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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentijn Sammens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenon Styper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sammens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to PRIDE FC - Opening. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Sammens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zenon Styper!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammens lands a front kick.
Sammens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Styper throws an off balance right hand
and Sammens counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Sammens looking to finish!
Styper is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Styper is still in real trouble! Can Sammens finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sammens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Styper seems to have recovered his senses.
Sammens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Styper keeping moving, preventing Sammens from controlling successfully.
Styper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sammens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sammens throwing strikes but missing.
Sammens throws and elbow that misses. Styper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sammens's guard. Nice move by Styper!
Sammens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zenon Styper was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sammens looks for the body kick but Styper saw that one coming.
Sammens lands with a nice body kick.
Styper looks gassed!
Styper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sammens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sammens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammens throws a sloppy head kick and Styper moves out of range easily.
Styper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Zenon Styper has been cut.
Styper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sammens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zenon Styper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sammens lands a big shot that drops Styper! Can he finish him?
Sammens thows a big elbow that misses.
Sammens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sammens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Styper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Styper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sammens is looking to work some ground and pound but Styper has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sammens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sammens postures up in Styper's guard and throws a big left but Styper blocks it.
Sammens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sammens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Styper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Sammens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sammens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sammens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sammens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styper is keeping the position for now.
Sammens is looking to work some ground and pound but Styper has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sammens postures up in Styper's guard and throws a big left but Styper blocks it.
Sammens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentijn Sammens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zenon Styper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sammens fails with the takedown.
Sammens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sammens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sammens misses with the body kick
and Sammens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Styper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Styper throws a series of strikes that have Sammens backpedaling.
Styper moves out of range as Sammens throws a body kick.
Styper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sammens. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Styper.
Sammens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Styper can do to turn this around?
Sammens scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Sammens scores with a four punch combination!
Styper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sammens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sammens.
Sammens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sammens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sammens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Styper counters with a stiff right hand.
Styper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sammens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sammens lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Sammens misses.
Sammens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sammens misses with a straight right.
A combination from Styper does no damage.
Sammens throws a head kick that Styper semi-blocks.
Styper throws a nice looking combination but Sammens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Styper misses with a combination
and Sammens counters with a body kick that stops Styper in his tracks momentarily.
Sammens throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammens misses with a body kick.
Valentijn Sammens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Styper misses.
Sammens throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sammens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sammens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Styper.
Styper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Sammens slams his shin into Styper's torso.
Styper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sammens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sammens scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sammens.
Sammens throws a right hand that Styper ducks under and follows up with a left that Styper also avoids with ease.
Styper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Styper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Styper stalling.
Styper tries to break free but Sammens pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Styper managing to block the knees to the body from Sammens.
Sammens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Styper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Styper blocks the elbow strike.
Styper avoids a wild elbow strike from Sammens.
Sammens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Styper jumps into guard, dragging Sammens to the mat.
Sammens throws a strike but Styper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sammens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Styper's guard.
Styper wants to get back to his feet but Sammens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Styper keeping full guard, as Sammens tries to pass.
Sammens throwing strikes from guard but Styper blocks nicely.
Sammens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sammens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentijn Sammens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zenon Styper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sammens throws a right hand that Styper ducks under and follows up with a left that Styper also avoids with ease.
Styper throws a series of strikes that have Sammens backpedaling.
Sammens lands with a nice body kick.
Sammens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Styper circles away quickly and effectively.
Styper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sammens.
Valentijn Sammens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sammens misses with a left hand
and Styper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Styper lands a shoulder strike.
Sammens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Styper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sammens is trying to break free.
Styper avoiding damage as Sammens throws knees to the body.
Sammens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Styper avoids it.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sammens fakes the leg kick and cracks Styper in the body.
Sammens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Styper counters with a left and a right that stings Sammens.
Styper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sammens lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sammens thows a leg kick but Styper checks it
and Styper counters with a left and a right that stings Sammens.
Sammens throws a combination that misses
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Styper.
Styper breaks from the clinch.
Styper throws a series of punches but Sammens avoids them all with ease.
Sammens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Styper tries to clinch there but Sammens circles away.
Sammens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick by Sammens misses
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Sammens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Styper is defending well for now.
Styper breaks the clinch.
Styper moves into range and clinches up with Sammens.
Sammens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Styper.
Styper managing to block the knees to the body from Sammens.
Styper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sammens throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styper rushes Sammens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Styper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sammens throws a sloppy head kick and Styper moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Styper.
Styper moves in looking to clinch but Sammens pushes him off.
Sammens throws a head kick but Styper moves out of range.
Sammens looks for the body kick but Styper saw that one coming.
Styper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sammens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Styper is looking to clinch.
Styper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sammens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Styper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sammens connects with a body shot that sends Styper's belly button to the back.
Sammens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Styper's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sammens. Styper shrugs it off though.
Valentijn Sammens is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Sammens does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sammens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Styper misses with a series of wild punches.
Sammens moves away from the strike by Styper.
Sammens misses with a body kick.
Sammens misses with a head kick.
Sammens is looking to land body kicks.
Styper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Styper duly obliges.
Sammens connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sammens.
Left hook, right uppercut from Styper.
Sammens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styper. That did some damage!
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.
Sammens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Styper counters with a left and a right that stings Sammens.
Sammens cracks Styper with an open hand slap.
Styper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sammens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Styper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sammens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Styper throws a right hand that Sammens ducks under and follows up with a left that Sammens also avoids with ease.
Styper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sammens.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sammens!
Styper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sammens is looking to slow Styper down with leg kicks.
Sammens throws a push kick but Styper slaps the foot to one side.
Valentijn Sammens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sammens lands a front kick.
Styper misses with a double jab
and Sammens counters with a two punch combo.
Sammens throws a shot from downtown. Styper moves away and avoids it.
Zenon Styper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammens misses with an uppercut
and Styper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 Valentijn Sammens.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sammens, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentijn Sammens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ian Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with the combination.
Frank James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
James moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdock throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for James.
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James blocks a leg kick.
James tries to work over Murdock's front leg with a kick but Murdock checks it.
Murdock wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from James misses.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murdock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as James stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Murdock follows into mount!
James is rocked!
It looks like Frank James has been cut.
James is looking to get to half guard.
James is still in real trouble! Can Murdock finish him?
James looks gassed!
James manages to regain half guard. Good work.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Murdock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murdock is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
Murdock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Murdock thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Murdock tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James.
James is trying to stand up here but Murdock is controlling him well.
Murdock wants to stand up but James is controlling the position.
Murdock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
Murdock trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Murdock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murdock pulls his head out easily.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murdock pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murdock wants to stand but James has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Murdock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James missing with punches from the bottom.
Murdock tries to stand and escape but James is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James punching from the bottom.
It looks like Murdock is going to stand back up.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murdock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murdock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Murdock stands up from James's guard - Murdock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murdock wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Murdock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank James's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James misses with a combination
and Murdock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frank James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Murdock throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murdock.
James misses with an uppercut.
James checks the leg kick.
Murdock tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Murdock slips a straight right by James.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Murdock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock throws a low kick but it's checked well by James.
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
James is breathing heavily.
Murdock defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Murdock swings widly with a right hand
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Murdock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown but Murdock shows good takedown defense.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
James throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock thumps James with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
Ian Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
James avoids the body shot from Murdock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdock.
Murdock throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock throws a low kick but James avoids it.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murdocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murdock.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murdock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ian Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Nice takedown defense from Murdock. No joy for James on that attempt.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
Murdock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
James moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. James is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murdock to score with a decent uppercut.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murdock tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James checks a leg kick.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James jabs at Murdock's body.
James scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Murdock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murdock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
James lands with a nice combination. Murdock backs away looking to recover.
James looks to land a combination. Murdock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murdock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
No joy there for Murdock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murdock throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murdock.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murdock on the side of the head.
Murdock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.
James connects with the punch.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
James throws a chopping leg kick but Murdock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murdock connects with the punch.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
James avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Murdock slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdock tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdock to the ground. Murdock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Murdock tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and James counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by James.
Murdock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Ian Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank James.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murdock.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdock which made him look bad.
James takes a kick to the side of the head.
James cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Murdock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Murdock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Murdock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James throws a lazy right hand but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murdock lands a head kick. James smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
James throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murdock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ian Murdock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murdock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Frank James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murdock, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Murdock!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Dudzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marek Dudzinski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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164 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Dudzinski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudzinski gets caught napping as Webb dives in and scores a takedown. Dudzinski manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb wants to get up but he can't break Dudzinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Webb content to stall in guard here.
Dudzinski working for a triangle but Webb defends it easily.
Dudzinski pulls Webb in to control the position.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudzinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Webb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Webb avoids a kick to the body.
Dudzinski throws a nice looking combination but Webb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudzinski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Webb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dudzinski looking for subs off his back but Webb has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dudzinski looking for submissions off his back.
Dudzinski actively working from the bottom here.
Webb passes the guard and advances to mount!
Webb with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb controlling the position easily from mount.
Webb unloading with bombs!
Webb wants to finish this one by submission but Dudzinski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Webb.
Webb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Webb with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a big shot there that rocks Dudzinski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Webb looking to control but Dudzinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dudzinski tries to reverse the position but Webb maintains control.
Dudzinski wants to hold on but Webb pushes him away.
Webb controlling from mount.
Webb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dudzinski is looking to escape.
Dudzinski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Webb.
Webb is breathing heavily.
Dudzinski gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudzinski is not content to let Webb control the position.
Dudzinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dudzinski wants to control but Webb is keeping busy.
Webb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dudzinski throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Webb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dudzinski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Webb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Webb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dudzinski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dudzinski throws a right and a left that Webb avoids nicely.
Dudzinski throws a nice looking combination but Webb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Webb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dudzinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Webb wants to control but Dudzinski is keeping him busy.
Webb working away.
Dudzinski gets back to half guard.
Dudzinski is trying to maintain the position but Webb is very close to passing his half guard.
Dudzinski actively working from the bottom here.
Dudzinski wants to control but Webb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Webb seems content to control.
Dudzinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dudzinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Webb tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dudzinski controls his leg.
Dudzinski 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 Webb. Oh but Dudzinski has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Webb goes limp - he's gone! Dudzinski jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marek Dudzinski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Behnke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Andruszkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Andruszkiewicz's choice of entrance music: Nine - Make Or Take feat. Smooth Da Hustler . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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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 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Andruszkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnke darts in trying to clinch
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
Andruszkiewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Behnke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Behnke wants to clinch
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a head kick. That will keep Behnke thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Andruszkiewicz misses with a few strikes there.
Behnke blocks a head kick by Andruszkiewicz.
Behnke looks to clinch
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a leg kick.
Andruszkiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a nice combination. Behnke backs away looking to recover.
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!
Behnke closes the distance but Andruszkiewicz moves to the side
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
Jab by Andruszkiewicz.
Behnke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Behnke is breathing heavily.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a body shot.
Andruszkiewicz throws a series of punches but Behnke avoids them all with ease.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnke misses with a takedown
and Andruszkiewicz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Behnke really felt that one!
Behnke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Behnke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andruszkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Behnke was well out of range. Poor timing from Andruszkiewicz.
Behnke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andruszkiewicz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Behnke really felt that one!
Andruszkiewicz scores with a head kick. Behnke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick but Behnke moves out of range.
Behnke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andruszkiewicz.
Behnke is rocked!
Andruszkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Behnke.
Behnke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andruszkiewicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edmund Behnke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behnke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andruszkiewicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andruszkiewicz scores with a decent looking hook.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a hook. Behnke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters circling a little - Andruszkiewicz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Andruszkiewicz stuns Behnke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andruszkiewicz throws a nice looking combination but Behnke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andruszkiewicz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Behnke takes one to the chin there.
Oh Behnke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andruszkiewicz, as that shot connected.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Behnke seems to have got his legs back now.
Andruszkiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Behnke.
A head kick misses from Andruszkiewicz.
Andruszkiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andruszkiewicz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andruszkiewicz can pounce on him.
Behnke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Behnke thinking.
Andruszkiewicz thuds his right hand into Behnke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Michal Andruszkiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andruszkiewicz throws a nice head kick!
Andruszkiewicz scores with a punch to the head.
Behnke moves to clinch but Andruszkiewicz breaks away
and Andruszkiewicz counters with a big right hand! Oh Behnke is in trouble here! Andruszkiewicz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Andruszkiewicz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masakatsu Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banica Corvina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Point - One of a Kind. This should be a great matchup!
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240 lbs
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28
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Masakatsu Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banica Corvina!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corvina throws a right hand that misses
and Suzuki counters with a takedown into side control.
Corvina sneaks back into half guard.
Suzuki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corvina's head.
Corvina tries to roll over but Suzuki keeps him under control.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but Corvina defending well.
Corvina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suzuki.
Suzuki trying to pass the guard but Corvina defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura but Corvina is defending well.
Corvina is looking to escape.
Suzuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corvina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura but Corvina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suzuki to get the leverage.
Suzuki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corvina!
Corvina tries to reverse the position but Suzuki maintains control.
BOOM! Suzuki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Banica Corvina has been cut.
Suzuki raining down shots from the mount!
Suzuki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Corvina is trying desperately to improve position.
Suzuki takes Corvina's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Corvina is in trouble.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki tries to get the hooks in deep but Corvina pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corvina breaks Suzuki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Suzuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suzuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Corvina wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is keeping the position.
Corvina advances position into side control!
Corvina advances to full mount.
Corvina goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Suzuki turns into him and now he's in Corvina's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Corvina is keeping the position.
Suzuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suzuki scoring with some ground and pound.
Corvina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Corvina is retaining full guard.
Corvina has momentary wrist control but Suzuki slips an elbow through the middle.
Suzuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Corvina dives on top into guard.
Suzuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Corvina is trying to stand back up but Suzuki is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura but Corvina is defending well.
Corvina tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Suzuki is just content to waste time from the top position. Corvina takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Corvina keeps moving.
Corvina can't keep his opponent in guard - Suzuki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corvina tries to get to full guard but Suzuki has control of the leg.
Suzuki trying to control from half guard but Corvina is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakatsu Suzuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Banica Corvina's cut.
That's time! Suzuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Corvina scores with a punch to the head.
Corvina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suzuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Masakatsu Suzuki has been cut.
Suzuki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suzuki showed some decent athleticism there.
Suzuki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Corvina's thigh. Corvina counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Suzuki trying to control but Corvina is working from the bottom.
Suzuki has gone for a leg lock! Corvina slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suzuki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvina drops back, looking for a kneebar! Suzuki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Suzuki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Suzuki!
Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corvina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corvina throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Corvina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masakatsu Suzuki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suzuki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corvina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki postures up in Corvina's guard and throws a big left but Corvina blocks it.
Corvina keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corvina is keeping the position for now.
Corvina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzuki is one step ahead there.
Corvina is looking for a triangle but Suzuki pushes his legs off easily.
Suzuki won't allow Corvina to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvina manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Corvina working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Corvina is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Suzuki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Suzuki!
Suzuki pushes down on Corvina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suzuki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suzuki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Corvina looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvina is in trouble now - Suzuki has advanced to mount!
Suzuki wants to control the pace but Corvina is squirming around nicely.
Corvina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Suzuki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Suzuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corvina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suzuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corvina is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suzuki is stalling here but it's allowed Corvina to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Banica Corvina will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Corvina swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Corvina didn't expect that.
Corvina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Corvina is keeping the position.
Corvina throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Suzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corvina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suzuki passes into half guard.
Suzuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corvina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corvina won't allow Suzuki to pass to mount.
Corvina tries to roll over but Suzuki keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvina regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corvina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suzuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suzuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Corvina throws a big right hand that misses.
Suzuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corvina manages to get himself to full guard.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Corvina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Corvina dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corvina passes Suzuki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Corvina trying to pass the guard but Suzuki defending well.
Corvina is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suzuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corvina is working for a submission of some sort.
Suzuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suzuki sees it coming and defends easily.
Suzuki manages to get to full guard.
Corvina thows a big elbow that misses.
Corvina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suzuki is keeping the position for now.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corvina is one step ahead there.
Suzuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corvina defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corvina drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Corvina off! Corvina jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Corvina won't allow Suzuki to sweep him here.
Corvina is looking to work some ground and pound but Suzuki has wrist control.
Corvina passes into half guard.
Suzuki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Suzuki tries to roll over but Corvina keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Banica Corvina.
I think Corvina has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Banica Corvina!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gold Member (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaobon Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold Member had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gold Member!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaobon Killer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Member rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Member's knee momentarily.
Member throws a predictable looking body shot
and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer cracks the inside of Member's front leg.
Member takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Member tries a head kick but it misses.
Member swings widly with a right hand
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
Member misses with a combination
and Killer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer shoots for a double leg takedown but Member sprawls well. He's pushed Killer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Member, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes Member against the cage but Member circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Member takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killer shoots in for a double leg but Member sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold Member has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaobon Killer.
Member needs to keep his hands up - Killer had a free shot at his head there.
Gold Member seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Member is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killer.
Member misses the body punch
and Killer counters by clinching up.
Killer tries to circle away but Member has him pinned against the cage.
Killer is trying to force a seperation but Member has the dominant position.
Killer tries to break the clinch but Member is controlling the position.
Killer can't break the clinch.
Killer is trying to break the clinch but Member has him pressed against the cage.
Member is trying to break the clinch but Killer is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Member wants to break the clinch but can't.
Member wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killer tries to break free but Member pushes him back against the cage.
Member's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Member backs up against the cage.
Member swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killer counters with a stiff right hand.
Member is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Member both land. Nice combination.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killer.
Member throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer tests Member's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Member is rocked!
Member walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Member is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Member throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killer counters with a huge left! Member is in big trouble! He's backing up but Killer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Member from any more damage. A dominating finish by Killer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaobon Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knut Beissner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy has chosen Two Steps From Hell - To Glory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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, Knut Beissner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Troy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Troy.
Beissner throws a poor cross that misses
and Troy counters with a good, hard body kick but Beissner shrugs it off.
Beissner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Troy.
Troy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beissner's head.
It looks like Knut Beissner has been cut.
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!
Beissner wants to land a leg kick but Troy is out of range.
Troy jabs at Beissner's body.
Beissner is breathing heavily.
Beissner misses with a head kick.
Troy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Troy throws a left that rocks Beissner and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Troy dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Beissner regain composure!
Troy lands a strong strike to the head of Beissner. That's dazed him! Troy looking to finish here. Beissner is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Troy lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Troy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Salamanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Gonad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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267 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Salamanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Gonad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salamanca sprawls well initially but Gonad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salamanca holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Salamanca won't allow Gonad to pass to mount.
Gonad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Salamanca desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salamanca manages to get to full guard.
Salamanca controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marco Salamanca just wasn't active enough.
Gonad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salamanca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salamanca tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Salamanca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salamanca looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gonad stands and steps away. Salamanca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Salamanca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonad pulls guard successfully.
Gonad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Salamanca puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gonad is trying to maintain the position but Salamanca is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonad sees it coming and defends easily.
Salamanca is looking to take a break and control but Gonad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salamanca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonad is just riding it out for now. Salamanca eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Salamanca seems content to control.
Gonad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salamanca.
Still in half guard, Salamanca seems content to control.
Salamanca thows a huge punch but Gonad dodges it nicely.
Gonad is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonad missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca slows the pace down in half guard.
Salamanca seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gonad is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Salamanca!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Serr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Groomph Baenre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Serr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Groomph Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baenre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baenre struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Serr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serr working away.
Baenre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Serr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baenre keeping hold of Serr's head, controlling as best he can.
Serr wants to pass the guard but Baenre is defending well.
Baenre desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Serr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Serr is looking to stall here but Baenre recovers full guard.
Serr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baenre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Baenre keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Serr trying to pass the guard but Baenre defending well.
Serr trying to control from Baenre's half guard. Baenre has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Baenre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Serr won't allow Baenre to get back to his feet.
Baenre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serr manages to get himself to full guard.
Baenre wants to pass the guard but Serr is keeping the position.
Baenre drops back looking for a leg! Serr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serr manages to kick Baenre off! Baenre jumps back into Serr's guard.
Baenre pushes down on Serr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Serr wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baenre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Baenre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baenre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baenre trying to control from half guard but Serr is working away.
Baenre slows the pace down in half guard.
Baenre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serr defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baenre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baenre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Serr!
Serr is looking to get to half guard.
Serr is breathing heavily.
Baenre unloads with some shots from mount but Serr bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baenre content just to control the position here.
Baenre is working for a guillotine from mount but Serr frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Groomph Baenre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Baenre does no damage.
Baenre shoots in looking for a takedown. Serr tries to sprawl out of it but Baenre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Serr has closed the distance and engaged Baenre in a clinch.
Baenre avoiding damage.
Serr tries to pull guard but Baenre won't allow it.
Baenre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baenre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baenre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Serr jumps guard but Baenre stands there with Serr around his waist. Serr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baenre scores with a knee to the head.
Baenre scores a nice knee to the body.
Baenre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Serr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baenre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dan Serr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baenre lands with a nice body kick.
Baenre lands a nice looking body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baenre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Serr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baenre - the referee stops the clock and Serr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baenre. Serr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baenre pushes Serr up against the cage in a clinch.
Baenre landing knees to the head.
Baenre lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Baenre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Serr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Serr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baenre just leaning against Serr, taking a breather.
Baenre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Serr's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baenre obliges.
Baenre scores with a knee to the head.
Baenre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baenre lands a knee to the body.
Serr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Serr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baenre connects with a knee to the head.
Baenre with a knee to the head.
Serr is rocked!
Baenre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Serr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oh Serr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baenre has Serr pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Serr is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Baenre - that's hurt Serr badly! Oh, another knee lands and Serr is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Serr doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Groomph Baenre!
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