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DMMA 413: Zigaro v Zimmerman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banchamek Buakaw (ranked 1657 p4p, 24378 weight class) and Yuri Sola (ranked 189 p4p, 504 weight class). Yuri Sola is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banchamek Buakaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Sola!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sola tries to bum rush Buakaw with a series of wild strikes but Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buakaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buakaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Yuri Sola has been cut.
A big left from Sola misses.
We've been told by Buakaw's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sola throws a body shot but no joy.
Sola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buakaw.
Buakaw dodges the punch combination from Sola.
Sola takes a swing at Buakaw's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sola.
Buakaw misses with a hook.
Sola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buakaw throws out the jab.
Buakaw throws a series of strikes that have Sola backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw throws a right and a left that Sola avoids nicely.
Buakaw with a hook.
Sola slips a straight right by Buakaw.
Sola misses with an uppercut. Buakaw saw that one coming.
Buakaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sola.
Sola misses with a head kick.
Buakaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buakaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Sola should have avoided that one.
Sola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buakaw counters with a left hand that sends Sola to the canvas!
 Sola is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buakaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buakaw tries to stand but Sola is controlling from the bottom.
Sola trying to keep a closed guard but Buakaw is proving a slippery customer.
Buakaw trying to control but Sola is working from the bottom.
Buakaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buakaw postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buakaw, into his guard.
Buakaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola trying to control the position from guard on top but Buakaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buakaw has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sola is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Sola.
Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Sola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Buakaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sola.
Sola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sola.
Sola misses with a hook.
Sola lands a jab to Buakaw's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Buakaw scores with a body shot.
Buakaw moves away from the strike by Sola.
Sola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sola defending well as Buakaw loads up on a big left hand.
Sola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buakaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Sola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buakaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Buakaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buakaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab-cross combination lands for Buakaw and sends Sola crashing to the mat! Buakaw follows him down to the mat - Sola regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buakaw tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sola.
Buakaw seems to be working for a kimura but Sola defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banchamek Buakaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Sola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buakaw steps into range and cracks Sola with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sola flops backwards and Buakaw dives into his guard looking to finish!
Buakaw trying to control but Sola is working from the bottom.
Buakaw postures up.
Buakaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Sola trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buakaw stands up from Sola's guard - Buakaw perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buakaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sola looks to score with a jab to the body but Buakaw is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw throws a nice looking combination but Sola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sola blocks a jab.
Sola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buakaw at a distance.
Sola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buakaw to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Yuri Sola's cut even more.
Sola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buakaw.
Sola takes one to the side of the head.
Buakaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buakaw loads up on a big right hand but Sola slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw looks to land a right hand but Sola moved out of range.
Buakaw throws a right hand that misses
and Sola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sola with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sola misses with a two punch combination.
Buakaw throws out a loose jab but Sola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sola misses with a head kick.
Sola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buakaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Sola misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Buakaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sola takes a swing at Buakaw's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Buakaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buakaw cracks Sola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buakaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sola counters with a two punch combo.
Yuri Sola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sola scores with a punch to the head.
Sola dips to his left and cracks Buakaw with an uppercut!
Banchamek Buakaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Sola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Buakaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Sola.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut
and Sola counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Sola misses.
Buakaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Sola.
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buakaw won't be happy with that.
Buakaw is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sola looks up at the clock and then as Buakaw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sola smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sola is looking to take a break and control but Buakaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sola grinds an elbow into Buakaw's temple.
Sola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Buakaw is looking to reverse the position.
Sola prevents Buakaw from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuri Sola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuri Sola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sola dodges the punch combination from Buakaw.
Sola misses with a straight right.
Sola swinging wildly here.
Buakaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sola was well out of range. Poor timing from Buakaw.
Sola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Buakaw.
A big right from Buakaw misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw misses with a hook.
A jab from Buakaw misses.
Sola looks to throw a body kick
and Buakaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sola's hands.
Buakaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sola thuds a left hand into Buakaw's body.
Sola throws a chopping leg kick but Buakaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sola throws an overhand right that lands on Buakaw's shoulder, as Buakaw tries to avoid the shot.
Buakaw throws a hook but Sola avoids it easily.
Sola swings for the body but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw moves away from the strike by Sola.
Sola lands a glancing blow to the side of Buakaw's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw throws the left hand but Sola avoids the punch easily.
Sola just misses with a punch to the body.
Buakaw misses with a hook. Sola ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sola missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sola scores with a body shot.
Sola lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buakaw circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Buakaw misses.
Sola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buakaw defends it well.
Sola throws a series of punches but Buakaw avoids them all with ease.
Sola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buakaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Sola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Buakaw misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sola.
Buakaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buakaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buakaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sola. That one must have hurt.
Sola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sola fails to land with a series of punches.
Sola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Buakaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buakaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sola looks for the body kick but Buakaw saw that one coming.
Sola digs a good hook to Buakaw's body.
Sola takes a swing at Buakaw's ribcage but misses.
Sola throws a combination that misses
letting Buakaw counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sola lands with a good body shot.
Buakaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sola. That one must have hurt.
Buakaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sola.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Buakaw throws a hook but Sola blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buakaw.
Sola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Buakaw misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Sola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Praew Dao (ranked 1283 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Will Scherma (ranked 160 p4p, 276 weight class). Praew Dao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Praew Dao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Scherma!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scherma.
Scherma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scherma 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.
Scherma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dao.
Dao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scherma.
Dao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scherma.
Scherma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scherma clinches.
Dao is trying to break the clinch but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.
Scherma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dao works on Scherma's body with a couple of short punches.
Scherma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scherma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scherma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dao tries to break free but Scherma pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao is trying to force a seperation but Scherma has the dominant position.
Scherma misses with some punches.
Dao tries to break free but Scherma pushes him back against the cage.
Scherma gets through Dao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scherma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dao seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scherma can turn it around.
Scherma misses with some punches.
Scherma lands with a short shot to the head.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dao throws a shot to the body.
Scherma scores with a nice head shot.
Dao throws a lazy uppercut
and Scherma counters with a low kick, right behind Dao 's knee.
Scherma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dao tries to work over Scherma's front leg with a kick but Scherma checks it.
Dao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dao misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Scherma blocks the low kick.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Dao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scherma lands a nice shot that snaps Dao's head back.
Scherma slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Scherma.
Dao swinging wildly here.
Dao checks a low kick from Scherma.
A low kick from Dao misses
letting Scherma counter with a right hand.
Dao throws a hook to the side of Scherma's head but Scherma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dao staying out of range there.
Scherma connects with an inside leg kick.
Scherma slips a jab from Dao.
Dao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dao throws a lazy right hand but Scherma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scherma throws out a counter right but Dao avoids it with no problem.
Scherma scores with a kick to the body.
Scherma jabs Dao right on the nose. Dao blinks but takes it well.
Dao 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.
Dao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scherma.
Dao throws out a loose jab but Scherma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dao throws a right hand that misses
and Scherma counters with a low kick, right behind Dao 's knee.
Scherma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherma with a nice calf kick.
Dao misses the jab.
Scherma feints a counter leg kick.
Dao checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dao.
Scherma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scherma misses with a hook.
Scherma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dao misses with a two punch combination.
Dao lands a leg kick that knocks Scherma off balance momentarily.
Scherma misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scherma - the referee stops the clock and Dao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scherma. Dao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scherma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dao tries to bum rush Scherma with a series of wild strikes but Scherma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scherma feints a counter leg kick.
Scherma lands a leg kick that knocks Dao off balance momentarily.
Dao checks a low kick from Scherma.
Dao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scherma throws a hook but Dao blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dao throws a poor cross that misses
and Scherma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scherma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scherma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dao misses with a hook. Scherma ducked under it nicely.
Scherma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Dao.
Dao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body kick there by Scherma.
Dao throws a lazy right hand but Scherma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dao.
Dao swings for the body but Scherma moves out of range.
Good exchange - Dao coming out on top.
Dao checks a low kick from Scherma.
A counter left hand to the body from Dao misses its target.
Scherma checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Dao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scherma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scherma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scherma clobbers Dao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scherma swats away the attempt to clinch by Dao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Scherma drops his hands momentarily and Dao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dao 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 Dao blocks the leg kick.
Dao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Scherma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dao.
Dao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scherma.
Dao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scherma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scherma blocks a jab.
Dao misses with a looping right.
Dao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scherma.
Dao scores with a shot to the body.
Scherma lands with a straight right. Dao didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dao misses the target.
Scherma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scherma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dao.
Scherma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Scherma does it's job there.
Scherma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Dao is predictable there
and Scherma counters with a left to the body.
Scherma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dao defending well as Scherma loads up on a big left hand.
Dao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Scherma.
Dao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scherma counters with a nice uppercut.
Will Scherma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scherma moves into the clinch.
Scherma lands a shoulder strike.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as Scherma controls his hands.
Dao breaks the clinch.
Dao thuds his right hand into Scherma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scherma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Scherma connects with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Dao. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scherma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scherma moves out of range as Dao strikes.
Scherma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dao.
Nice uppercut there from Scherma.
Scherma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scherma scrambles back to his feet.
Dao lands with a slapping head kick.
Dao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scherma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dao throws a low kick, looking for Scherma's leg but Scherma calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Scherma. That snapped Dao's head back.
Scherma throws a body punch but Dao moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dao throws a hook but Scherma avoids it easily.
A jab from Scherma misses.
Dao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scherma. Scherma obviously looking to wear him down.
Scherma throws a body kick that misses.
Scherma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scherma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Scherma.
Scherma connects with a right hand. Dao shakes it off.
Scherma throws a jab but it's blocked by Dao.
Jab by Dao.
Scherma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dao. Scherma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dao looks to land a left hand but Scherma moved out of range nicely.
Scherma throws a sloppy head kick and Dao moves out of range easily.
Dao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scherma.
Scherma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scherma throws a looping overhand right but Dao ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dao misses the target.
Scherma walks into a stiff left hand from Dao.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scherma 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 Dao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scherma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scherma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dao misses with a looping right.
Scherma lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scherma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dao is able to avoid easily.
Dao blocks a low kick nicely.
Scherma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dao.
It looks like Will Scherma has been cut.
Scherma motions for Dao to come forward. Scherma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dao moves out of range of the body kick.
Scherma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scherma moves out of range of the strikes.
Scherma flicks out a counter leg kick but Dao steps away.
Scherma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dao was well out of range. Poor timing from Scherma.
Scherma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Dao misses.
Dao throws the left hand but Scherma avoids the punch easily.
Scherma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dao digs a good hook to Scherma's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scherma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scherma walks into a jab.
Dao throws a lazy right hand but Scherma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scherma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Scherma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Scherma misses.
Praew Dao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Dao.
Scherma misses with a straight right.
Scherma's corner calls for a 1-2. Scherma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scherma lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dao.
Dao throws out a loose jab but Scherma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scherma throws a leg kick which misses Dao's front leg but catches the back leg as Dao tries to avoid it.
Scherma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good work by Dao as he checks the leg kick.
Dao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scherma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scherma counters with a good low kick that Dao was not able to check.
Dao throws a nice looking combination but Scherma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dao looks to throw the jab but Scherma is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dao throws a leg kick
letting Scherma counter with a right hand.
Dao scores with a body shot.
Dao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dao blocks a body shot from Scherma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Scherma.
Dao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scherma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scherma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dao backwards.
Scherma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dao's efforts to push away.
Dao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scherma counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dao.
Dao misses with a hook.
Dao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scherma lands a leg kick that knocks Dao off balance momentarily.
Dao slips a straight right by Scherma.
Scherma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scherma misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Scherma to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dao swats away the attempt to clinch by Scherma.
Dao misses with a left hand
enabling Scherma to counter with a crisp jab.
Dao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scherma throws a body shot but no joy.
Dao dips to his left and cracks Scherma with an uppercut!
Scherma misses with a low kick.
Dao throwing a counter right hand but Scherma manages to avoid it.
Scherma darts in and clinches Dao up against the cage.
Scherma blocks an uppercut.
Scherma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dao.
Scherma swings wildly with an uppercut but Dao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dao blocking some punches.
Scherma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dao blocks a body shot from Scherma.
Will Scherma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.
Dao is trying to break the clinch but Scherma has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scherma.
Dao tries to break free but Scherma pushes him back against the cage.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as Scherma controls the action.
Dao tries to break the clinch but Scherma is controlling the position.
Dao can't break the clinch.
Dao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dao breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scherma is looking to slow Dao down with leg kicks.
Scherma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Scherma lands a really nice looking cross but Dao seems unphased.
Dao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dao misses with a low kick as Scherma jumps back.
Scherma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dao.
Scherma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scherma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dao misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scherma.
Donk. Dao catches Scherma right on the button with a cross.
Scherma cracks Dao with an open hand slap.
Dao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scherma manages to avoid it.
Scherma is looking to slow Dao down with leg kicks.
Dao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dao throws a right hand that misses
and Scherma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scherma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Scherma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scherma 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Scherma!
Will Scherma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Smif (ranked 1192 p4p, 1207 weight class) and Jayilton Almeda (ranked 140 p4p, 144 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayilton Almeda!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeda moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif scores with a leg kick.
Almeda misses with a looping left.
Almeda throws a head kick but Smif moves out of range.
Smif misses with a right hand
and Almeda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Almeda misses with a low kick.
A big left from Smif misses.
A nice side step and Almeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Almeda lands.
Almeda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Almeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif avoids the head kick by Almeda.
Smif throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Almeda misses with a few strikes there.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Almeda manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeda misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif checks a low kick from Almeda.
A big left from Almeda misses.
A head kick misses from Smif.
Almeda checks a low kick from Smif.
Almeda looks for a takedown but Smif sprawls well.
Smif misses the shot to the body.
Smif lands with a nice body kick.
Almeda blocks the body kick.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Smif thumps Almeda with a low kick.
Will Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeda connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
Smif throws a push kick but Almeda slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Almeda is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Almeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Almeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Almeda swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almeda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smif tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Almeda manages to move to mount!
Almeda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smif can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeda breaks from Smif's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smif bucks up and throws Almeda to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Almeda misses with a body punch
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Smif throws an off balance right hand
and Almeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smif doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif 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.
Smif uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almeda has time to react.
Almeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smif circles away.
Almeda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Almeda throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smif takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Almeda takes one to the side of the head.
Almeda connects with a nice looking jab.
Almeda blocks a head kick by Smif.
Almeda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Almeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Almeda looks winded!
Almeda checks a leg kick.
And Almeda responds with a good body kick, but Smif manages to step out the way in time.
Almeda misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
Smif lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Almeda digs a good hook to Smif's body.
Smif comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Almeda misses with a body kick.
As Almeda backs away, Smif returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Smif dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smif misses with a body shot
and Almeda counters with a left to the body.
Almeda misses with a hook
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif defending well as Almeda loads up on a big left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smif here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jayilton Almeda has been cut.
Crunch! Almeda slams his shin into Smif's torso.
Smif is looking to land body kicks.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeda can do to turn this around?
Almeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Almeda misses with a wild body shot.
Smif half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif delivers a nice body kick.
Almeda is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Almeda misses
and Smif counters with a nice leg kick.
Almeda 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.
Smif tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif is looking to score with low kicks.
Almeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Almeda really felt that one!
Almeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Almeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Almeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smif to the mat! Smif manages to get full guard.
Smif is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smif controlling Almeda's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smif tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Almeda content to stall in guard here.
Smif wants to get back to his feet but Almeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeda is stalling in the full guard.
Smif trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeda.
Almeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smif moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Almeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Almeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif throws out a loose jab but Almeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almeda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Almeda throws a combination that misses
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Almeda misses
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almeda wants to clinch
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Almeda is rocked!
Smif lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Almeda up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Smif from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Almeda's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
A victorious Will Smif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 983 p4p, 1809 weight class) and Malig Mferi (ranked 116 p4p, 202 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Malig Mferi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mferi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mferi throws a right and a left that Lovanov avoids nicely.
Lovanov moves forwards but Mferi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Mferi.
An attempted straight right counter from Lovanov misses the target.
Lovanov lands a nice hook to Mferi's body. Mferi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mferi misses.
Lovanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Lovanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mferi tries to bum rush Lovanov with a series of wild strikes but Lovanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Lovanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mferi.
Mferi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov cracks a nice hook into Mferi's ribs.
Lovanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
and Mferi counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lovanov slips a straight right by Mferi.
Lovanov attempts a counter takedown but Mferi avoids it well and moves away.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mferi is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mferi! But no joy.
Mferi throws a lazy right hand but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lovanov misses its target.
Lovanov misses with a jab to the body
and Mferi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mferi throws an off balance right hand
and Lovanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov ducks under a wild hook from Mferi.
Mferi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mferi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Mferi throws out a counter right but Lovanov avoids it with no problem.
Lovanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lovanov throws a hook but Mferi blocks it.
Lovanov cracks Mferi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mferi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mferi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lovanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mferi throws a hook to the side of Lovanov's head but Lovanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mferi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mferi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mferi.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
Lovanov is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mferi misses the target.
Lovanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mferi defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Mferi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mferi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mferi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mferi throws a lazy right hand but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Mferi counters with a series of strikes. Lovanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malig Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mferi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Mferi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lovanov.
Mferi cracks Lovanov with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mferi misses with an uppercut. Lovanov saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Lovanov misses the target.
Mferi walks into a left hand.
Mferi ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Mferi moves out of range of the strikes.
As Lovanov backs off Mferi throws a huge counter combo but Lovanov manages to avoid it all.
Lovanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mferi in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malig Mferi will probably get the nod.
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.
Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mferi.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lovanov cracks Mferi with a good jab.
Mferi misses with a straight right.
A big left from Mferi misses.
Lovanov drops his shoulder and cracks Mferi with a huge uppercut! Mferi goes down! Can Lovanov finish him?
Mferi is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mferi is still in real trouble! Can Lovanov finish him?
Mferi is looking to stand up but Lovanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Lovanov gets to his feet and stands over Mferi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mferi felt that one! Lovanov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mferi from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael De La Ghetto (ranked 1166 p4p, 573 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 125 p4p, 61 weight class). De La Ghetto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fresh Prince of Bel Air - Geoffrey Poet. Caleb Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael De La Ghetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Ghetto stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De La Ghetto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De La Ghetto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De La Ghetto somewhat.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raphael De La Ghetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Ghetto throws a good cross that connects.
De La Ghetto connects with a body shot.
De La Ghetto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
De La Ghetto throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De La Ghetto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
De La Ghetto missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from De La Ghetto finds it's target.
De La Ghetto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but De La Ghetto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Ghetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Ghetto fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands a jab to De La Ghetto's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Ghetto is defended easily by Jones.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
De La Ghetto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
De La Ghetto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De La Ghetto is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
De La Ghetto missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De La Ghetto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De La Ghetto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control but De La Ghetto postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in De La Ghetto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De La Ghetto is trying to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto manages to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De La Ghetto avoid being mounted?
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De La Ghetto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De La Ghetto actively working from the bottom here.
De La Ghetto gets full guard.
De La Ghetto keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De La Ghetto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De La Ghetto trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
De La Ghetto lands strikes from half guard.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but De La Ghetto has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De La Ghetto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De La Ghetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De La Ghetto throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
De La Ghetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De La Ghetto 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.
De La Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Ghetto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Ghetto wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
De La Ghetto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De La Ghetto has Jones in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De La Ghetto is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
De La Ghetto moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Ghetto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
De La Ghetto is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
De La Ghetto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Jones prevents De La Ghetto from improving his position.
De La Ghetto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
De La Ghetto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De La Ghetto connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
De La Ghetto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
De La Ghetto stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Raphael De La Ghetto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Ghetto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
De La Ghetto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raphael De La Ghetto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
De La Ghetto misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a leg kick but De La Ghetto sees it coming and moves out of range.
De La Ghetto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De La Ghetto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De La Ghetto throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De La Ghetto moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De La Ghetto lands with a cross.
De La Ghetto 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.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De La Ghetto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Ghetto throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
De La Ghetto throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De La Ghetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto misses the shot to the body.
Jones digs a good body shot into De La Ghetto's ribs.
Jones throws a low kick but De La Ghetto avoids it.
De La Ghetto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
A left lands for Jones.
De La Ghetto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Ghetto. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands a jab.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Ghetto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De La Ghetto has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
De La Ghetto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Ghetto scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De La Ghetto defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
De La Ghetto is looking to clinch.
De La Ghetto fails with the takedown
and De La Ghetto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a hook. De La Ghetto ducked under it nicely.
De La Ghetto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
De La Ghetto tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De La Ghetto's head backwards.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as De La Ghetto blocks the low kick.
Jones swings for the body but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones pulls De La Ghetto in close to prevent any damage.
De La Ghetto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raphael De La Ghetto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De La Ghetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De La Ghetto 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael De La Ghetto!
Raphael De La Ghetto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methodios McIntyre (ranked 333 p4p, 1193 weight class) and Rade Franjic (ranked 45 p4p, 141 weight class). McIntyre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gallantry. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rade Franjic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Franjic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
McIntyre lands a left and a right that send Franjic crashing to the mat, dazed. McIntyre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic misses with a low kick as McIntyre jumps back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Franjic.
Franjic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre slips a straight right by Franjic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franjic throws a chopping leg kick but McIntyre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McIntyre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Franjic manages to circle out of the way.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Franjic.
McIntyre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Franjic misses with a kick to the body
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Franjic looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Franjic misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franjic throws a predictable looking body shot
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Franjic with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Franjic.
Franjic scores with the left hand. McIntyre knows he should have avoided that one.
McIntyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franjic misses with a hook
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Franjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Franjic throws a right hand that misses
and McIntyre counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franjic! McIntyre lets Franjic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Franjic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McIntyre is able to avoid easily.
Franjic scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Franjic.
Franjic misses the shot to the body.
Franjic connects with a body shot that sends McIntyre's belly button to the back.
McIntyre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McIntyre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Methodios McIntyre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Franjic throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McIntyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
It looked like McIntyre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franjic throws a wild body kick that McIntyre sees coming a mile off.
Franjic misses with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
Rade Franjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIntyre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Franjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Methodios McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franjic looks to throw a body kick
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Franjic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Franjic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Franjic throws a front kick aimed at McIntyre's knee but McIntyre avoids it well.
Franjic misses with a wild body shot.
Franjic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McIntyre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McIntyre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
McIntyre misses with a punch to the body.
Franjic managing to block the knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franjic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Franjic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franjic.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre looking to throw knees to the head but Franjic is blocking nicely.
Franjic wants to break free but McIntyre has control.
Franjic takes a knee to the side of the body.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
McIntyre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franjic blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
Franjic prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franjic misses with the head strike.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Franjic tries to break free but McIntyre pushes him back against the cage.
Franjic misses with the head strike.
McIntyre with a knee to the head.
Franjic is breathing heavily.
McIntyre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franjic.
Methodios McIntyre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franjic tries to circle away but McIntyre has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
Franjic prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
Knees in the clinch landing for McIntyre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franjics head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
McIntyre misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
Franjic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franjic is trying to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling him.
Franjic throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franjic.
McIntyre misses with a knee strike.
McIntyre misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
Franjic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
McIntyre pushes Franjic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franjic can do to turn this around?
McIntyre tries to land knees in the clinch but Franjic avoids the damage to the body.
Franjic breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Franjic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rade Franjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franjic misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a nice body shot.
Franjic throws a lazy body kick
and McIntyre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franjic thinking.
McIntyre lands a big uppercut and Franjic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franjic looks OK. McIntyre waves Franjic back to his feet!
Franjic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre cracks Franjic with a left hook right on the temple and Franjic goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McIntyre lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Franjic is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
After winning the bout, Methodios McIntyre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerrad Skolz (ranked 411 p4p, 843 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 56 p4p, 109 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kersikov's choice of entrance music: 2 Best Enemies - Phases . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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174
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skolz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Skolz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skolz defends it well.
Skolz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skolz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Skolz.
Skolz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov throws a hook but Skolz avoids it easily.
Skolz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skolz 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 Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice straight punches there by Skolz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skolz.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skolz is keeping busy.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Skolz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skolzs head.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Skolz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skolz throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skolz scores with a leg kick.
Skolz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Skolz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skolz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skolz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skolz has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Skolz's head.
Skolz tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Skolz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Skolz looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Skolz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Skolz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Skolz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skolz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kersikov wants to control but Skolz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Skolz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Skolz can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, with Kersikov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skolz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov looking for the choke from the back.
Can Skolz hold on?! Kersikov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov punishes Skolz's body with a nice straight punch.
Skolz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Skolz wants to clinch.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz throws a body shot but no joy.
Skolz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Skolz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Skolz should have avoided that one.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Skolz was well out of range.
Skolz throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Skolz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
Skolz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Skolz misses.
Skolz tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Skolz wants to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skolz won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kersikov wants to control but Skolz is keeping him busy.
Skolz manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skolz taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Skolz defends the submission attempt.
Skolz tries to kick Kersikov off but Kersikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Skolz moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skolz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Skolz's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov prevents Skolz from standing back up.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skolz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Skolz defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.
Skolz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skolz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kersikov pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Skolz misses.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skolz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Skolz darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov pulls guard successfully.
Kersikov has control of Skolz's left arm, preventing Skolz from doing any damage.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Skolz stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skolz tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Skolz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skolz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Skolz's guard.
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skolz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Skolz's legs - danger averted.
Skolz wants to get back to his feet but Kersikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kersikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skolz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skolz gets back to half guard.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Skolz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skolz defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Skolz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kersikov connects with a nice short shot to Skolz's temple.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Skolz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Skolz is a slippery customer.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skolz looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Skolz.
Skolz is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Skolz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kersikov connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kersikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders 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... Roman Kersikov!
Roman Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Wick (ranked 70 p4p, 830 weight class) and Neal Robson (ranked 8 p4p, 111 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson misses with a jab to the body
and Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wick misses with a looping right.
Robson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wick throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wick thuds a left hand into Robson's body.
Robson throws a nice looking combination but Wick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robson at a distance.
Wick misses with a jab to the body
and Wick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Robson misses.
Wick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wick manages to avoid it.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Wick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robson manages to circle out of the way.
Wick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson looks to land a left hand but Wick moved out of range nicely.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Wick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Wick throws a sloppy body shot
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Joe Wick has been cut.
Wick lands a jab to Robson's midsection.
Wick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wick ducks under a wild hook from Robson.
Wick lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Wick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wick connects with a solid leg kick.
Wick tries to clinch but Robson moves out of range.
Wick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wick's head.
It looks like Wick has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Robson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robson.
Good standup being displayed there by Wick as he connects with a hook.
Wick throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
A combination from Wick does no damage.
Wick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wick.
Wick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick has Robson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robson avoids it.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Wick prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson breaks the clinch.
Robson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robson.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robson momentarily.
Wick throws out a leg kick but Robson moves out of range and Wick only half commits.
Wick takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robson! But no joy.
Wick throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wick scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick avoids the body shot from Robson.
Wick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wick throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wick is just out of range.
Wick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Joe Wick's cut is getting worse.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wick was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson lands a jab to Wick's midsection.
Wick misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Wick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wick manages to avoid it.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robson counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wick misses with a kick to the body.
Wick looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neal Robson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Wick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Robson lands a leg kick that knocks Wick off balance momentarily.
Robson works Wick's body with a nice hook.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wick.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Wick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson throws a nice looking combination but Wick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wick swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Wick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wick.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wick misses with a straight right.
Wick moves into the clinch.
Wick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Wick controls the action.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wick backwards.
Robson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robson scores with a body shot.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wick.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wick moves away.
Wick connects with a body shot.
Wick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Wick moves away and avoids it.
Robson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Wick lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Wick swinging wildly here.
Neal Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson misses with a left hand
and Wick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robson. Robson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson swings for the body but Wick moves out of range.
Wick misses with a looping left.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wick dodges the punch combination from Robson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick throws a big shot that misses.
Wick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Wick finds it's target.
Robson jabs at Wick's body.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wick.
Wick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson misses with a double jab.
Robson thuds a left hand into Wick's body.
A punch combination from Wick misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robson misses with a body punch
and Wick counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick gets a clinch.
Wick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wick looking to stall.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Wick avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Wick lands a shoulder strike.
Wick tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
Wick throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Wick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neal Robson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Wick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Robson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wick.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robson blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Wick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wick throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wick manages to avoid it.
Wick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robson. Robson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Wick moves away and avoids it.
Robson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robson throws the left hand but Wick avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wick scores with a push kick.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wick.
Wick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wick clinches up with Robson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robson tries a body shot but Wick blocks it.
Wick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Wick.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Wick controls the action.
Wick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wick prevents a body shot from Robson.
Wick stalling in the clinch but Robson improves position.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wick throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Wick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robson is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wick's brow.
Wick throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Wick tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Wick back against the cage.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Wick can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Wick tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Wick back against the cage.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Wick missing with knees to the body.
Wick misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Robson managing to block the knees to the body from Wick.
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Wick.
Joe Wick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robson misses with some punches.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Wick blocks it.
Wick crunches a lovely knee into Robson's ribcage.
Wick cracks Robson with a nice body shot.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Robson prevents a body shot from Wick.
Wick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wick misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wick can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neal Robson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wick.
Wick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robson tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robson.
Robson tries a body shot but Wick blocks it.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
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 Joe Wick.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Werewolf Night (ranked 823 p4p, 961 weight class) and Daniel Bjorkman (ranked 43 p4p, 47 weight class). Night comes into the arena with Mother- Danzig blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Werewolf Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bjorkman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorkman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Night on the side of the head.
It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Werewolf Night seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjorkman misses with the combination.
Night swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Night misses with an uppercut.
Bjorkman misses with a looping left.
Night looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Night scores with a jab. Bjorkman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Daniel Bjorkman has been cut.
Night avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjorkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Night.
Night ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Night bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjorkman takes a swing at Night's ribcage but misses.
Bjorkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Night.
Bjorkman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Night fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjorkman manages to avoid it.
Bjorkman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjorkman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjorkman blocks a jab.
Bjorkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Night uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjorkman.
Night rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bjorkman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjorkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Night.
Good shot there by Night.
Bjorkman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Night.
Bjorkman scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Night finds it's way through Bjorkman's defenses.
Bjorkman slips a jab from Night.
Bjorkman slips a straight right by Night.
Bjorkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjorkman lands a jab to the head.
Werewolf Night's cut is getting worse.
Night throws a jab when Bjorkman was well out of range.
Bjorkman scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjorkman cracks Night with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Night tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bjorkman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Night is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bjorkman!
Daniel Bjorkman 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Zigaro (ranked 91 p4p, 81 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 15 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Zigaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigaro lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Zigaro is predictable there
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zigaro won't be happy with that.
Zigaro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaro with a nice calf kick.
Zigaro cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zigaro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zimmerman to stand back up!
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zigaro swivels and escapes.
Zigaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zigaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Zigaro looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zigaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zigaro.
Zimmerman goes for a double leg but Zigaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaro continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaro throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zigaro throws a body punch but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zigaro motions for Zimmerman to come forward. Zigaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zigaro throws a shot from downtown. Zimmerman moves away and avoids it.
Zigaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zigaro 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 Zimmerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zimmerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zimmerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Zigaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Zigaro takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Zimmerman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zigaro defends it well.
We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zigaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Zimmerman backs away, Zigaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro scores with a hook.
Zimmerman slips under a jab.
Zimmerman checks a leg kick.
Zimmerman feints the counter takedown.
Zigaro throws a lazy head kick
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zigaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaro misses with a double jab
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zigaro!
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zigaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zigaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zigaro tries to escape but Zimmerman is in control.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Zimmerman swings around for an armbar but Zigaro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Zigaro defends it easily.
Zigaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zigaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zigaro throws an off balance right hand
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zimmerman won't allow Zigaro to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zimmerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Zigaro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zigaro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zimmerman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zigaro stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zigaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zigaro's back!
Zimmerman working for the choke.
Zimmerman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaro is trying to stand back up.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Zimmerman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zigaro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zimmerman gets his way!
Zigaro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zimmerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking for the RNC.
Zimmerman has his opponent's back but Zigaro is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Zimmerman.
Zimmerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zigaro tries to avoid it but Zimmerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zigaro to the ground. Zigaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tristan Zigaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Zigaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman goes for a double leg but Zigaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaro continues to drive forward.
Zigaro moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown.
Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zimmerman blocks a body shot from Zigaro.
Zigaro lands with a left to the head.
Zigaro throws a head punch that misses.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zigaro tries a body shot but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman wants the takedown. Zigaro is fighting it off but Zimmerman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zigaro's guard against the cage.
Zigaro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zigaro. Zigaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Zigaro connects with a looping right hand.
Zigaro sends Zimmerman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zigaro is motioning to the referee to let Zimmerman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zimmerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Zigaro finish him?
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 nice leg kick from Zigaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zigaro pinned against the cage. Zigaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zimmerman seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Zigaro as Zimmerman shoots in.
A low kick lands for Zigaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zimmerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Zigaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zigaro.
Zigaro cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zimmerman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zigaro finish him?
Zigaro scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zigaro. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zigaro drops Zimmerman with a beautiful combination! Zimmerman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zigaro is looking for the KO!
Zigaro looks to land a left hand but Zimmerman moved out of range nicely.
Zigaro thuds his shin into the meat of Zimmerman's side.
Zigaro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zimmerman right on the button. Zimmerman goes down! Zigaro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zigaro gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro!
Tristan Zigaro is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tristan Zigaro 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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