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HFL #36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Breannain Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Thong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Breannain Miletich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirty Thong!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich misses with a wild combination.
Miletich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thong moves out of range as Miletich strikes.
Thong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miletich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thong moves to clinch but Miletich breaks away
and Miletich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thong tries to close the distance and clinch but Miletich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Miletich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thong tries to clinch there but Miletich circles away.
Thong wants to clinch
and Miletich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thong moves into range and clinches up with Miletich.
Miletich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dirty Thong has been cut.
Miletich lands an elbow just above Thong 's eye.
Thong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miletich is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Thong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thong told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thong lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Breannain Miletich has been cut.
Thong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miletich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miletich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Thong.
Miletich prevents a body shot from Thong.
Miletich lands a damaging elbow.
Miletich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miletich.
Thong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miletich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miletich pushes off an throws an elbow but Thong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miletich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thong lands a knee to the head.
Thong misses with an elbow strike.
Miletich misses with an elbow strike.
Thong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thong lands an elbow inside that Miletich shrugs off.
Thong avoids a wild elbow strike from Miletich.
Thong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Thong.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miletich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thong's brow.
Thong is leaning against Miletich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miletich gets through Thong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That has opened up Dirty Thong's cut even more.
Thong takes an elbow to the temple.
Miletich lands a nice elbow.
Miletich avoiding damage as Thong throws knees to the body.
Thong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miletich blocks it with crossed arms.
Thong lands an elbow that stopped Miletich in his tracks for a moment.
Thong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thong missing with knees to the body.
Miletich pushes Thong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miletich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thong looks winded!
Miletich lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Dirty Thong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thong struggles to land a body shot inside as Miletich controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miletich.
Nice elbow from Miletich.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dirty Thong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Breannain Miletich!
A victorious Breannain Miletich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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275 lbs
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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
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caiaphas Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yiftos throws an overhand right that lands on Caine's shoulder, as Caine tries to avoid the shot.
Yiftos dips to his left and cracks Caine with an uppercut!
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Caine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yiftos manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yiftos! But no joy.
Caine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Yiftos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yiftos dips to his left and cracks Caine with an uppercut!
Yiftos cracks Caine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yiftos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Caine to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caine tried to score with a low kick but Yiftos checks it.
Nice defenses there by Caine.
Caine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yiftos throws a hook but Caine blocks it.
Caine slips a straight right by Yiftos.
Yiftos forces Caine back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Caine.
Caine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yiftos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yiftos.
Caine blocks a head kick by Yiftos.
Caine tries to counter with a takedown but Yiftos is quick to defend against it.
Caine cracks a nice hook into Yiftos's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yiftos throws a series of punches but Caine avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Yiftos misses.
Good leg kick by Caine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caine staying out of range there.
Caine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yiftos misses with an uppercut
and Caine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Caine wants to control but Yiftos is keeping him busy.
Yiftos trying to hold on to Caine's head to control him but Caine postures up.
Yiftos wants to improve his position but Caine is controlling well.
Yiftos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Caine.
Yiftos trying to hold on to Caine's head to control him but Caine postures up.
Yiftos is looking for a sweep. Caine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos has hold of Caine's hands but Caine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Caine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yiftos is looking for a sweep. Caine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caine slips a nice elbow through Yiftos's hands, connecting with Yiftos's forehead.
Yiftos is staying active underneath Caine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yiftos tries to get to full guard but Caine has control of the leg.
Yiftos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caine's back!
Yiftos working for a choke but Caine is defending well.
Yiftos is persistently looking for the submission but Caine is defending it well.
Caine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yiftos pulls his head out easily.
Yiftos is looking for a kimura here.
Caine tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yiftos is looking to take a break and control but Caine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caine 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.
Yiftos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Caine's head.
Caine is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yiftos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yiftos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caine is just riding it out for now. Yiftos eventually gives up the hold.
Caine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that Yiftos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Yiftos trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom.
Yiftos is posturing up here but Caine has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yiftos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yiftos has to tap! Slick submission there by Caine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caiaphas Caine!
Caiaphas Caine very nearly forgot to thank VIRAL COMBAT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rubey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asko Vilenius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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272 lbs
26 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Rubey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubey shoots for a takedown but Vilenius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilenius! But no joy.
Rubey dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilenius sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rubey misses with a takedown attempt
and Vilenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Chris Rubey has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilenius lands with a good body shot.
Rubey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vilenius did well to prevent Rubey getting side control.
Vilenius kicks Rubey off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilenius throws a big shot that misses.
Rubey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vilenius swings for the body but Rubey moves out of range.
Vilenius misses with a hook
and Rubey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilenius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rubey's guard.
Vilenius throws a strike but Rubey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rubey throwing strikes but missing.
Vilenius controlling Rubey's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubey preventing the sweep.
Rubey wants to control from the top but Vilenius keeps moving.
Rubey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vilenius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rubey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vilenius managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubey trying to control but Vilenius is working from the bottom.
Rubey is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilenius has wrist control.
Rubey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubey stands and throws Vilenius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vilenius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rubey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rubey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vilenius's head.
Rubey trying to pass the guard but Vilenius defending well.
Rubey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rubey is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilenius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rubey trying to pass the guard but Vilenius defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vilenius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vilenius.
Vilenius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilenius is pulling down on Rubey's head. It's preventing any offense from Rubey, at least for the moment.
Rubey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vilenius's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubey advances position into side control!
Rubey tries to advance to mount but Vilenius denies him.
Vilenius tries to control but Rubey manages to take his back.
Rubey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vilenius is trapped and Rubey is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Rubey is not going to allow Vilenius to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Vilenius right now.
Rubey missing with strikes from the back.
Rubey is hanging on to Vilenius's back as he tries to escape.
Rubey is persistently looking for the submission but Vilenius is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Rubey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rubey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vilenius!
An elbow from Rubey crashes against the mat.
Vilenius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rubey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vilenius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vilenius is trying to keep Rubey in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubey is looking to stand up but Vilenius won't let him.
Vilenius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius is looking to sweep but instead, Rubey has passed into half guard.
Vilenius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubey.
Chris Rubey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vilenius tries to get to full guard but Rubey has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubey is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilenius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rubey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rubey content to control rather than advance.
Rubey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rubey thows a huge punch but Vilenius dodges it nicely.
Rubey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilenius keeps working.
Vilenius is looking for a sweep. Rubey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vilenius is not content to let Rubey control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rubey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vilenius's head.
Rubey wants to stand but Vilenius has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubey misses with a jab to the body
and Vilenius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rubey looks to land a right hand but Vilenius moved out of range.
Vilenius misses with a straight left.
Rubey scores with a jab to the head.
Rubey lands with a right hand.
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Rubey moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vilenius, as that shot connected.
Rubey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vilenius is fending him off so far but Rubey persists. Nope, Vilenius circles away and we're back to standing.
Vilenius lands with a hook. Rubey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vilenius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubey.
Vilenius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asko Vilenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rubey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilenius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubey on the side of the head.
Rubey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asko Vilenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
Rubey attempts a counter takedown but Vilenius avoids it well and moves away.
Rubey fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rubey but Rubey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vilenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Rubey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vilenius won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubey working the strikes but Vilenius uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vilenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rubey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vilenius gets full guard.
Vilenius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rubey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Chris Rubey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Rubey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubey moves away.
Rubey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vilenius dives in for a single leg takedown but Rubey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vilenius fails to land with a series of punches.
Rubey thinks about countering with a head kick.
No luck for Rubey with that takedown attempt.
Vilenius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubey misses the jab.
Rubey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rubey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubey shoots and misses
and Vilenius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilenius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rubey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rubey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vilenius cracks Rubey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vilenius trying to control the action but Rubey is working from the bottom.
Vilenius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rubey defending against the ground and pound.
Vilenius misses with the ground and pound.
Vilenius trying to control the position but Rubey is working away.
Vilenius working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubey tries to buck Vilenius off but Vilenius is having none of it.
Rubey struggling a bit here.
Vilenius scoring with punches and elbows.
Vilenius landing a few strikes.
Vilenius lands a nice forearm strike.
Vilenius is putting a hurting on Rubey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vilenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubey keeps working.
Rubey is looking for a sweep.
Vilenius postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius misses with the ground and pound.
Vilenius working the body and head with strikes.
Rubey is not content to let Vilenius control the position.
Rubey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vilenius scoring with punches and elbows.
Vilenius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vilenius looks up at the clock and then as Rubey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vilenius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vilenius lands a nice forearm strike.
Asko Vilenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Rubey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rubey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rubey tries to roll over but Vilenius keeps him under control.
Vilenius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vilenius working over Rubey with some ground and pound. Rubey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vilenius not doing much here.
Vilenius lands with a punch from half guard.
Jeez, Chris Rubey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Rubey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Asko Vilenius!
A relieved looking Asko Vilenius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing in the name of... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sigurd Lodbrok has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ove Sundberg's chin.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ove Sundberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sundberg misses with the ground and pound.
Lodbrok tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sundberg struggling to land strikes to the head as Lodbrok covers up.
Lodbrok is trying to get back to his feet but Sundberg has full control of the position and if anything, Lodbrok has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sundberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lodbrok trying to get back to his feet but Sundberg is in full control for now.
Sundberg lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lodbrok told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lodbrok to escape the position.
Sundberg throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sundberg controlling from the back.
Sundberg thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sundberg throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sundberg throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Sundberg lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lodbrok hold on?!
Sundberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lodbrok has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sundberg.
Lodbrok covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sundberg 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.
Sundberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lodbrok knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lodbrok for a finish.
Sundberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lodbrok covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sundberg missing with punches from the back.
Sundberg punches Lodbrok on the ear.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sundberg.
Sundberg lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Sundberg off. It looks like it's working - Sundberg slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lodbrok displaying calm under pressure there.
Sundberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lodbrok at a distance.
A punch combination from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok looks winded!
Sundberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lodbrok under the eye.
Lodbrok is rocked!
Sigurd Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Lodbrok is still on wobbly legs! Can Sundberg finish him?
Sundberg goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sundberg goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Lodbrok stumbles back but Sundberg runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Lodbrok to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Lodbrok will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ove Sundberg!
Ove Sundberg retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Kushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison has chosen Not Today by Sevendust 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 cage.
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Kushman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Davison!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davison throws a hook but Kushman blocks it.
Kushman misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davison, as that shot connected.
Kushman is looking to clinch.
Davison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Davison drives through with a takedown into Kushman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kushman controls Davison momentarily but Davison frees himself.
Davison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davison trying to control but Kushman is working from the bottom.
Kushman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison is fighting to break Kushman's control of his arms but Kushman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kushman trying to keep a closed guard but Davison is proving a slippery customer.
Kushman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kushman trying to control the position.
Davison throws a big right hand that misses.
Kushman has his hands on Davison's head, controlling the position.
Davison scoring with some ground and pound.
Davison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kushman has momentary wrist control but Davison slips an elbow through the middle.
Kushman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davison throws an elbow that misses. Kushman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davison's guard. Nice move by Kushman!
Kushman trying to control but Davison is working from the bottom.
Davison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davison looking for a sweep. Not yet Davison, not yet.
Kushman is looking to work some ground and pound but Davison has wrist control.
Our spies down at at Hugs & Kisses inform us that Davison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kushman throwing strikes but missing.
Kushman is looking to work some ground and pound but Davison has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushman trying to control but Davison is working from the bottom.
Kushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kushman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davison wants to sweep but no luck.
Kushman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kushman manages to get himself to full guard.
Davison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four 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.
Davison preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davison wants to control from the top but Kushman keeps moving.
Davison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kushman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kushman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kushman trying to control the position.
Davison trying to control but Kushman is working from the bottom.
Davison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kushman's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davison landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushman trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Davison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davison.
Davison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Davison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davison.
Nice jab there from Davison.
Kushman takes a swing at Davison's ribcage but misses.
Davison throws a right hand that Kushman ducks under and follows up with a left that Kushman also avoids with ease.
Kushman misses with a hook.
Kushman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chris Davison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushman moves out of range as Davison throws a body kick.
Kushman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Davison responds with a good body kick, but Kushman manages to step out the way in time.
Kushman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davison scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davison shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kushman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kushman looking for a sweep but Davison has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Davison controlling from mount.
Kushman tries to hold on but Davison postures up.
Kushman working to try and regain half guard.
Kushman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kushman is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davison is working away from the top position though.
Davison trying to control from half guard but Kushman is working away.
Davison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kushman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davison is working away from the top position though.
Davison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kushman wants to get back to full guard but Davison has mounted him!
Davison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kushman's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davison breaks from Kushman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kushman is working to get back to half guard.
Davison working the ground and pound effectively.
Kushman is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison connects with a bit shot that sees Kushman covering up! More strikes from Davison and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Davison is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Davison!
Chris Davison is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Chris Davison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansky comes to the cage accompanied by Płomień 81 - Powiedz na osiedlu. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
272 lbs
19 - 22 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Meyer Lansky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansky stuffs the takedown.
Eikmeyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lansky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Meyer Lansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Lansky connects with the punch.
Nice body kick there by Lansky.
Meyer Lansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lansky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lansky is fending him off so far but Eikmeyer persists. Nope, Lansky circles away and we're back to standing.
Lansky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eikmeyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eikmeyer gets caught napping as Lansky dives in and scores a takedown. Eikmeyer manages to retain 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!
Eikmeyer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lansky has picked Eikmeyer up and slammed him! Eikmeyer can't keep hold of the triangle and Lansky manages to pass to side control!
Eikmeyer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lansky presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lansky gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer moves to clinch but Lansky breaks away
and Lansky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lansky thuds his shin into the meat of Eikmeyer's side.
Eikmeyer looks winded!
Eikmeyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lansky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eikmeyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lansky throws a shot to the body.
Lansky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lansky thows a body kick. Eikmeyer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick from Lansky.
Eikmeyer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lansky, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eikmeyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lansky finds it's way round the side to connect with Eikmeyer's head.
Lansky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lansky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lansky.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eikmeyer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lansky - the referee stops the clock and Eikmeyer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lansky. Eikmeyer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lansky scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansky scores with a push kick.
Lansky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lansky works the jab nicely.
Lansky cracks Eikmeyer with an open hand slap.
Lansky scores with a head kick.
Eikmeyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lansky jabs at Eikmeyer's body.
Lansky jabs Eikmeyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lansky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eikmeyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eikmeyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lansky scores with a spinning back kick!
Lansky is looking to wear down Eikmeyer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lansky.
Lansky scores with a kick to the body.
Eikmeyer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lansky.
Lansky lands an overhand right.
Lansky connects with a single shot there.
Eikmeyer is rocked!
Lansky and Eikmeyer are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Lansky throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Eikmeyer into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Lansky knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Meyer Lansky!
Meyer Lansky retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Meyer Lansky made sure he mentioned VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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