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XFA Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MarkFour Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Dudzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MarkFour Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Dudzinski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dudzinski got wobbled bad by a big combination! Arona presses forward with punches and knees until Dudzinski stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dudzinski closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MarkFour Arona!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Behnke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Chapmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Chapmen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edmund Behnke's chin.
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173 lbs
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174 lbs
1 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Behnke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Chapmen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapmen throws a right and a left that Behnke avoids nicely.
Behnke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapmen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Behnke tries to close the distance and clinch but Chapmen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Behnke tries to clinch up.
Chapmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Behnke tries for a takedown but Chapmen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapmen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Behnke circles away quickly and effectively.
Behnke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapmen throws a one two combo.
Chapmen tries to clinch but Behnke moves out of range.
Behnke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapmen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chapmen tries to clinch up but Behnke circles away and keeps his distance.
Behnke moves in looking to clinch but Chapmen pushes him off.
Chapmen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Behnke.
Chapmen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Behnke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chapmen wants to clinch.
Behnke is looking to clinch but Chapmen is avoiding it.
Behnke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Behnke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapmen as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapmen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Behnke counters by moving into the clinch.
Behnke throws a head punch that misses.
Chapmen can't get the takedown.
Behnke taking a breather.
Chapmen jumps guard but Behnke stands there with Chapmen around his waist. Chapmen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Behnke.
Behnke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chapmen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmund Behnke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Behnke tries to clinch there but Chapmen circles away.
Behnke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapmen.
Chapmen swats away the attempt to clinch by Behnke.
Chapmen throws a right hand that Behnke ducks under and follows up with a left that Behnke also avoids with ease.
Behnke misses with a takedown attempt - Chapmen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chapmen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Behnke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Behnke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chapmen sprawls well. Chapmen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Behnke gets slowly back to his feet.
Behnke is breathing heavily.
Chapmen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Behnke shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapmen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chapmen closes the distance but Behnke moves to the side
and Behnke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chapmen is trying to drag Behnke to the mat but Behnke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chapmen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Behnke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chapmen tries to pull guard but Behnke holds him up against the cage and eventually Chapmen drops back down to his feet.
Behnke is pressed up against the cage. Chapmen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Behnke down to the mat. Behnke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Chapmen does no damage.
Freddy Chapmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapmen moves in looking to clinch but Behnke pushes him off.
Behnke tries for a takedown but Chapmen circles away easily
and Chapmen counters with a left and a right that stings Behnke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapmen. Behnke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Behnke doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapmen circles away.
Behnke darts in and clinches Chapmen up against the cage.
Behnke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Behnke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chapmen blocks it with crossed arms.
Chapmen managing to block the knees to the body from Behnke.
Chapmen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Behnke.
Chapmen tries to pull guard but Behnke holds him up against the cage and eventually Chapmen drops back down to his feet.
Behnke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chapmen backwards.
Behnke looking to slow down the pace here.
Chapmen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Behnke walks away with a smile on his face. Chapmen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chapmen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Behnke.
Behnke tries to clinch there but Chapmen circles away.
Chapmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chapmen swats away the attempt to clinch by Behnke.
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.
Behnke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chapmen but Chapmen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chapmen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Behnke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chapmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Behnke shoots in but no luck this time.
Behnke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chapmen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Behnke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Behnke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chapmen, pushing him back against the cage.
Behnke is trying to maintain a safe position but Chapmen gets an underhook and turns Behnke into the cage.
Behnke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Behnke missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Behnke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chapmen tries to pull guard but Behnke holds him up against the cage and eventually Chapmen drops back down to his feet.
Behnke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapmen fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Chapmen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Behnke tries to clinch up.
Chapmen tries to clinch but Behnke is having none of it.
Chapmen looks to land a combination but Behnke avoids it well.
Chapmen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chapmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Behnke tries to clinch up but Chapmen circles away and keeps his distance.
Edmund Behnke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapmen tries to clinch but Behnke moves out of range.
Chapmen swats away the attempt to clinch by Behnke.
Chapmen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapmen tries to clinch but Behnke is having none of it.
Chapmen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapmen throws a series of punches but Behnke moves out of range.
Behnke wants to clinch up but Chapmen keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Behnke with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Chapmen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmund Behnke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Chapmen does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapmen swats away the attempt to clinch by Behnke.
Chapmen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Behnke is looking to clinch.
Behnke moves into range and clinches up with Chapmen.
Behnke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Behnke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chapmen up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Behnke.
Chapmen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Behnke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Behnke gets control of Chapmen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Behnke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chapmen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chapmen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Behnke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Behnke has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapmen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Behnke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Behnke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Behnke wants to control from the top but Chapmen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapmen working for submissions but it's allowed Behnke to get to half guard.
Behnke wants to pass the guard but Chapmen is defending well.
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.
Chapmen actively working from the bottom here.
Chapmen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Behnke jumps into side control!
Behnke throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chapmen tries to improve position but can't.
Behnke wants to stand but Chapmen has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chapmen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Behnke stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Behnke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chapmen keeps the fight on the outside.
Chapmen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chapmen looks to land a combination but Behnke avoids it well.
Chapmen slaps away a takedown attempt from Behnke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chapmen tries to clinch but Behnke is having none of it.
Chapmen keeps the fight on the outside.
Behnke clinches up against the cage.
Behnke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chapmen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Behnke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Behnke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Behnke stalling the fight.
Chapmen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Behnke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chapmen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edmund Behnke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Chapmen.
Behnke decides to pull guard.
Chapmen has gone for a leg lock! Behnke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chapmen's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapmen keeping full guard, as Behnke tries to pass.
Chapmen keeping moving, preventing Behnke from controlling successfully.
Behnke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chapmen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chapmen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Behnke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapmen is keeping the position for now.
Chapmen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Behnke!
Chapmen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Behnke has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Behnke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapmen working for a triangle but Behnke defends it easily.
Behnke wants to stand but Chapmen is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Behnke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chapmen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Behnke has managed to get both his arms back between Chapmen's legs - danger averted.
Chapmen looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapmen, not yet.
Behnke wants to control from the top but Chapmen keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Behnke passes Chapmen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Behnke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 Edmund Behnke.
I think Behnke 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Behnke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Karenst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Krooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krooker's choice of entrance music: Kasparov - Keep Going. The key to victory for Jim Karenst has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Karenst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Klaus Krooker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karenst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krooker in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Karenst.
Some wild striking there from Karenst.
Karenst looks to land a combination but Krooker avoids it well.
Karenst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karenst works Krooker's body with a nice hook.
Krooker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karenst cracks a nice hook into Krooker's ribs.
Krooker misses with an uppercut
and Karenst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karenst throws a nice looking combination but Krooker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karenst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krooker looks gassed!
Krooker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Karenst.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karenst scores with a jab to the body.
Krooker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jim Karenst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karenst lands a hook that stumbles Krooker back into the cage. Karenst follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Krooker to the canvas! Karenst pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Krooker has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Karenst!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy's entrance music is Two Steps From Hell - To Glory . A fine choice. Francis Troy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddown!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy throws a lazy uppercut
and Liddown counters with a right hand to the body.
Liddown misses with a straight left.
Liddown looks to land a combination but Troy avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Liddown blocks the low kick.
Troy wants to clinch but Liddown slips to the side
and Liddown counters with a three punch combo that has Troy backing up. Troy nods at Liddown to acknowledge the strikes.
Troy wants to clinch up but Liddown keeps it at a distance.
Liddown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Troy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liddown's knee momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Troy. Liddown shrugs it off though.
Liddown looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troy lands with a nice body kick.
Troy throws out a loose jab but Liddown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troy tries to clinch there but Liddown circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Troy.
Troy darts in trying to clinch
letting Liddown counter with a right hand.
Troy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troy throws a wild body kick that Liddown sees coming a mile off.
Troy has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddown avoids the damage to the body.
Troy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Liddown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Troy connects with a knee to the head.
Liddown managing to block the knees to the body from Troy.
Liddown managing to block the knees to the body from Troy.
Troy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Troy lands a good knee to the midsection. Liddown won't want to take too many of those.
Troy lands a knee to the head.
Troy tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddown avoids the damage to the body.
Troy lands a good knee to the midsection. Liddown won't want to take too many of those.
Liddown managing to block the knees to the body from Troy.
Troy scores a nice knee to the body.
Troy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddown tries to circle away but Troy has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Troy missing with knees to the body.
Troy can't get the takedown.
Liddown is trying to break the clinch but Troy has him pressed against the cage.
Troy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Troy trying to land knees to the body.
Troy lands a good knee to the midsection. Liddown won't want to take too many of those.
Troy prevents Liddown from breaking the clinch.
Troy struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddown controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Troy.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Troy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liddown.
Troy lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Troy obliges.
Troy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Troy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liddown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Troy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddown avoiding damage as Troy throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy prevents Liddown from breaking the clinch.
Troy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Troy has Liddown pressed against the cage, preventing Liddown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Troy.
Troy looking for a takedown.
Liddown avoiding damage as Troy throws knees to the body.
Liddown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Troy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Troy has Liddown pressed against the cage, preventing Liddown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liddown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Troy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Troy missing with knees to the body.
Troy is working for takedown but Liddown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Troy is trying to drag Liddown to the mat but Liddown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Troy missing with knees to the body.
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.
Liddown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liddown misses with a looping right.
Liddown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Troy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Troy catches Liddown right on the button with a cross.
Troy misses with a right hand
and Liddown counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Troy.
Troy throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddown.
Troy thuds his shin into the meat of Liddown's side.
Troy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Troy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Troy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Liddown.
Troy throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liddown avoiding damage as Troy throws knees to the body.
Liddown avoiding damage as Troy throws knees to the body.
Liddown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liddown managing to block the knees to the body from Troy.
Troy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liddown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Troy crunches a lovely knee into Liddown's ribcage.
Liddown managing to block the knees to the body from Troy.
Liddown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Troy tries a body shot but Liddown blocks it.
Troy landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Troy missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Troy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Troy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liddown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troy misses with an uppercut
and Liddown counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Liddown.
Some wild striking there from Liddown.
Good exchange - Troy coming out on top.
Liddown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liddown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troy moves into the clinch.
Troy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Troy tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddown avoids the damage to the body.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Liddown is trying to force a seperation but Troy has the dominant position.
Troy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liddown is defending well for now.
Troy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liddown.
Liddown wants to break free but Troy has control.
Troy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liddown pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Troy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Troy eats them both and turns towards Liddown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Liddown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Troy.
Liddown throws a jab but it's blocked by Troy.
Troy moves in looking to clinch but Liddown pushes him off.
Troy throws a lazy right hand but Liddown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Troy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy 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.
Troy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Troy misses with a body shot
and Liddown counters with a one-two to the body.
Troy wants to clinch.
Liddown slips a straight right by Troy.
Troy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liddown throws a one two combo.
Liddown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Francis Troy is winning the standup battle so far.
Troy misses with a head kick.
Troy lands with a nice body kick.
Liddown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddown tries to bum rush Troy with a series of wild strikes but Troy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Francis Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troy rushes Liddown and presses him up against the cage.
Troy tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddown avoids the damage to the body.
Troy looking to throw knees to the head but Liddown is blocking nicely.
Liddown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Troy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liddown.
Liddown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Troy.
Liddown breaks from the clinch.
Liddown misses with a two punch combination.
Troy darts in and clinches Liddown up against the cage.
Liddown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Troy tries to land a knee to the head but Liddown blocks with his arms.
Liddown avoiding damage as Troy throws knees to the body.
Liddown has had enough of the clinch but Troy keeps him there for the moment.
Liddown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Troy.
Troy darts in trying to clinch
and Liddown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Troy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Troy misses with a body kick.
Liddown throws a jab when Troy was well out of range.
Liddown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Troy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liddown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Troy - that will leave a mark!
Liddown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Troy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Troy fakes the leg kick and cracks Liddown in the body.
Liddown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Troy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liddown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Troy misses with a kick to the body.
Troy tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Troy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Troy tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddown misses with the combination.
Liddown keeps the fight on the outside.
Troy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Troy misses the jab.
Liddown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Troy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab by Liddown.
A big right from Liddown misses.
Troy lands with a nice body kick.
Troy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liddown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy moves into the clinch.
Liddown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Troy trying to land knees to the body.
Liddown is trying to break the clinch but Troy has him pressed against the cage.
Troy lands with a left to the head.
Troy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liddown avoids it.
Liddown managing to block the knees to the body from Troy.
Troy looking to throw knees to the head but Liddown is blocking nicely.
Troy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liddown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Troy tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddown avoids the damage to the body.
Troy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Liddown avoiding damage as Troy throws knees to the body.
Troy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddown can do to turn this around?
Liddown breaks from the clinch.
Liddown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Francis Troy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddown lands a head shot.
Troy tries to clinch but Liddown is having none of it.
Liddown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Troy tries to clinch up.
Francis Troy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Troy is looking to clinch but Liddown is avoiding it.
Liddown connects with a crisp jab.
Troy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Troy goes for a takedown attempt but Liddown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liddown cracks Troy with an open hand slap.
Troy scores with a three punch combo!
Liddown looks to land a combination but Troy avoids it well.
Troy tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Troy.
Troy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Troy tries to clinch there but Liddown circles away.
Troy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Troy lands with a slapping head kick.
Liddown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Troy misses with a hook.
Troy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troy doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddown circles away.
Liddown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liddown fails to land with a series of punches.
Troy tries to clinch up.
Troy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuck Liddown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy tests Liddown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Troy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Troy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Troy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pep has chosen Spandau Ballet - Gold as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
140 lbs
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132 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a poor cross that misses
and Pep decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killer's guard.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Pep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killer is keeping the position for now.
Pep throws and elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pep's guard. Nice move by Killer!
Pep wants to hit a switch here but Killer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pep there!
Pep is desperately trying to improve his position but Killer has a good base and remains in mount.
Pep slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pep wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Killer is keen to just control but Pep is a slippery customer.
Pep is trying to get back to full guard.
Killer wants to stand up but Pep is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killer pulls his head out easily.
Killer passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pep working to try and regain half guard.
Killer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pep is looking to escape.
Killer looking for a guillotine from mount but Pep is having none of it.
Pep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pep bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Killer keeping moving, preventing Pep from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pep has Killer in his guard.
Killer pushing down on Pep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pep's head.
Killer tries to stand and escape but Pep is controlling the position.
Killer prevents Pep from improving his position.
Killer wants to take a breather but Pep is having none of it.
Pep is looking to improve his position.
Pep trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking to finish Pep with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pep!
Killer dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Pep that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Willie Pep has been cut.
Killer tries to control but Pep wriggling away.
BOOM! Killer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That has opened up Willie Pep's cut even more.
Killer wants to finish this one by submission but Pep is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Killer.
Pep tries to reverse the position but Killer maintains control.
Killer with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pep gets back to half guard.
Pep looks gassed!
Killer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pep wants to improve his position but Killer is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to work for an arm triangle but Pep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Killer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Killer is working away from the top position though.
Pep is in trouble now - Killer has advanced to mount!
Killer working for a submission but Pep is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pep really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaobon Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willie Pep's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Killer 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.
Pep throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killer throws a combination that misses
and Pep counters with a takedown into side control.
Killer tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Killer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pep tries to move to mount but Killer blocks the move with his legs.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Pep drags him back down.
Pep goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Killer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pep but great work by Killer.
Killer lands some shots froms side control.
Pep tries to buck Killer off but Killer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer wants to control but Pep is keeping him busy.
Pep prevents Killer from improving position.
Pep tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Killer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pep gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Killer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaobon Killer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pep working to try and regain half guard.
Pep is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killer scoring with strikes but Pep is staying in there.
Pep taking shots to the head.
Killer tries to control but Pep wriggling away.
Killer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Killer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pep is wriggling around trying to escape.
Killer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pep is looking to escape.
Killer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The cut above Willie Pep's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer controlling from the full mount.
Killer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Willie Pep's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Willie Pep's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaobon Killer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gold Member (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
2 - 11 - 0 |
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135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gold Member!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Walker!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Member pushes him off.
Member lands with a shot to the body.
Member thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Member avoids a punch combination nicely.
Member throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
Member lands a jab-cross combination.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Member swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Member slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Member circles away.
Walker rushes Member and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Member avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Member breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker tries to clinch up but Member circles away and keeps his distance.
Member tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Member.
Walker wants to clinch up but Member keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Member darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Member misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker wants to clinch
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to clinch up but Member circles away and keeps his distance.
Member blocks a head kick by Walker.
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Member has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walker looks gassed!
Member wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Walker wants to control but Member is keeping him busy.
Walker has hold of Member's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Member tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Walker cranks the arm and Member screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Member, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Terry Walker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Gonad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banica Corvina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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27
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Gonad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banica Corvina!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corvina lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Buster Gonad has been cut.
Gonad has his takedown stuffed
and Corvina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corvina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonad circles away.
Gonad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corvina lands a slapping body shot.
Gonad is breathing heavily.
Corvina punishes Gonad's body with a nice straight punch.
Corvina jabs Gonad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corvina cracks Gonad with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gonad looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Corvina finish him?
Corvina steps in with a hook that catches Gonad right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Corvina follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gonad looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banica Corvina!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ibragim Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franjo Tahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibragim Ibragimov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
267 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibragim Ibragimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franjo Tahi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibragimov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tahi counters with a one-two to the body.
Ibragimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tahi counters with a straight right hand.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tahi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibragimov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tahi counters with a straight right hand.
Ibragimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibragimov looks to clinch
letting Tahi counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Ibragimov slams his shin into Tahi's torso.
Ibragimov tries to clinch but Tahi is having none of it.
Ibragimov tries to clinch up.
Ibragimov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Franjo Tahi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibragimov tries to clinch up but Tahi circles away and keeps his distance.
Tahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch.
Ibragimov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibragimov lands a big head kick that sends Tahi tumbling to the mat! Ibragimov takes a step backwards and waves Tahi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tahi is rocked!
Tahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tahi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibragimov finish him?
Ibragimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tahi seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragimov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibragimov tries to clinch up.
Tahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibragimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tahi scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tahi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ibragim Ibragimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibragimov blocks the leg kick.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch but Tahi is avoiding it.
Ibragimov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Tahi scores with a four punch combination!
Ibragimov tries to clinch up.
Ibragimov wants to clinch
and Ibragimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibragimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Tahi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov drives through and clinches with Tahi against the cage.
Tahi tries to break the clinch but Ibragimov is controlling the position.
Tahi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tahi looks gassed!
Ibragimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibragimov lands with a left to the head.
Ibragimov stalls.
Ibragimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ibragimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibragimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibragimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibragimov successfully pulls guard.
Tahi is looking to stand up but Ibragimov won't let him.
Tahi gets to his feet - Ibragimov follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ibragimov connects with the punch.
Ibragimov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tahi swivels and escapes.
Ibragimov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibragimov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tahi swivels and escapes.
Ibragimov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tahi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibragim Ibragimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Ibragimov or perhaps it was just good defense by Tahi which made him look bad.
Ibragimov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ibragimov closes the distance but Tahi moves to the side
and Tahi counters with a one-two to the body.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch but Tahi is avoiding it.
Ibragimov jabs Tahi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibragimov tries to clinch up but Tahi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibragimov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tahi back to the cage. Ibragimov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tahi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibragimov moves in looking to clinch but Tahi pushes him off.
Ibragimov scores with a head kick.
Ibragimov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tahis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibragimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ibragimov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tahi counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ibragimov.
Tahi walks into a straight right hand from Ibragimov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibragimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Ibragimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franjo Tahi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch but Tahi is avoiding it.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibragimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibragimov shoots in but Tahi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Tahi.
Ibragimov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tahi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibragimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibragimov looks to clinch
and Tahi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibragimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibragimov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibragimov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tahi.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibragimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Tahi counters with a series of strikes. Ibragimov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibragimov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ibragimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tahi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibragimov tries to clinch but Tahi is having none of it.
Tahi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibragim Ibragimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibragimov tries to clinch but Tahi moves out of range.
Tahi wants to clinch up but Ibragimov keeps it at a distance.
Ibragimov throws a lazy head kick
and Tahi counters with a single leg into guard. Ibragimov didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ibragimov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ibragimov has escaped and now he's on top!
Ibragimov wants to stand and escape but instead Tahi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibragimov scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahi misses with the combination.
Tahi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ibragim Ibragimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tahi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibragimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibragimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibragimov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tahi as he jumps to the side.
Ibragimov tries to clinch up.
Ibragimov clinches up with Tahi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ibragimov lands an elbow inside that Tahi shrugs off.
Ibragimov wants to stall.
Ibragimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibragimov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ibragimov moves into range and clinches up with Tahi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tahi blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibragimov lands an elbow that stopped Tahi in his tracks for a moment.
Ibragimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tahis head.
Ibragimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tahi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ibragimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tahi can do to turn this around?
Ibragimov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibragimov lands a nice uppercut.
Ibragimov lands an uppercut.
Ibragimov lands an elbow inside.
Ibragimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibragimov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibragimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tahi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibragimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tahi keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibragimov tries to clinch up but Tahi circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibragimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibragimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Ibragimov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franjo Tahi'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. And we move into the final round!
Tahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tahi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibragimov counters with a head kick. That will keep Tahi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tahi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tahi blocks a head kick by Ibragimov.
Tahi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibragimov tries to clinch up.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch but Tahi is avoiding it.
Tahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibragimov.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tahi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tahi blocks a head kick by Ibragimov.
Ibragimov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tahi tries to sprawl out of it but Ibragimov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tahi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ibragimov wants to clinch but Tahi slips to the side
and Tahi counters with a series of strikes. Ibragimov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibragimov throws a lazy head kick
and Tahi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tahi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ibragim Ibragimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibragimov misses with a hook
and Tahi counters with a straight right hand.
Ibragimov tries to clinch there but Tahi circles away.
Ibragimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tahi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibragimov thinking.
Tahi lands with a right hand.
Ibragimov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ibragimov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibragimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahi lands the left hand.
Tahi keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibragimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tahi throws a combination. Ibragimov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ibragimov scores with a head kick. Tahi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tahi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tahi counters with a series of strikes. Ibragimov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch but Tahi is avoiding it.
Ibragimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibragimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tahi counters with a left and a right that stings Ibragimov.
Ibragimov closes the distance and pushes Tahi back into the cage.
Tahi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ibragimov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ibragimov.
Ibragimov trying to stall but Tahi improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibragimov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tahi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ibragimov misses with a combination
and Tahi counters with a two punch combo.
Ibragimov lands with a slapping head kick.
Ibragimov lands with a kick to the temple. Tahi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ibragimov tries to clinch but Tahi moves away
and Tahi counters with a two punch combo.
Tahi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ibragimov is looking to clinch.
Ibragimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tahi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibragimov wants to clinch.
Ibragimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ibragimov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibragimov breaks from the clinch.
Ibragimov shoots in for a double leg but Tahi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibragim Ibragimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibragimov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibragim Ibragimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibragimov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ibragimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibragimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tahi counters with a two punch combo.
Tahi is looking to clinch but Ibragimov is avoiding it.
Ibragimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibragimov throws a head kick that half lands.
Good shot there by Ibragimov.
Tahi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibragimov darts in and clinches Tahi up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibragimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tahi backwards.
Ibragimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franjo Tahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Tahi as Ibragimov shoots in.
Tahi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibragimov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ibragimov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibragim Ibragimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibragimov, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibragim Ibragimov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motumba Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Point - One of a Kind. Motumba Zulu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Masakatsu Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motumba Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki shoots in but Zulu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Suzuki on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakatsu Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zulu comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Suzuki stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Zulu is on him like rabid pit bull! Suzuki slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motumba Zulu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nuevo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dp Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with "Get It On The Floor" DMX Feat. Swizz Beatz blaring out of the sound system. Tatum has chosen Motorhead - The Game as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nuevo Sanchez 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuevo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dp Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Tatum controlling from the full mount.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Tatum has a good base and remains in mount.
Tatum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tatum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum content to control rather than advance.
Tatum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tatum trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dp Tatum was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a shoot takedown. Sanchez fights it but they end up in guard.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Tatum trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Tatum stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Tatum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tatum!
Tatum can't escape the position.
Tatum tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez fails to advance to Tatum's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatum tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Tatum holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sanchez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Sanchez looking to control but Tatum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tatum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez misses with a head shot.
Sanchez is looking to work his way around to Tatum's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tatum tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez trying to control but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum is trying desperately to improve position.
Tatum is controlling an arm, preventing Sanchez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Tatum to control.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sanchez trying to control but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez trying to control but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dp Tatum 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.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Nuevo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tatum is looking to sweep but instead, Sanchez has passed into half guard.
Tatum trying to control here.
Tatum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Tatum defends it.
Tatum is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanchez from advancing position.
Sanchez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tatum is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuevo Sanchez!
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