ribcage.
Heikkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wickholm misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Heikkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Heikkinen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Kaino Heikkinen!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Kaino Heikkinen!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Kaino Heikkinen!
Kaino Heikkinen wins by unanimous decision!
Kaino Heikkinen is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Kaino Heikkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chigurh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjuna Pandava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chigurh's entrance music is Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go (Korean Style) . A fine choice. Pandava has chosen 月刀歌 by Katanagatari OST as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Chigurh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arjuna Pandava!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandava throws a body punch but Chigurh moves out of range.
A slow jab from Pandava misses its intended target.
Pandava throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chigurh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chigurh clinches up against the ropes.
Pandava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandava lands with a shot to the body.
Chigurh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chigurh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandava takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pandava throws the left hand but Chigurh avoids the punch easily.
Pandava lands with a shot to the body.
Pandava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandava throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Chigurh's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chigurh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chigurh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pandava keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pandava wants to get back to his feet.
Chigurh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pandava, who protects the arm well.
Chigurh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chigurh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two 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.
Pandava is not content to let Chigurh control the position.
Pandava is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chigurh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chigurh in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pandava is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Chigurh!
Anton Chigurh is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Chigurh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Arjuna Pandava stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even a powerful man may fail if, through lassitude, he does not employ the means he has. Failure is due, in the vast majority of cases, to ignorance of one's own strength.'.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Trejo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitsuomi Sakata!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Trejo as he checks the leg kick.
Trejo closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Trejo throws an elbow but misses.
Trejo blocking some punches.
Trejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trejo manages to break the clinch.
Trejo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mitsuomi Sakata has been cut.
Trejo clinches up against the ropes.
Trejo is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakata has double underhooks.
Sakata lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Danny Trejo has been cut.
Sakata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Trejo.
Trejo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sakata has him pressed against the ropes.
Sakata lands a hook that snaps the head of Trejo backwards.
Sakata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trejo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sakata tries to throw a body punch but Trejo avoids it by throwing Sakata back against the ropes.
Sakata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trejo pulls Sakata into guard.
Trejo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakata is controlling him.
Sakata wants to control from the top but Trejo keeps moving.
Trejo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakata is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakata tries to free his leg and advance position but Trejo is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakata moves into the clinch.
Trejo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trejo lands an elbow that stopped Sakata in his tracks for a moment.
Trejo lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakata won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo lands an elbow just above Sakata 's eye.
Sakata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sakata tries to land a knee to the head but Trejo blocks with his arms.
Sakata tries to land a knee to the head but Trejo blocks with his arms.
Sakata misses with a body punch.
Trejo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sakata.
Sakata trying to land knees to the body.
Sakata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trejo blocks it with crossed arms.
Trejo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakata smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Trejo.
Trejo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trejo is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Sakata moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsuomi Sakata!
Mitsuomi Sakata is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mitsuomi Sakata took some time post fight to say the following; 'Minnasan, arigatou gozaimasu! Ore wa sugoku ureshii desu! Yatta!'.
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