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Peak - Round one PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 3177 p4p, 381 weight class) and Bob Dock (ranked 1960 p4p, 259 weight class). Graves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is London Calling. Dock has chosen The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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198 lbs
25 - 32 - 0 |
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32
200 lbs
13 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Dock!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dock.
Graves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graves avoids the head kick by Dock.
Dock throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
Dock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves tries to work over Dock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Graves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dock working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Graves wants to control from the top but Dock keeps moving.
Graves passes into half guard.
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dock keeps working.
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Dock defends it.
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Dock defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Graves trying to control the action but Dock is working from the bottom.
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dock felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dock is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dock sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dock defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dock is looking to improve his position.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Dock is defending well.
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dock is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Dock is working away.
Graves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is working for a kimura but Dock is defending it quite comfortably.
Dock is looking to improve his position.
Graves seems to be working for a kimura but Dock defends the submission attempt.
Dock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dock is looking to improve his position.
Graves seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Dock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dock scores with a push kick.
Dock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Dock didn't expect that.
Dock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graves trying to control the position but Dock is working away.
Dock is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dock keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Graves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is trying to get an arm triangle but Dock is defending well.
Dock sneaks back into half guard.
Graves is working for a kimura but Dock is defending it quite comfortably.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Dock is defending the position.
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dock is trying to get back to full guard.
Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves is pressing down on Dock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dock is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alex Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Dock is defending well.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graves is looking for a kimura but Dock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking for a kimura but Dock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Graves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dock gets back to full guard.
Dock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dock's guard.
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dock is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Dock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Dock.
Dock is looking for a triangle but Graves pushes his legs off easily.
Dock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Dock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Dock is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Dock has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Graves dominated that second round.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Graves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dock sprawls well initially but Graves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Dock is looking to improve his position.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dock wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Dock actively working from the bottom here.
Graves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Graves trying to control the action but Dock is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is really struggling to control Dock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graves trying to control but Dock is working from the bottom.
Dock being controlled here, momentarily.
Dock working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.
Dock is looking for a triangle but Graves pushes his legs off easily.
Dock keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Dock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graves pushes down on Dock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Graves trying to control from half guard but Dock is working away.
Graves passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Graves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dock is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Graves tries for a kimura but Dock is defending well.
Dock gets back to half guard.
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
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.
Dock is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves trying to control but Dock is having none of it.
Dock is trying to escape the mount.
Graves controlling his opponent.
Dock regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Dock is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Graves!
Our winner, Alex Graves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Page (ranked 4876 p4p, 516 weight class) and Tyrone Spong (ranked 4533 p4p, 488 weight class). Spong has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Danny Page has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
13 - 25 - 0 |
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195 lbs
13 - 3 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Spong!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong avoids the body shot from Page.
Spong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Page there.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Page was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spong.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Page keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Page has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page breaks the clinch.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danny Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Page on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Page fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spong on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Page lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Page on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Page misses with a straight right.
Spong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Page misses with a straight right.
Page connects with a jab.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Spong misses with a left hand
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Page misses
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Spong circles away and we're back to standing.
Page avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Page tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spong manages to circle out of the way.
Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page lands with an overhand left.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Page.
Page slips a jab from Spong.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Spong blocks a jab.
Page misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page stalks Spong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spong's face. Spong staggers backwards, shaken.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spong clinches.
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spong gets a clinch.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Page lands the left hand.
Page throws a nice looking combination but Spong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Page walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Page scores with a one two! Spong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Page under the eye.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Page. Page circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Page misses with a left hand
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Spong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Spong throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Danny Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Page checks a low kick from Spong.
Page wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Page throws a big counter combination but Spong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Page shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Page showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spong can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page 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.
Page prevents Spong from standing back up.
Page seems to be working for a kimura but Spong defends the submission attempt.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Page thows a huge punch but Spong dodges it nicely.
Spong looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Page is nestled in close to Spong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spong has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
Page tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Page throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Page throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Page misses.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Page takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Page.
Page throws a leg kick but Spong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Good work by Page as he checks the leg kick.
Spong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPage.
Page misses with a kick to the body
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Page.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Page finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Page staying out of range there.
Page paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spong drops his hands momentarily and Page takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spong moves out of range as Page strikes.
Page slips under a jab.
Page lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Page.
Page feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Danny Page will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Page.
Page scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Danny Page is winning the standup battle so far.
Page throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong scores with a punch to the head.
Page swinging wildly here.
Page throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spong misses with a leg kick
and Page counters with a two punch combo.
Spong lands with a right hand.
Page throws a head kick that Spong semi-blocks.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Page throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Page lands with a straight right. Spong didn't see that one coming.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Page checks it.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Page connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Page is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spong.
Page jabs at Spong's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Page misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Page lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Page connects with the punch.
Page will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Spong wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Page misses with a looping right.
Spong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Page tries to counter by clinching up but Spong breaks away and moves out of range.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Spong counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Page.
Page scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Page throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Page displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Spong takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Page wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Page moves away from the strike by Spong.
As Spong backs away, Page returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Page throws a series of strikes that have Spong backpedaling.
Page's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Page duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong scores with a jab to the head.
Spong avoids the body shot from Page.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Page.
I think Page has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Page!
An out of breath Danny Page thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tyrone Spong had this to say: 'This loss will only make me train harder and come back stronger. I promise I'll be back better then ever!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 4689 p4p, 181 weight class) and Dalip Singh (ranked 3517 p4p, 135 weight class). Dalip Singh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalip Singh!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Singh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Singh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
Singh slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan has a hand on Singh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Singh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hogan can't escape the position.
Singh misses with a head shot.
Hogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hogan is looking to improve his position but Singh isn't that keen on the idea.
Singh controlling the pace for now.
Hogan tries to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
Hogan is looking to improve his position but Singh isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Hogan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh controlling his opponent.
Hogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Singh has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh controlling from the full mount.
Hogan can't escape the position.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Singh controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Singh controlling from mount.
Hogan wants to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalip Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
Hogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Singh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hogan is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Singh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hogan manages to pull guard.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is looking to work some ground and pound but Hogan has wrist control.
Singh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Singh won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hogan is trying to keep Singh in close.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Singh controlling the action here for a moment.
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.
Hogan has Singh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Singh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hogan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Singh has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hogan is on him like a limpet, forcing Singh back against the cage.
Hogan jumps guard but Singh stands there with Hogan around his waist. Hogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hogan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh gets underhooks to prevent Hogan's takedown attempt.
Hogan wants a takedown but no success here.
Singh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh slowing the pace effectively.
Singh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hogan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hogan manages to pull guard.
Singh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singh is continuing to stall.
Singh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalip Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Singh the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalip Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hogan pulls guard.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh cracks Hogan with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard.
Hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Singh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hogan working a defensive guard but Singh passes into half guard.
Dalip Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Well, if Singh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Singh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hogan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hogan has a hand on Singh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Singh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Singh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalip Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalip Singh!
The defeated Hulk Hogan had this to say: 'Good going, brother!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve The Smiling Assassin (ranked 4849 p4p, 535 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 3356 p4p, 423 weight class). Young is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye Of The Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve The Smiling Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Smiling Assassin fails with the takedown.
The Smiling Assassin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young misses with a wild combination.
The Smiling Assassin feinted with a counter takedown.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Smiling Assassin tries a head kick but it misses.
Young throws a head kick that misses
and The Smiling Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Smiling Assassin forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Smiling Assassin.
It looks like Ernst Young has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by The Smiling Assassin.
Young looks winded!
The Smiling Assassin works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow that stopped Young in his tracks for a moment.
The Smiling Assassin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Young blocks an elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Smiling Assassin pushes off an throws an elbow but Young leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a short shot to the head.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Young with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from The Smiling Assassin as the two fighters clinch.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow just above Young 's eye.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a shoulder strike.
The Smiling Assassin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Smiling Assassin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Smiling Assassin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs 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!
The Smiling Assassin digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but it misses.
The Smiling Assassin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Smiling Assassin lands a shot to the body.
The Smiling Assassin digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Smiling Assassin lands a body shot.
The Smiling Assassin lands an uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by The Smiling Assassin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a short shot to the head.
The Smiling Assassin works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow inside that Young shrugs off.
The Smiling Assassin presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from The Smiling Assassin - that landed with a thud.
The Smiling Assassin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young takes an elbow to the temple.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Young is rocked!
The Smiling Assassin lands with a left to the head.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can The Smiling Assassin finish him?
The Smiling Assassin lands a body punch.
The Smiling Assassin gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow that stopped Young in his tracks for a moment.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand.
The Smiling Assassin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Smiling Assassin lands a body shot in the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Young to his knees! The Smiling Assassin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve The Smiling Assassin!
Steve The Smiling Assassin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dum Debble (ranked 4903 p4p, 493 weight class) and Jon Horn (ranked 3121 p4p, 356 weight class). Jon Horn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Debble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn moves away from the strike by Debble.
Horn scores with a kick to the body.
Horn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Debble is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Debble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Horn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Debble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Horn.
Debble lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horn is rocked!
Horn bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Debble comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Horn falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Horn was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dum Debble!
Our winner, Dum Debble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Rivera (ranked 3110 p4p, 283 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 3722 p4p, 319 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 3, fighting out of London, Ruben Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield blocks a leg kick.
Rivera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Hetfield checks it
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera defending well as Hetfield loads up on a big left hand.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Rivera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rivera gets caught napping as Hetfield dives in and scores a takedown. Rivera manages to retain guard.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Hetfield 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.
Let's hope that Hetfield has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hetfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hetfield.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hetfield wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hetfield throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Rivera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rivera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Rivera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hetfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivera throws a chopping leg kick but Hetfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hetfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hetfield looks to land a combination. Rivera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruben Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hetfield does no damage.
Rivera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rivera tries to score with a low kick but Hetfield moves his leg out of the way.
Hetfield avoids the head kick by Rivera.
Hetfield is looking for the big counter here.
Hetfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Hetfield is now in Rivera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hetfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rivera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivera tries to get out of the position.
Hetfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hetfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hetfield.
It looks like Hetfield might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Hetfield cracks Rivera with a good jab.
Rivera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rivera tries to score with a low kick but Hetfield moves his leg out of the way.
Hetfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Hetfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rivera.
Rivera tries to land a leg kick but Hetfield saw it coming and moves away.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Rivera needs to keep his hands up - Hetfield had a free shot at his head there.
Hetfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hetfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hetfield blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hetfield misses the target.
Rivera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera throws a leg kick but Hetfield moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick by Rivera misses
and Hetfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hetfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
And Hetfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hetfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rivera blocks the leg kick.
Hetfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivera is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Hetfield does no damage.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hetfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hetfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hetfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Hetfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hetfield won't allow Rivera to get back to his feet.
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.
Hetfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hetfield checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hetfield! But no joy.
Rivera misses with a low kick.
Hetfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Hetfield ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Hetfield throws a solid leg kick but Rivera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Hetfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hetfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivera.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Hetfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Rivera is predictable there
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hetfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ruben Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hetfield checks a leg kick.
Ruben Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera moves forwards but Hetfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rivera is rocked!
Rivera walks straight into a right hand from Hetfield - that's dropped him! Hetfield jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rivera from any more punishment! Rivera complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hetfield!
An out of breath James Hetfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 3704 p4p, 428 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 3198 p4p, 385 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
44 - 25 - 4 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas darts in looking for a takedown but Nazarov gets double underhooks and turns Lucas into the cage.
Lucas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucas feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Nazarov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nazarov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Nazarov, which made it look bad.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazarov scores with a hook to the body. Lucas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nazarov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucas dives in and grabs Nazarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nazarov pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nazarov sprawls well. Nazarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas throws a combination that misses
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.
Lucas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nazarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazarov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lucas is defended easily by Nazarov.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Nazarov gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Nazarov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lucas is looking to regain half guard here but Nazarov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nazarov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazarov pulls his head out easily.
Lucas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nazarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Nazarov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nazarov is continuing to stall.
Nazarov prevents Lucas from improving his position.
Nazarov is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
Lucas avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Lucas moved out of range.
Nazarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lucas tries to roll over but Nazarov keeps him under control.
Nazarov controlling the pace.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
Lucas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nazarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nazarov counters with a straight right hand.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazarov is fending him off so far but Lucas persists. Nope, Nazarov circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nazarov swivels and escapes.
Nazarov drives through with a takedown into Lucas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vadim Nazarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazarov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov passes Lucas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas looking for submissions off his back.
Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lucas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nazarov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nazarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucas actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Nazarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nazarov cracks Lucas with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Nazarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve Lucas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazarov stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucas shoots in but Nazarov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazarov lands with a cross.
Lucas fails with the takedown
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazarov scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nazarov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nazarov with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov with a hook.
Lucas is rocked!
Lucas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nazarov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A very excited looking Vadim Nazarov 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 Oscar Boma (ranked 2384 p4p, 278 weight class) and Mordecai Sackett (ranked 2196 p4p, 256 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Oscar Boma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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43
168 lbs
41 - 25 - 0 |
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36
155 lbs
34 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
41 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
Boma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
A nice combination there by Sackett.
Boma looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Boma.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boma's calf.
Boma avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boma is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Boma's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boma!
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Boma's belly button to the back.
Boma tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Boma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
Boma defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with an outside leg kick.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Boma's defenses.
Boma connects with a body shot.
Sackett sizes up Boma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boma scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boma connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Boma.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett avoiding damage as Boma throws knees to the body.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Boma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Good body shot from Boma.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett cracks Boma with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackett.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Boma there.
Sackett swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sackett avoids it.
Boma avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Oscar Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boma.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma backing away here, and Sackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boma at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Boma as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Boma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett clobbers Boma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Boma should have avoided that one.
Boma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boma tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Boma throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Boma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Boma's head.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Boma misses
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sackett appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donk. Sackett catches Boma right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma lands a body shot.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.
Boma throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Boma misses with a hook.
Sackett throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boma doesn't manage to clinch there - Sackett circles away.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Boma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boma misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sackett throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
Jab, jab by Sackett - just one landing.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Boma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sackett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boma backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
Boma 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.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Boma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Boma throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boma with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Sackett takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boma is looking to clinch but Sackett is avoiding it.
Boma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Boma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett misses with a hook.
Sackett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boma's head.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sackett defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boma throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Boma misses.
Boma throws out a leg kick but Sackett moves out of range and Boma only half commits.
Boma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boma connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boma with a body shot.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Boma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boma doesn't seem bothered though.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lunges at Boma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boma's hand.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett digs a good hook to Boma's body.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Boma misses.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boma moves to clinch but Sackett breaks away
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Boma.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett lands a jab.
Boma is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sackett drops Boma with a huge uppercut! Boma drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sackett is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Sackett!
Mordecai Sackett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 4935 p4p, 189 weight class) and Kevin Shinnie (ranked 3421 p4p, 131 weight class). Flannery's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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43
270 lbs
26 - 26 - 0 |
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30
275 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flannery is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shinnie's half guard.
Shinnie is looking to escape.
Flannery working Shinnie over with strikes.
Flannery controlling the action here.
Shinnie tries to kick Flannery off but Flannery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flannery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shinnie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Shinnie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannery.
Flannery wants to take a breather but Shinnie is having none of it.
Shinnie is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shinnie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinnie pushes Flannery off looking to stand but Flannery dives back in and keeps control.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Shinnie dodges it nicely.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Shinnie dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Shinnie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Flannery performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flannery prevents Shinnie from standing back up.
Flannery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flannery stops Shinnie from getting back to his feet.
Shinnie has one foot on Flannery's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shinnie misses with a hook. Flannery ducked under it nicely.
Shinnie misses with a combination
so Flannery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shinnie pushes Flannery off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flannery slips a jab and a cross from Shinnie.
Flannery attempts a counter takedown but Shinnie avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flannery or perhaps it was just good defense by Shinnie, which made it look bad.
Shinnie loads up on a big right hand but Flannery slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shinnie!
Shinnie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie misses with a series of wild punches.
Shinnie cracks a nice hook into Flannery's ribs.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shinnie is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flannery lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flannery lands a nice short elbow.
Shinnie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flannery scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flannery throwing shots but Shinnie is blocking nicely.
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shinnie tries to kick Flannery off but Flannery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flannery seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery trying to control the pace.
Shinnie pushes Flannery off and gets back to his feet.
Flannery blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Shinnie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinnie sprawls well. Shinnie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flannery gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinnie lands a nice hook to Flannery's body. Flannery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flannery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shinnie avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Shinnie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Shinnie. That snapped Flannery's head back.
Shinnie looks to throw the jab but Flannery is out of range.
Flannery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flannery lands strikes from half guard.
Flannery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shinnie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Flannery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flannery 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.
Flannery throwing shots but Shinnie is blocking nicely.
Flannery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shinnie tries to kick Flannery off but Flannery keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Flannery.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Desmond Flannery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannery drops an elbow to the side of Shinnie's head.
Flannery wants to take a breather but Shinnie is having none of it.
Flannery stops Shinnie from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flannery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shinnie defending well though.
Shinnie wants to get back to his feet.
Flannery is keen to just control but Shinnie is a slippery customer.
Shinnie is trying to stand.
Flannery is looking for a kimura here.
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flannery stops Shinnie from getting back to his feet.
Flannery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shinnie keeps working.
Shinnie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Flannery looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shinnie!
Shinnie is trying to buck Flannery off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shinnie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shinnie pushes Flannery away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flannery gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Flannery misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shinnie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Flannery asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Flannery working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flannery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flannery trying to control the action but Shinnie is working from the bottom.
Flannery lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flannery wants to control but Shinnie is keeping him busy.
Flannery scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shinnie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Flannery lands a few punches from side control.
Shinnie is pushing Flannery's head away, looking to escape. Flannery manages to hold on to the position though.
Shinnie is breathing heavily.
Flannery misses with the ground and pound.
Flannery working the ground and pound from side control.
Shinnie is rocked!
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Flannery in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shinnie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Flannery turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
After winning the bout, Desmond Flannery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 2288 p4p, 315 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2365 p4p, 323 weight class). Yoshida comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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37
210 lbs
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41
212 lbs
36 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuto Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Yoshida. Those never looked like landing.
Laloosh throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshida!
Laloosh slips a jab from Yoshida.
Laloosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laloosh misses with a head kick.
Laloosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laloosh.
Laloosh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yoshida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laloosh.
Laloosh seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.
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!
Yoshida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laloosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh throws a strike but Yoshida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laloosh is one step ahead there.
Laloosh prevents Yoshida from getting back to his feet.
Yoshida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laloosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laloosh throws a big right hand that misses.
Laloosh looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laloosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laloosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laloosh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laloosh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laloosh trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Laloosh wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laloosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laloosh throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida lands with a cross.
Laloosh scores with a nice body kick.
Yoshida walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Laloosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida fails to land with a series of punches.
Laloosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida tries to counter by clinching up but Laloosh breaks away and moves out of range.
Laloosh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoshida.
Yuuto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laloosh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yoshida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yoshida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laloosh lands with a hook. Yoshida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yoshida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshida wants it to stay on the feet.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Laloosh is having none of it.
Yoshida keeps the fight on the outside.
Laloosh tries to clinch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a series of punches but Laloosh moves out of range.
No joy there for Yoshida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laloosh swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laloosh throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yoshida slaps away a takedown attempt from Laloosh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yuuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuke Laloosh.
Laloosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat.
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 head kick misses from Laloosh.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Laloosh's belly button to the back.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Laloosh.
Laloosh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoshida's head backwards.
Yoshida lands with a nice body punch.
Laloosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoshida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laloosh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yoshida throws the kick towards the body but Laloosh avoids it.
Laloosh misses with a body shot.
Laloosh avoids a kick to the body.
Laloosh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yoshida defends it well.
Laloosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Laloosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laloosh wants to clinch.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Laloosh.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laloosh.
Laloosh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuke Laloosh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yoshida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laloosh throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Laloosh.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Laloosh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Laloosh tries to get set, Yoshida tries to push him back and clinch up but Laloosh manages to avoid the attempt.
Yoshida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
Laloosh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yoshida did well to prevent Laloosh getting side control.
Laloosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshida trying to hold on to Laloosh's head to control him but Laloosh postures up.
Yoshida moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laloosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laloosh postures up in Yoshida's guard and throws a big left but Yoshida blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuke Laloosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laloosh throwing strikes but missing.
Laloosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laloosh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laloosh scores with a hook to the body. Yoshida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laloosh scores with a head kick.
Laloosh misses with a few strikes there.
Yoshida is looking to wear down Laloosh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laloosh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Laloosh's leg. Laloosh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laloosh in his tracks.
A big left from Laloosh misses.
Laloosh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshida misses with a low kick as Laloosh jumps back.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Laloosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida lands a front kick.
Laloosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laloosh's sensitive parts.
Laloosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida blocks a head kick by Laloosh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laloosh's sensitive parts.
Yoshida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yoshida.
Laloosh throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laloosh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laloosh.
Yoshida has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Laloosh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Yoshida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laloosh misses with a body shot.
Yoshida tries to counter by clinching up but Laloosh breaks away and moves out of range.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laloosh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yoshida swats away the attempt to clinch by Laloosh.
Yoshida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laloosh.
Jab from Yoshida.
Laloosh misses the jab.
Yoshida avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Laloosh.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laloosh. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Laloosh backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laloosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yuuto Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida cracks the inside of Laloosh's front leg.
Yoshida pushes Laloosh away with a front kick.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Laloosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Laloosh tries to avoid it.
Laloosh blocks a leg kick.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laloosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Laloosh misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws out a powerful jab.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laloosh's head backwards.
Yoshida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laloosh checks it well.
Laloosh misses the jab.
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 Yuuto Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laloosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshida, which made it look bad.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laloosh.
Laloosh moves into the clinch.
Yoshida is trying to break the clinch but Laloosh has him pressed against the cage.
Laloosh tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laloosh.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Laloosh controls the action.
Laloosh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yoshida tries to work over Laloosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yoshida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuuto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuke Laloosh.
Laloosh pulls guard successfully.
Yoshida stands and steps away. Laloosh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Laloosh swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laloosh misses with a series of wild punches.
Laloosh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yoshida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laloosh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yoshida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yoshida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yoshida gets underhooks to prevent Laloosh's takedown attempt.
Laloosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Laloosh's head.
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
Laloosh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Laloosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laloosh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laloosh misses with a straight right.
Laloosh looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Laloosh dives in and grabs Yoshida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes down on Laloosh's head and hops out.
Yoshida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yoshida!
Laloosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Crunch! Yoshida slams his shin into Laloosh's torso.
Yoshida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laloosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Laloosh slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida punishes Laloosh's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoshida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laloosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laloosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Laloosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Yoshida.
Laloosh tries for a takedown but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That kick from Yoshida tenderised Laloosh's leg. Laloosh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laloosh moves away.
Yoshida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laloosh will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laloosh misses with a straight left.
Laloosh is looking to clinch but Yoshida is avoiding it.
Yoshida connects with a single shot there.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Laloosh is just out of range.
Laloosh misses the shot to the body.
Laloosh avoids a kick to the body.
Laloosh throws a combination. Yoshida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yoshida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laloosh.
Yoshida slips a jab from Laloosh.
Yoshida looks to land a combination. Laloosh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laloosh lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Laloosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laloosh.
A big right from Laloosh misses.
Laloosh throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laloosh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laloosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laloosh manages to circle out of the way.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laloosh is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Laloosh drops his hands momentarily and Yoshida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yoshida swings for the body but Laloosh moves out of range.
Yoshida lands with a nice combination. Laloosh backs away looking to recover.
Laloosh scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Laloosh is having none of it.
Yoshida looks to land a body kick but Laloosh moved away.
Laloosh looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Laloosh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoshida.
Laloosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yoshida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuto Yoshida!
Yuuto Yoshida very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear 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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