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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Let Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ji has chosen Anathema - Judgement as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Let Ji!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ji counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ji, pushing him back against the cage.
Ji lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji scores with a knee to the head.
Ji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ji comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ji lands an uppercut.
Ji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Ji working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ji lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson is rocked!
Ji scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ji.
Ji lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Ji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ji lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Ji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ji.
Ji landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ji lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Ji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ji.
A knee to the head by Ji.
A short right from Ji on the inside.
Ji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ji lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Ji on the inside.
Ji lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Ji lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji landing knees to the head.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ji.
Ji lands a knee to the head.
Ji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ji lands a nice elbow.
Ji pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ji lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Ji lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ji scores a nice knee to the body.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ji lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Ji - that landed with a thud.
Ji lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Ji lands with a left to the head.
Ji gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Ji.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ji.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Ji on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Ji is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ji down to the mat. Ji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ji looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Ji counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Ji counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ji throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Let Ji dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Ji counters with a straight right hand.
Ji throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Ji counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ji counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ji landing knees to the head.
A short left from Ji.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ji scores with a shoulder strike.
Ji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Ji.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ji.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ji.
Ji landing knees to the body.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ji landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ji with a knee to the head.
Ji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ji putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ji gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ji with a knee to the head.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Ji throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Let Ji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Ji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A knee to the head by Ji.
Ji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Ji lands with a right to the head.
Jackson jumps guard but Ji stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ji lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ji.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Ji connects with a knee to the head.
Ji lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Ji lands a nice elbow.
Ji lands a body punch.
Ji lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ji pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Ji lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ji lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
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.
Ji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ji stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ji lands a knee to the head.
Ji lands with a light punch inside.
Ji stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ji lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ji obliges.
Ji lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ji presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ji digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Let Ji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ji to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ji wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Bo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Let Ji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ji drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Ji with a knee to the head.
Ji lands a knee to the head.
Ji lands a nice uppercut.
Ji gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Ji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ji connects with a knee to the head.
Ji connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Ji lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Ji.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Ji.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ji holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Ji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ji lands with a left to the head.
Ji lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Ji.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ji using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Ji.
Ji presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ji manages to get underhooks.
Ji lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ji.
Ji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ji utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ji throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Ji landing knees to the head.
Ji lands with a right to the head.
Ji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson has Ji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ji scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ji misses with a knee strike.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ji walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Ji counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Ji gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Ji lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Ji lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ji digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Ji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ji unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ji with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Let Ji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ji has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Let Ji!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jens Wankerzich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jens Wankerzich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jens Wankerzich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire lands an overhand right.
Maguire is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice shot lands for Maguire.
Maguire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maguire scores with the left hand. Wankerzich knows he should have avoided that one.
Maguire feints a jab promting Wankerzich to slip. Maguire then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wankerzich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wankerzich shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wankerzich misses with a two punch combination.
Wankerzich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maguire but Maguire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maguire moves out of range of the body kick.
Wankerzich shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jens Wankerzich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wankerzich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wankerzich fails with the takedown.
Maguire lands a jab to the nose.
Maguire connects with a single shot there.
Maguire lands a body shot.
Wankerzich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire moves out of range of the leg kick from Wankerzich.
Wankerzich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maguire connects with a single shot there.
Wankerzich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maguire cracks Wankerzich with an open hand slap.
Wankerzich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maguire.
Nice shot by Maguire.
Wankerzich is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wankerzich needs to keep his hands up - Maguire had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Wankerzich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maguire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wankerzich seems to have got his legs back now.
Maguire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maguire cracks Wankerzich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wankerzich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richard Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maguire scores with a nice strike.
Maguire cracks Wankerzich with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wankerzich looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maguire finish him?
Maguire lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wankerzich falls backwards - clearly groggy! Maguire dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Maguire!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Helmsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hallendro Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmsley comes to the cage accompanied by hhh. 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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279 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Hearst Helmsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hallendro Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Hunter Hearst Helmsley has been cut.
Helmsley shoots in and drives through. Filipovic sprawls well.
Filipovic clinches up with Helmsley and pushes him back against the cage.
Filipovic stalling the fight.
Helmsley tries to pull guard but Filipovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Helmsley drops back down to his feet.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Helmsley blocks with his arms.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Filipovic.
Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Filipovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filipovic.
Helmsley is rocked!
Filipovic drops Helmsley with a straight right hand, right on the button! Filipovic follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hallendro Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc's entrance music is Watch The World Burn. A fine choice. Banks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by on fire . Lloyd Banks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lloyd Banks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
LeBlanc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LeBlanc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Banks looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBlanc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeBlanc pushes a forearm under Banks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Banks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle LeBlanc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yimi Yuskevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pueblo Leaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pueblo Leaf enters the cage!
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224 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yimi Yuskevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pueblo Leaf!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaf swings widly with a right hand
and Yuskevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leaf looks gassed!
Yuskevich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuskevich scores with a shot to the body.
Yuskevich moves into the clinch.
Yuskevich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yuskevich lands a hook that snaps the head of Leaf backwards.
A shot in the inside from Yuskevich.
Yuskevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuskevich lands a right hand.
Yuskevich lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuskevich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Yuskevich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yuskevich pushes Leaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yuskevich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leaf backwards.
Yuskevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leaf backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuskevich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yuskevich.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuskevich.
Leaf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuskevich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yuskevich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuskevich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yuskevich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yuskevich stalling.
Yuskevich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leaf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yuskevich is trying to control. Leaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yuskevich slips a nice elbow through Leaf's hands, connecting with Leaf's forehead.
Leaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yuskevich passes the guard and advances to mount!
Yuskevich working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Leaf turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Yuskevich off and cradles Leaf's limp body as Yuskevich celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Yimi Yuskevich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spar Sparman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Deere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spar Sparman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Deere!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deere doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparman circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparman misses the target.
Deere misses with a jab to the body
and Sparman counters with a stiff right hand.
Deere changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparman tries to avoid it but Deere manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparman to the ground. Sparman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like John Deere has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparman stuffs the takedown attempt from Deere. Deere gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Deere or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparman which made him look bad.
Spar Sparman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Deere.
Sparman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deere shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparman as he jumps to the side.
Deere closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sparman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deere looks gassed!
Deere takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparman stuns Deere with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparman lands with a straight right. Deere didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sparman thuds his right hand into Deere's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deere is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sparman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Deere.
Sparman lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Sparman has knocked Deere down with a huge combo! Sparman steps away and waves a wobbly Deere back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sparman misses with the combination.
Sparman throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Deere stumbling backwards into the cage! Deere bounces back off the cage towards Sparman, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Sparman lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Sparman celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Spar Sparman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spitler has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Josh Spitler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Spitler!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steel tries to clinch up
and Spitler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spitler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel closes the distance but Spitler moves to the side
and Spitler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel has his takedown stuffed
and Spitler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spitler throws a combination that misses
and Steel counters by clinching up.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Spitler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Spitler working hard to break the clinch.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
Steel is trying to maintain a safe position but Spitler gets an underhook and turns Steel into the cage.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Spitler.
Steel tries a body shot but Spitler blocks it.
Steel tries to work over Spitler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spitler's efforts to push away.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Spitler.
Steel misses with some punches.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spitlers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spitler.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
Spitler looks gassed!
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Spitler controls his hands.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Steel.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Spitler can't break the clinch.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spitler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spitler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spitler misses with a wild body shot.
Spitler gets caught flat footed, as Steel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spitler wants to stand and escape but Steel is having none of it.
Steel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steel stops Spitler from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel tries to clinch but Spitler moves away
and Spitler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spitler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Josh Spitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spitler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spitler jabs at Steel's body.
Steel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spitler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spitler lands with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Steel
and Spitler counters with a straight right hand.
Steel tries to clinch but Spitler moves away
and Spitler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitler throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spitler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Spitler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel has his takedown stuffed
and Spitler counters with a stiff right hand.
Spitler lands with a shot to the body.
Steel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spitler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spitler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spitler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Spitler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Spitler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steel fails with the takedown
and Spitler counters with a left to the body.
Steel lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel tries to clinch but Spitler moves away
and Spitler counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel looks to clinch
letting Spitler counter with a right hand.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
and Spitler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Spitler. Those never looked like landing.
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steel tries to clinch but Spitler moves away
and Spitler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spitler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Steel tries to clinch but Spitler moves away
and Spitler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spitler ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel has his takedown stuffed
and Spitler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel looks to clinch
and Spitler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel moves to clinch but Spitler breaks away
and Spitler counters with a left to the body.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel misses with a takedown
enabling Spitler to counter with a crisp jab.
John Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spitler works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Spitler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel rather than just go for the knockout.
Steel tries to clinch but Spitler moves away
and Spitler counters with a nice body shot.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spitler counters with a straight right hand.
Steel wants to clinch
and Spitler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel misses with a kick to the body
and Spitler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves to clinch but Spitler breaks away
and Spitler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel avoids the body shot from Spitler.
Steel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spitler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spitler blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spitler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Spitler catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Spitler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spitler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel shoots in but Spitler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spitler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Spitler moves his leg out of the way.
Steel tries to clinch
and Spitler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spitler misses with a double jab.
Spitler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
A left lands for Steel.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spitler.
Steel looks to clinch
and Spitler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josh Spitler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spitler defends it nicely.
Spitler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spitler staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel dives in and grabs Spitler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spitler pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel closes the distance but Spitler moves to the side
and Spitler counters with a straight right hand.
John Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel tries to clinch
and Spitler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel tries to clinch
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spitler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spitler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spitler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spitler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Spitler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spitler with a nice cross.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
and Spitler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steel shoots and misses
and Spitler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel shoots for a takedown but Spitler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spitler misses the shot to the body.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Spitler.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spitler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel tries to clinch but Spitler moves away
and Spitler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
and Spitler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel tries to clinch
and Spitler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel wants to clinch but Spitler slips to the side
and Spitler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spitler. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a takedown
and Spitler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel avoids the body shot from Spitler.
Spitler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steel closes the distance but Spitler moves to the side
and Spitler counters with a two punch combo.
Steel darts in and clinches Spitler up against the cage.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spitler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spitler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spitler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spitler's calf.
Steel dives in and grabs Spitler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spitler pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Steel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spitler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spitler counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel tries to clinch but Spitler moves away
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spitler lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steel tries to clinch
letting Spitler counter with a right hand.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
and Spitler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Spitler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel moves to clinch but Spitler breaks away
and Spitler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Josh Spitler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Spitler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spitler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Spitler counters with a nice body shot.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spitler eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Spitler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt
and Spitler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spitler scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Steel is rocked!
Spitler connects with a nice cross there... Steel is looking wobbly and Spitler recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Steel to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Spitler jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Spitler!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Art Metroman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Brealey (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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Metroman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Brealey!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brealey misses with a lunging right hand
and Metroman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Metroman.
Metroman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brealey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metroman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metroman looking for a takedown.
Brealey keeps control of Metroman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Metroman misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brealey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brealey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metroman backwards.
Brealey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metroman backwards.
Metroman wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Brealey fails to land.
Brealey lands a nice shot to the body.
Metroman tries to pull guard but Brealey holds him up against the cage and eventually Metroman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Metroman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brealey is working Metroman over against the cage.
Brealey cracks Metroman with a nice body shot.
Metroman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brealey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brealey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brealey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metroman jumps guard and drags Brealey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brealey tries to free his leg and advance position but Metroman is retaining full guard.
Brealey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brealey wants to control from the top but Metroman keeps moving.
Brealey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brealey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metroman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metroman wants to get back to full guard.
Brealey wants to pass the guard but Metroman is defending well.
Brealey thows a huge punch but Metroman dodges it nicely.
Brealey prevents Metroman from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brealey is just content to waste time from the top position. Metroman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brealey trying to control the position from guard on top but Metroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brealey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Brealey wants to control from the top but Metroman keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metroman has his hands on Brealey's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metroman has his foot on Brealey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brealey works his way back into a safe position though.
Brealey trying to control the position from guard on top but Metroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metroman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brealey pushes down on Metroman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Metroman tries to roll over but Brealey keeps him under control.
Brealey tries to pass to full mount but Metroman defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman trying to control but Brealey postures up.
Brealey prevents Metroman from improving his position.
Metroman is working hard here to advance position.
Metroman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brealey.
Metroman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brealey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brealey's back!
Brealey tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brealey tries to lock up and control but Metroman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brealey can't escape the position.
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.
Brealey wants to get back to his feet.
Brealey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Metroman uses his free foot to push down on Brealey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brealey.
Metroman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brealey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Metroman throwing strikes here but Brealey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Metroman looking for a guillotine from mount but Brealey is having none of it.
Metroman looking to control but Brealey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brealey is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brealey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Metroman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brealey just misses with a punch to the body.
Metroman tries to clinch
and Brealey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brealey throws a push kick but Metroman slaps the foot to one side.
Metroman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brealey keeps the fight on the outside.
Metroman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brealey but Brealey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brealey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metroman.
Metroman with a poor takedown
and Brealey counters with a low kick, right behind Metroman 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Metroman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metroman shoots in for a takedown but Brealey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brealey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metroman.
Brealey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metroman is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brealey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brealey wants to sweep here but Metroman controlling him for the moment.
Brealey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metroman's guard.
Metroman keeping full guard, as Brealey tries to pass.
Metroman wants to sweep but no luck.
Brealey wants to pass the guard but Metroman is keeping the position.
Metroman pulls Brealey in close to prevent any damage.
Brealey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Metroman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Metroman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brealey is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brealey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brealey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brealey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metroman is keeping the position for now.
Metroman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metroman keeping full guard, as Brealey tries to pass.
Brealey passes Metroman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brealey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metroman keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brealey slows the pace down in half guard.
Metroman won't allow Brealey to pass to mount.
Metroman wants to control but Brealey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Metroman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metroman.
Metroman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Metroman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brealey looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Metroman is trying to keep Brealey in close.
Metroman keeping full guard, as Brealey tries to pass.
Metroman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brealey's guard.
Metroman looking to pass the guard.
Brealey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Metroman!
Metroman wants to control but Brealey is having none of it.
Brealey with shots to the head and body - Metroman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Metroman is squirming around, avoiding Brealey's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brealey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Metroman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brealey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metroman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alex Brealey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brealey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brealey.
Metroman fails with the takedown.
Brealey throws a combination. Metroman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brealey scores with a three punch combo!
Metroman fails with the takedown
and Brealey counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Metroman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brealey swings for the body but Metroman moves out of range.
Brealey swings for the body but Metroman moves out of range.
A jab from Metroman misses.
Brealey throws an overhand right that lands on Metroman's shoulder, as Metroman tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Metroman.
Brealey is looking to reverse the position.
Metroman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brealey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Metroman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brealey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metroman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Metroman looking to sit in guard and control but Brealey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metroman keeping full guard, as Brealey tries to pass.
Metroman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brealey tries to free his leg and advance position but Metroman is retaining full guard.
Brealey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metroman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brealey defends well.
Metroman looking to control.
Brealey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brealey preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brealey trying to control the position from guard on top but Metroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metroman working a defensive guard here.
Brealey wants to control from the top but Metroman keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Brealey.
Brealey misses with an uppercut
and Metroman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brealey looking to control.
Metroman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brealey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brealey pulls Metroman in to control the position.
Brealey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metroman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brealey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metroman has gone for a leg lock! Brealey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Metroman's guard.
Brealey wants to pass the guard but Metroman is keeping the position.
Brealey is working Metroman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brealey trying to control the position from guard on top but Metroman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brealey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metroman is keeping the position for now.
Art Metroman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metroman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Brealey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brealey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Brealey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damion McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGinley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Got yourself a ...... 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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169 lbs
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162 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damion McGinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, CockO SauruS!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGinley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and SauruS counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by McGinley misses
and SauruS counters with a nice leg kick.
SauruS checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGinley closes the distance looking to clinch
and SauruS counters with a leg kick.
McGinley tries to clinch up
and SauruS counters with a leg kick.
SauruS lands a jab to the head.
McGinley throws a lazy head kick
and SauruS counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGinley closes the distance looking to clinch
and SauruS counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot by SauruS.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from McGinley does no damage.
McGinley moves to clinch but SauruS breaks away
and SauruS counters with a lovely shot to the body.
SauruS circles away from the clinch attempt
and SauruS connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
SauruS circles away from the clinch attempt
and SauruS counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from McGinley
and SauruS counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SauruS.
SauruS looking to pass the guard.
SauruS throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS is stalling in the full guard.
SauruS passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from SauruS crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SauruS has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McGinley!
Poor strikes thrown by SauruS there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
SauruS misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGinley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
SauruS controlling from mount.
SauruS wants to control the pace but McGinley is squirming around nicely.
SauruS throwing strikes here but McGinley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
SauruS punching from mount but McGinley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
SauruS throws a sloppy strike and McGinley uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and McGinley has ended up in SauruS's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
SauruS tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGinley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGinley trying to stand up but can't free himself from SauruS's guard.
McGinley looking to pass the guard.
McGinley controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGinley won't allow SauruS to sweep him here.
SauruS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
SauruS is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CockO SauruS 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.
McGinley moves to clinch but SauruS breaks away
and SauruS counters with a thumping low kick.
Damion McGinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from McGinley is predictable there
and SauruS connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinley throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGinley misses with a body shot
and SauruS counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGinley misses with a kick to the body
and SauruS decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinley's guard.
SauruS thows a big elbow that misses.
SauruS is pushing down on McGinley's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGinley is fighting to maintain full guard but SauruS has managed to sneak the leg through.
SauruS missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
SauruS wants to free his trapped foot but McGinley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGinley is trying to stand back up but SauruS is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
SauruS working McGinley over with strikes.
SauruS sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGinley defending well though.
McGinley wants to get back to full guard.
SauruS is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGinley sees it coming and defends easily.
SauruS slips a nice elbow through McGinley's hands, connecting with McGinley's forehead.
SauruS trying to control from half guard but McGinley is working away.
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.
McGinley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SauruS on the ground.
SauruS is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
SauruS thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGinley to regain full guard.
SauruS lands a couple of elbows.
SauruS postures up in McGinley's guard and throws a big left but McGinley blocks it.
McGinley wants to get back to his feet but SauruS passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SauruS is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
SauruS has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SauruS working over McGinley with some ground and pound. McGinley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
SauruS seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGinley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
SauruS is trying to work for a kimura but McGinley is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SauruS throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGinley tries to kick SauruS off but SauruS keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
SauruS throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
SauruS trying to pass the guard but McGinley defending well.
SauruS wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGinley keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CockO SauruS showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGinley misses with a lunging right hand
and SauruS counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGinley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGinley throws a right hand that misses
and SauruS counters with a straight right hand.
McGinley throws a lazy uppercut
and SauruS counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGinley throws a lazy uppercut
and SauruS counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGinley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and SauruS counters with a good low kick that McGinley was not able to check.
McGinley looks to clinch
and SauruS counters with a nice uppercut.
McGinley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGinley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGinley taking a breather.
SauruS struggles to land a body shot inside as McGinley controls his hands.
McGinley misses with a knee strike.
SauruS tries to work over McGinley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
SauruS breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGinley tries to clinch but SauruS moves away
and SauruS counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SauruS circles away from the clinch attempt
and SauruS counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley misses with a jab to the body
and SauruS counters with a right hand to the body.
McGinley tries to clinch
and SauruS counters with an outside leg kick.
McGinley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and SauruS counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGinley.
McGinley misses with a double jab
and SauruS counters with a takedown into side control.
SauruS wants to control but McGinley is keeping him busy.
McGinley defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS advances nicely into full mount.
McGinley is wriggling around trying to escape.
SauruS misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
SauruS throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
SauruS tries to control but McGinley wriggling away.
CockO SauruS has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SauruS sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGinley is trying to stand.
SauruS throwing strikes but McGinley recovers to half guard. A much better position.
SauruS throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
SauruS is looking for a kimura but McGinley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SauruS to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGinley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
SauruS perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
SauruS is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
SauruS throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGinley because SauruS loaded up on that one.
SauruS with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
CockO SauruS comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got SauruS winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CockO SauruS!
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