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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakurai comes to the ring accompanied by Holy Orders . The key to victory for Hayato Sakurai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hayato Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson looks to clinch
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakurai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nelson wants to clinch
and Sakurai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nelson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson tries to clinch but Sakurai moves away
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakurai with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson tries to clinch but Sakurai moves away
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nelson tries to clinch but Sakurai moves away
and Sakurai counters with a good low kick that Nelson was not able to check.
Sakurai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Kyle Nelson has been cut.
A nice combination there by Sakurai.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai throws a head kick that half lands.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Sakurai counters with a head kick that drops Nelson to the mat! Nelson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hayato Sakurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nelson.
Sakurai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakurai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakurai cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakurai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakurai sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sakurai scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
Sakurai lands with a kick to the temple. Nelson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sakurai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayato Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakurai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nelson is rocked!
Sakurai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai lands with a straight right. Nelson didn't see that one coming.
Sakurai dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Sakurai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakurai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the ropes. Sakurai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sakurai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakurai jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakurai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakurai finish him?
That has opened up Kyle Nelson's cut even more.
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sakurai! Nelson is out on his feet! Sakurai rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nelson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nelson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayato Sakurai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Schouteren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Schouteren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Schouteren!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schouteren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Schouteren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Schouteren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Schouteren blocks a leg kick.
Schouteren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schouteren gets slowly back to his feet.
Thiago Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Schouteren.
Silva thumps Schouteren with a low kick.
Schouteren blocks the body kick.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Schouteren. Schouteren gets slowly back to his feet.
Schouteren looks gassed!
Silva throws out a leg kick but Schouteren moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schouteren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schouteren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nathan Schouteren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schouteren 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Thiago Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva lands a head kick. Schouteren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Schouteren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Schouteren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva feints and then cracks Schouteren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schouteren down.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Schouteren saw it coming and moves away.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schouteren checks it well.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Schouteren shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schouteren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva thumps Schouteren with a low kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schouteren is trying desperately to land a takedown but Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Schouteren.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Schouteren moves his leg out of the way.
Schouteren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva is looking to slow Schouteren down with leg kicks.
Silva throws a low kick but Schouteren avoids it.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Schouteren stumbling back into the ropes.
Schouteren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Schouteren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Schouteren has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Schouteren tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schouteren trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schouteren on the ground.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Schouteren landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Schouteren remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schouteren advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schouteren closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schouteren blocks a leg kick.
Silva thows a leg kick but Schouteren checks it
and Schouteren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schouteren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Schouteren.
Schouteren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schouteren darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Schouteren 's knee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schouteren is defended easily by Silva.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schouteren if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schouteren checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schouteren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Schouteren shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thiago Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Schouteren.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Schouteren off balance momentarily.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Schouteren off balance momentarily.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schouteren. That did some damage!
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schouteren checks it well.
Schouteren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck for Schouteren with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Schouteren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schouteren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Schouteren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws a head kick but Schouteren moves out of range.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Schouteren is out of range.
Schouteren looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schouteren shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Schouteren counters with a two punch combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Schouteren checks a leg kick.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Schouteren misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schouteren is able to avoid easily.
Schouteren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schouteren.
Schouteren misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schouteren is able to avoid easily.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schouteren.
Silva thumps Schouteren with a low kick.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nathan Schouteren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Schouteren as he checks the leg kick.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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.
Schouteren fails with the takedown.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schouteren with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schouteren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schouteren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schouteren checks a leg kick.
Schouteren checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Silva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schouteren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schouteren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schouteren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Schouteren moves his leg out of the way.
Schouteren wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schouteren's sensitive parts.
Schouteren fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Schouteren with that takedown attempt.
Thiago Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Schouteren.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schouteren.
Schouteren checks a leg kick.
Schouteren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Schouteren shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Schouteren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schouteren blocks a low kick nicely.
Schouteren blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Schouteren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schouteren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Schouteren moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schouteren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schouteren looks to clinch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schouteren shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schouteren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schouteren somewhat.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Schouteren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thiago Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva thumps Schouteren with a low kick.
Schouteren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schouteren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Schouteren shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schouteren looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Schouteren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schouteren off to one side.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schouteren.
Schouteren misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nathan Schouteren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schouteren can do to turn this around?
Schouteren closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schouteren.
Schouteren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Thiago Silva!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Thiago Silva!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Thiago Silva!
Thiago Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tombstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Tombstone!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tombstone tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tombstone stuffs the takedown.
Tombstone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tombstone is controlling well.
Gracie wants to control but Tombstone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tombstone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tombstone is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Tombstone. Oh but Gracie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tombstone goes limp - he's gone! Gracie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Frey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Frey!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frey's hands.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Frey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frey staying out of range there.
Davis connects with a jab.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frey manages to avoid it.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis lands a nice shot to the head.
Frey tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Frey working to try and regain half guard.
Davis punching from mount but Frey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Davis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Frey because Davis loaded up on that one.
Frey wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Davis unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey regains half guard.
Davis working Frey over with strikes.
Frey trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Davis throwing shots but Frey is blocking nicely.
Davis is nestled in close to Frey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frey looks gassed!
Davis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frey is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Frey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frey trying to control from the bottom.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frey to regain full guard.
Frey is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frey has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis working some strikes from top position.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis loads up on a big left hand. Frey felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Davis looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Frey can't hide his disappointment, as Davis celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is Im a Champion. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrews off the ropes and back into rage.
It looks like Joey Andrews has been cut.
Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrews.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrews takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson tests Andrews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Joey Andrews's cut even more.
Andrews looks gassed!
Tyson sends Andrews crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyson is motioning to the referee to let Andrews up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Andrews is rocked!
Tyson cracks Andrews with a left hook right on the temple and Andrews goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tyson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Andrews is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Bowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruarc Bowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans is looking to clinch.
Evans looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bowell gets caught flat footed, as Evans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bowell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Evans is defending well. Bowell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Evans has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bowell celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruarc Bowell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas comes to the ring accompanied by Rocky's Theme. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. Van Dam looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Dam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Douglas forces Van Dam back against the ropes and clinches.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike from Douglas.
Van Dam blocks the elbow strike.
Douglas lands a nice elbow.
Van Dam misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
Van Dam dodges an elbow strike from Douglas.
Van Dam swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Dam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
Douglas lands a nice elbow.
Van Dam misses with some punches.
Van Dam avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglas.
Van Dam lands with a short shot to the head.
Douglas misses with a knee strike.
Douglas lands a damaging elbow.
Douglas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Dam looks gassed!
Van Dam takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Dam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Dam.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Dam won't want to take too many of those.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Douglas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands an elbow inside.
Douglas lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Dam won't want to take too many of those.
Douglas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Dam has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Douglas lands an elbow inside that Van Dam shrugs off.
Douglas lands a nice elbow.
Douglas lands an elbow inside that Van Dam shrugs off.
Van Dam has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Douglas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Douglas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Douglas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas landing knees to the head.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Douglas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Douglas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Dam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Douglas lands a damaging elbow.
Douglas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Dam has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas throws an elbow that misses.
Van Dam taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Douglas.
Van Dam misses with some punches.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Douglas throws an elbow but misses.
Douglas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Douglas lands an elbow inside.
Van Dam avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Van Dam pushes Douglas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
Van Dam trying to stall but Douglas improves his position.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Dam avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglas.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas looking for a takedown.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Dam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Dam throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Douglas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Dam's brow.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the head but Van Dam blocks with his arms.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dam.
Van Dam dodges an elbow strike from Douglas.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dam.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Douglas throws an elbow but misses.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Dam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Dam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Van Dam on the inside.
Douglas pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Dam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Van Dam looking to slow down the pace here.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
Van Dam managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
Van Dam looking to stall.
Van Dam scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Dam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Douglas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Van Dam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dam throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Dam avoids the damage to the body.
Van Dam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Van Dam misses with the head strike.
Douglas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Douglas missing with knees to the body.
Van Dam lands a shoulder strike.
Van Dam stalling in the clinch but Douglas improves position.
Van Dam lands a left hand.
Van Dam is trying to maintain a safe position but Douglas gets an underhook and turns Van Dam into the ropes.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Douglas.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Douglas.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Douglas.
Douglas lands an elbow that stopped Van Dam in his tracks for a moment.
Van Dam dodges an elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Dam throws a head punch that misses.
Van Dam has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Douglas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Dam blocks the elbow strike.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Douglas obliges.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Dam misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Dam fails to land.
Douglas lands a knee to the body.
Van Dam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Dam fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Douglas obliges.
Douglas lands an elbow just above Van Dam 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Douglas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Dam's brow.
Van Dam misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Douglas throws an elbow but misses.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dam.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Dam misses with the head strike.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Dam trying to control the position but instead, Douglas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Dam into the ropes.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Douglas lands an elbow that stopped Van Dam in his tracks for a moment.
Van Dam wants to stall.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglas tries for a takedown but Van Dam manages to get underhooks.
Van Dam misses with some punches.
Van Dam avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Dam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas lands a nice elbow.
Douglas pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Dam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Van Dam dodges an elbow strike from Douglas.
Van Dam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Van Dam fails to land.
Van Dam misses with some punches.
Van Dam avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Douglas missing with knees to the body.
Douglas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Douglas blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Douglas throws an elbow but misses.
Van Dam trying to control the position but instead, Douglas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Dam into the ropes.
Douglas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Douglas throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Douglas misses with a knee strike.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dam.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Dam.
Van Dam swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Dam misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dam lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas throws an elbow that misses.
Van Dam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Dam backwards.
Douglas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's eight 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.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Douglas as Van Dam tries to tie him up.
Douglas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Dam is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dam.
Van Dam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Douglas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Dam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Van Dam throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Van Dam avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
Van Dam throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Dam.
Van Dam has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
A short uppercut from Van Dam.
Douglas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Dam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Dam misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Van Dam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douglas is keeping busy.
Van Dam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Douglas landing knees to the head.
Van Dam swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam throws a head punch that misses.
Van Dam blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Dam.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Douglas.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas lands an elbow inside.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Dam lands a right hand.
Van Dam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douglas is keeping busy.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Douglas landing knees to the head.
Douglas lands an elbow inside that Van Dam shrugs off.
Van Dam throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Van Dam lands an uppercut.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Van Dam lands a left hand.
Douglas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Douglas pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Dam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Van Dam avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglas.
Douglas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Douglas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Van Dam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Douglas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brian Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Douglas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Dam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Douglas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Douglas can't get the takedown.
Van Dam misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dam throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Dam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Dam lands a right hand.
Van Dam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Dam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas lands a damaging elbow.
Brian Douglas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Douglas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Dam is defending well for now.
Van Dam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Dam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dam misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Dam fails to land.
Van Dam is trying to maintain a safe position but Douglas gets an underhook and turns Van Dam into the ropes.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Dam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
Van Dam throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Van Dam avoids a wild elbow strike from Douglas.
Van Dam throws a head punch that misses.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Dam avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Van Dam lands a left hand.
Douglas lands an elbow inside that Van Dam shrugs off.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Douglas.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Dam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
Van Dam trying to control the position but instead, Douglas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Dam into the ropes.
Van Dam prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Dam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Dam dodges an elbow strike from Douglas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Dam.
A short right from Van Dam.
Van Dam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Dam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Van Dam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
Douglas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Dam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Douglas.
Douglas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Dam has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Douglas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Dam's brow.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Van Dam stops a takedown attempt from Douglas.
Van Dam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Van Dam avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Dam looking to stall.
Van Dam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Dam throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Dam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
A short left from Van Dam.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Dam.
Douglas lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Dam stalling in the clinch but Douglas improves position.
Douglas throws an elbow but it misses.
Douglas trying to land knees to the body.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Dam looking to stall.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Dam trying to control the position but instead, Douglas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Dam into the ropes.
Douglas lands an elbow inside.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Dam misses with some punches.
Van Dam wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Douglas.
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Dam fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Dam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dam misses with some punches.
Douglas looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Dam.
Van Dam has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Douglas obliges.
Douglas working Van Dam over with knees to the body.
Van Dam blocks an elbow strike.
Douglas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Dam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Dam scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Douglas throws an elbow but misses.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
Douglas landing knees to the body.
Van Dam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Douglas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Dam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Dam!
Van Dam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
Douglas lands an elbow just above Van Dam 's eye.
Van Dam is looking to control Douglas's arms but Douglas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Dam has his back to the ropes.
Douglas wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Dam fails to land.
Douglas lands an elbow inside that Van Dam shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Douglas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Dam's brow.
Van Dam swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Douglas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Douglas as Van Dam tries to tie him up.
Douglas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Dam's defenses.
Douglas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Dam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Dam misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
Douglas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Dam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Douglas.
Douglas lands an elbow just above Van Dam 's eye.
Douglas lands an elbow that stopped Van Dam in his tracks for a moment.
Douglas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Dam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Dam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas lands an elbow inside that Van Dam shrugs off.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas lands a nice elbow.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Douglas.
Van Dam has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Douglas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Dam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Dam lands a right hand.
Douglas misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Douglas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Dam's brow.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Dam trying to control the position but instead, Douglas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Dam into the ropes.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the temple.
Douglas lands a damaging elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Douglas pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Dam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Douglas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Douglas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Dam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Dam blocks the elbow strike.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dam avoids the elbow strike from Douglas, against the ropes.
A short left from Van Dam.
Douglas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Van Dam is trying to keep an underhook but Douglas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Douglas trying to control from half guard but Van Dam is working away.
Douglas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Dam is trying to escape back to his feet but Douglas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stands up.
Douglas moves out of range as Van Dam throws a body kick.
Douglas is looking to chop away at Van Dam's legs.
Douglas throws a lazy head kick
and Van Dam counters with a big head kick but Douglas shrugs it off.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches.
Douglas missing with knees to the body.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Douglas.
Van Dam takes a shot to the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas lands an elbow inside.
Douglas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Dam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Douglas lands an elbow inside that Van Dam shrugs off.
Douglas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Douglas crunches a lovely knee into Van Dam's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Douglas.
Douglas lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Dam misses with the head strike.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Dam.
Van Dam gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Douglas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Dam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Douglas lands a right hand.
Douglas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Douglas missing with knees to the body.
Van Dam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dam blocks the elbow strike.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
Van Dam stalling in the clinch but Douglas improves position.
Van Dam working aggressively here.
Douglas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Dam effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Claude Van Dam.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Brian Douglas!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Brian Douglas!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Brian Douglas!
Brian Douglas wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Foxall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Foxall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foxall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Foxall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foxall's guard.
Foxall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foxall's guard.
Thompson won't allow Foxall to sweep him here.
Foxall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson tries to stand but Foxall is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thompson won't allow Foxall to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Foxall is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Foxall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foxall trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Foxall is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Foxall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson tries to stand and escape but Foxall is controlling the position.
Thompson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foxall trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foxall on the ground.
Foxall wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Foxall is pressing down on Thompson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Foxall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson pushes Foxall up against the ropes in a clinch.
Foxall looking for a takedown.
Foxall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foxall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Foxall works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Foxall is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand but Foxall has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Foxall looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Thompson wanted to stand there but Foxall had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but instead Foxall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Foxall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foxall pushing down on Thompson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foxall.
Foxall wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Foxall seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pushes Foxall off looking to stand but Foxall dives back in and keeps control.
Foxall is controlling the pace.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Foxall is controlling him
Foxall is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Foxall prevents Thompson from standing back up.
Foxall trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
Tom Foxall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thompson closes the distance but Foxall moves to the side
and Foxall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Foxall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Foxall seems content to control.
Thompson is staying active underneath Foxall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foxall wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Foxall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Foxall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Mickey Thompson!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Mickey Thompson!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Mickey Thompson!
Mickey Thompson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Angel Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Stone is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Angel Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone connects with the punch.
Stone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Stone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a huge right that knocks Gonzalez out cold! Stone is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Stone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers.
Hendricks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendricks has a takedown stuffed.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Josh Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks dives in and grabs Rodgers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodgers pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodgers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodgers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodgers tries to avoid it but Hendricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodgers to the ground. Rodgers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Hendricks or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodgers which made him look bad.
Rodgers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rodgers as Hendricks shoots in.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers misses with a double jab.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the head.
Rodgers cracks Hendricks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing.
Hendricks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendricks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rodgers pushes Hendricks off looking to stand but Hendricks dives back in and keeps control.
Rodgers won't allow Hendricks to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers wants to get back to his feet.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendricks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendricks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Hendricks working over Rodgers with some ground and pound. Rodgers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hendricks is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Hendricks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rodgers trying to remain calm as Hendricks controls from the top position.
Hendricks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks landing strikes.
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!
Hendricks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rodgers is avoiding damage well.
Hendricks grinds an elbow into Rodgers's temple.
Hendricks is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Hendricks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks working the head with strikes.
Hendricks working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hendricks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodgers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendricks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodgers sprawls well initially but Hendricks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rodgers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendricks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendricks.
Hendricks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendricks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Hendricks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks slips a nice elbow through Rodgers's hands, connecting with Rodgers's forehead.
Hendricks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Hendricks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodgers defending well though.
Josh Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks wants to take a breather but Rodgers is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendricks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hendricks.
Hendricks throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodgers can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendricks.
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Hendricks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendricks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendricks lands with a punch from half guard.
Hendricks trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendricks.
Rodgers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hendricks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hendricks lands a nice short elbow.
Hendricks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hendricks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hendricks dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Rodgers.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Hendricks or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodgers which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Hendricks stands and throws Rodgers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Hendricks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodgers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks looks up at the clock and then as Rodgers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hendricks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hendricks tries to score with some ground and pound. Rodgers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hendricks landing strikes.
Hendricks is putting a hurting on Rodgers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hendricks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hendricks is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands some shots froms side control.
Hendricks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hendricks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hendricks lands some shots froms side control.
Hendricks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hendricks lands a few punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hendricks is chipping away with strikes.
Hendricks working the head and body with strikes.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Hendricks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hendricks scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodgers dodges the ground and pound from Hendricks.
Rodgers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodgers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rodgers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
Hendricks lands a nice forearm strike.
Hendricks wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Hendricks crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendricks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Josh Hendricks!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Josh Hendricks!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Josh Hendricks!
Josh Hendricks wins by unanimous decision!
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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