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AFC 18: TBA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Webber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Webber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Balls!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balls looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Balls misses with a combination
and Webber counters with a nice right hand that sends Balls toppling to the canvas! Balls scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Webber finish him?!
Balls is rocked!
It looks like Ben Balls has been cut.
Webber connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Balls out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Webber!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Troeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Adel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. let the body hit the floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Karim Adel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angelo Troeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karim Adel!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adel darts in trying to clinch
and Troeman counters with a one-two to the body.
Troeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Troeman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adel looks to clinch
and Troeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Troeman digs a good hook to Adel's body.
Troeman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adel.
Troeman works over Adel's head and body with a nice combination.
Troeman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Troeman.
Troeman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adel is rocked!
Troeman tries to bum rush Adel with a series of wild strikes but Adel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adel is still on wobbly legs! Can Troeman finish him?
Adel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adel seems to have recovered his senses.
A left and a right from Troeman both land. Nice combination.
Troeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adel looks gassed!
Troeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Troeman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Troeman digs a good hook to Adel's body.
Troeman jabs at Adel's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeman lands a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Troeman!
Troeman feints a jab promting Adel to slip. Troeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Troeman is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Troeman shuts the power down on Adel. Lights out, game over! Troeman is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angelo Troeman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Hansen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grant Thomas's chin.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grant Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Hansen slips the punch.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hansen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Chris Hansen has been cut.
Hansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Hansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas swings for the body but Hansen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Hansen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Hansen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hansen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hansen trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hansen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hansen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Thomas is not content to let Hansen control the position.
Hansen with the ground and pound but Thomas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is pressing down on Thomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Hansen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansen.
Hansen throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Hansen'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Hansen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hook but Hansen avoids it easily.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hansen shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hansen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hansen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hansen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hansen scrambles back to his feet.
Hansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a body punch
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hansen slips a jab from Thomas.
Grant Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas throws the left hand but Hansen avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hansen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Hansen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iron Shamecity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Andreas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iron Shamecity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamecity darts in trying to clinch
and Andreas counters with a shoot takedown. Shamecity fights it but they end up in guard.
Andreas tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamecity is retaining full guard.
Andreas is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamecity has wrist control.
Shamecity keeping moving, preventing Andreas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andreas thows a big elbow that misses.
Shamecity wants to get back to his feet but Andreas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andreas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas connects with a couple of short punches.
Andreas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shamecity looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shamecity looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shamecity!
Andreas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shamecity off and has taken his back!
Andreas missing with punches from the back.
Shamecity is trapped and Andreas is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Andreas.
Even with his hooks in, Andreas manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreas throws strikes from the back but Shamecity rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Shamecity.
Shamecity wants to stand and escape but Andreas is having none of it.
Andreas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamecity is keeping the position for now.
Andreas won't allow Shamecity to get back to his feet.
Shamecity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andreas throwing strikes from guard but Shamecity blocks nicely.
Andreas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamecity is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shamecity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andreas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamecity's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andreas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andreas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Andreas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andreas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andreas wants to control from the top but Shamecity keeps moving.
Shamecity will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andreas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamecity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamecity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Andreas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shamecity misses with a takedown
so Andreas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shamecity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreas.
Shamecity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andreas.
Andreas throwing strikes from guard but Shamecity blocks nicely.
Andreas drops back looking for a leg! Shamecity is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shamecity manages to kick Andreas off! Andreas jumps back into Shamecity's guard.
Andreas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas advances position into side control!
Andreas trying to control the action but Shamecity is working from the bottom.
Andreas tries to advance to mount but Shamecity denies him.
Shamecity dodges the ground and pound from Andreas.
Shamecity managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Andreas.
Andreas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andreas working the ground and pound but Shamecity is defending the strikes.
Andreas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Andreas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andreas working the ground and pound.
Andreas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shamecity is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daniel Andreas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andreas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Andreas scores with punches from side control.
Shamecity defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Andreas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shamecity is not content to let Andreas control the position.
Andreas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andreas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shamecity is not content to let Andreas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Andreas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shamecity tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andreas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shamecity keeping moving, preventing Andreas from controlling successfully.
Andreas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreas throws a big right hand that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Andreas. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Andreas postures up and lands a big shot to Shamecity's brow.
Shamecity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andreas throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Andreas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andreas throwing strikes but missing.
Andreas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andreas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andreas trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamecity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shamecity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andreas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Andreas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andreas throwing strikes from guard but Shamecity blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreas is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamecity has wrist control.
Andreas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andreas is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamecity has wrist control.
Andreas controlling from the top position.
Andreas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andreas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andreas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andreas throwing strikes but missing.
Andreas trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamecity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreas stands up over Shamecity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andreas postures up in Shamecity's guard and throws a big left but Shamecity blocks it.
Andreas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andreas thows a big elbow that misses.
Andreas chips away with some ground and pound.
Andreas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andreas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andreas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andreas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andreas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Andreas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andreas 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Andreas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szymon Wons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szymon Wons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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264 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Solid chin |
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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, Lance Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Szymon Wons!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wons closes the distance but Franklin moves to the side
and Franklin counters with a straight right hand.
Wons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wons darts in trying to clinch
and Franklin counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Szymon Wons has been cut.
Wons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Franklin counters with a straight that turns Wons's legs to rubber! Franklin pushes forward with more strikes and Wons goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Franklin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Benga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibragim Ibragimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane Benga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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272 lbs
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267 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Benga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibragim Ibragimov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibragimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibragimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benga lands in his opponent's guard.
Benga landing some decent shots from guard.
Benga thows a big elbow that misses.
Ibragimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benga chips away with some ground and pound.
Benga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benga gets to his feet - Ibragimov follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benga works Ibragimov's body with a nice hook.
Benga lands a big uppercut and Ibragimov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ibragimov looks OK. Benga waves Ibragimov back to his feet!
It looks like Ibragim Ibragimov has been cut.
Ibragimov looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benga closes the distance looking for a takedown. Ibragimov stuffs it but Benga still has hold of him. Benga picks Ibragimov up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Benga slams Ibragimov to the floor and that's really hurt Ibragimov - he doesn't know where he is! Benga throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Benga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Dressler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dressler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raptile - Fight Back. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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, Marc Dressler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braden Rush!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush misses with a straight left.
Rush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dressler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dressler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dressler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dressler with a nice head shot there.
Dressler works over Rush with some ground and pound from guard.
Dressler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dressler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dressler is working Rush over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dressler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rush has wrist control.
Dressler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dressler won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Dressler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dressler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dressler pushes down on Rush's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dressler connects with a nice short shot to Rush's temple.
Dressler is nestled in close to Rush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush is trying to stand up here but Dressler is controlling him well.
Dressler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dressler is nestled in close to Rush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rush trying to control here.
Dressler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dressler working the head and body with strikes.
Dressler not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush gets back to full guard.
Dressler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dressler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dressler passes Rush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dressler seems to be looking for submissions.
Rush wants to control but Dressler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dressler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dressler prevents Rush from getting back to his feet.
Dressler landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dressler throws a strike but Rush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dressler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dressler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dressler is breathing heavily.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Dressler.
Rush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dressler is proving hard to escape from.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Dressler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dressler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dressler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Rush wants to get up but he can't break Dressler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dressler's head.
Dressler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dressler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rush distracts Dressler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dressler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dressler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rush working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Dressler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rush shoots and misses
and Dressler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rush won't be happy with that.
Rush being controlled for a moment.
Rush is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rush is trying to get back to his feet.
Rush is trying to control Dressler's posture but Dressler avoids it.
Rush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dressler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dressler cracks Rush with a big right hand but Rush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dressler scoring with punches and elbows.
Dressler cracks Rush with a big elbow.
Rush tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dressler moves into full mount!
Dressler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rush is looking to escape.
Dressler content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dressler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rush regains half guard.
Rush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dressler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dressler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush wants to control but Dressler is keeping busy.
Dressler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Dressler works his way into full mount!
Marc Dressler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dressler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rush manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dressler winds up and cracks Rush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rush trying to control but Dressler postures up.
Rush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Dressler there.
Dressler stops Rush from getting back to his feet.
Rush throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rush is looking for a sweep. Dressler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rush wants to control but Dressler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dressler trying to control from half guard but Rush is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dressler lands a nice short elbow.
Dressler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rush is trying to stand.
Dressler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dressler seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Dressler seems content to control.
Rush gets back to full guard.
Dressler looking to pass the guard.
Dressler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rush throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dressler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dressler distracts Rush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rush throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rush has momentary wrist control but Dressler slips an elbow through the middle.
Rush manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rush dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Dressler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rush misses with a series of wild punches.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Dressler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rush wants to stand but Dressler is controlling the position.
Dressler wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Dressler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rush's head.
Dressler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dressler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dressler is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dressler cracks Rush with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rush has his foot on Dressler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dressler works his way back into a safe position though.
Dressler connects with a couple of short punches.
Dressler wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Dressler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dressler works over Rush with some ground and pound from guard.
Dressler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dressler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dressler postures up in Rush's guard and throws a big left but Rush blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush tries to strike from the bottom.
Dressler works over Rush with some ground and pound from guard.
Rush working for a triangle but Dressler defends it easily.
Dressler is in close to Rush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dressler won't allow Rush to get back to his feet.
Dressler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dressler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rush 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.
Dressler is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dressler is pushing down on Rush's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rush is fighting to maintain full guard but Dressler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dressler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rush missing with punches from the bottom.
Dressler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dressler lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dressler connects with a nice short shot to Rush's temple.
Dressler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rush does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dressler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rush's head.
Dressler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rush's head.
Rush has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dressler is working away from the top position though.
Rush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dressler pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dressler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dressler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rush manages to get to full guard.
Dressler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Dressler is proving a slippery customer.
Rush throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dressler is stalling in the full guard.
Braden Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marc Dressler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dressler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rush to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dressler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rush pulls down on the head and he's put Dressler to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braden Rush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Sweet (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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20
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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24
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Decent 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Sweet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holmes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sweet's guard now.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holmes stands and steps away. Sweet gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sweet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sweet lands a high kick!
Sweet misses with a takedown attempt
and Holmes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Holmes feints and as Sweet raises his hands in defense, Holmes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes gets to his feet - Sweet follows without any prompting.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sweet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sweet closes the distance but Holmes moves to the side
and Holmes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holmes 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Holmes is going to stand back up.
Sweet is trying to stand up here but Holmes is controlling him well.
Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holmes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet wants to clinch
and Holmes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Sweet is keeping the position.
Sweet is looking to stand up but Holmes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sweet's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweet is refusing to be controlled, as Holmes sits in half guard.
Holmes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sweet misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sweet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sweet.
Sweet throws a nice looking combination but Holmes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sweet as he jumps to the side.
Sweet lands with a nice combination. Holmes backs away looking to recover.
Holmes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Holmes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sweet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Holmes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sweet is working an open guard so Holmes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sweet throws a combination that misses
and Holmes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sweet won't be happy with that.
Holmes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Sweet.
Jake Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Sweet with a poor takedown
so Holmes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holmes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sweet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sweet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmes counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet is not content to let Holmes control the position.
Sweet tries to escape but Holmes is in control.
Holmes trying to control the action but Sweet is working from the bottom.
Sweet is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sweet parries the strikes from Holmes easily there. Holmes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sweet to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ground and pound from Holmes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holmes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sweet keeps working.
Holmes decides to stand back up.
Sweet leaves Holmes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sweet with a poor takedown
and Holmes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holmes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sweet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holmes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is pushing down on Sweet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sweet is fighting to maintain full guard but Holmes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sweet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holmes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmes prevents Sweet from standing back up.
Sweet is breathing heavily.
Sweet is refusing to be controlled, as Holmes sits in half guard.
Sweet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmes.
Holmes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sweet's head.
Holmes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes decides to stand and escape the position.
Sweet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sweet darts in trying to clinch
and Holmes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sweet's guard now.
Holmes pushing down on Sweet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holmes trying to control the action but Sweet is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Holmes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Holmes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holmes stands up and beckons Sweet to his feet.
Sweet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sweet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holmes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billy Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmes is looking to take a break and control but Sweet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sweet wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is keen to just control but Sweet is a slippery customer.
Holmes prevents Sweet from standing back up.
Sweet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sweet is not content to let Holmes control the position.
Holmes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Billy Holmes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sweet throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sweet misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving.
Holmes 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.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Billy Holmes just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Holmes with that takedown attempt.
Sweet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holmes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sweet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweet wants to stand but Holmes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sweet stands up from Holmes's guard - Sweet perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jake Sweet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Billy Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweet can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holmes, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Holmes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Barov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Slater (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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25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Barov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Slater!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater misses with a double jab
and Barov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slater throws a combination that misses
and Barov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slater has had enough of the clinch but Barov keeps him there for the moment.
Barov prevents Slater from breaking the clinch.
Slater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barov lands an uppercut.
Barov lands a nice uppercut.
Barov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Barov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slater's efforts to push away.
Slater is trying to push Barov away but Barov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slater's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Barov.
Barov lands with a light punch inside.
Slater is trying to push Barov away but Barov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Barov.
Barov pushes Slater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slater looks gassed!
Slater wants to break free but Barov has control.
Barov scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barov breaks from the clinch.
Slater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slater! Barov lets Slater back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Slater is rocked!
It looks like Billy Slater has been cut.
Slater leaves his chin hanging out and Barov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Slater crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Barov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Van der sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Lombard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Van der sar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dennis Van der sar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van der sar backs up against the cage.
Lombard throws a right and a left that Van der sar avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Lombard finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Lombard finds it's way through Van der sar's defenses.
Lombard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van der sar dodges the punch combination from Lombard.
Lombard tests Van der sar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van der sar has his takedown stuffed
and Lombard counters with a good low kick that Van der sar was not able to check.
Lombard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van der sar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lombard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van der sar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der sar misses with an uppercut
and Lombard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van der sar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lombard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van der sar somewhat.
Bernard Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Van der sar.
Van der sar fails with a takedown attempt.
Van der sar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van der sar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lombard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Van der sar.
Lombard is looking to land body kicks.
Van der sar tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard counters with a stiff right hand.
Van der sar fails with the takedown
and Lombard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van der sar looks gassed!
Van der sar shoots and misses
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Lombard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard jabs Van der sar right on the nose. Van der sar blinks but takes it well.
Lombard looks for the body kick but Van der sar saw that one coming.
Van der sar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van der sar misses with a takedown attempt
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a hook to the body. Van der sar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lombard lands a nice hook to Van der sar's body. Van der sar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lombard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lombard fails to land with a series of punches.
Lombard lands a nice shot that snaps Van der sar's head back.
Van der sar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van der sar scrambles back to his feet.
Lombard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombard scores with a three punch combo!
Lombard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Lombard blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Van der sar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lombard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lombard lands an overhand right.
Lombard with a jab.
Lombard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lombard lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard misses with a two punch combination.
Lombard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van der sar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lombard - the referee stops the clock and Van der sar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lombard. Van der sar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van der sar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombard counters with an inside leg kick.
Van der sar drops his hands momentarily and Lombard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van der sar fails with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van der sar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lombard stalks Van der sar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van der sar's face. Van der sar staggers backwards, shaken.
Van der sar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van der sar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Lombard.
Lombard connects with a body shot that sends Van der sar's belly button to the back.
Lombard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van der sar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lombard lands a right hook to the body.
Van der sar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Lombard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Van der sar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van der sar misses with a takedown attempt
and Lombard counters with a two punch combo.
Van der sar avoids the body shot from Lombard.
Lombard scores with a one two! Van der sar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bernard Lombard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Lombard misses.
Lombard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van der sar's head.
Van der sar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lombard counters with an outside leg kick.
Van der sar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombard's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van der sar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lombard has got the better of the exchanges.
Lombard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lombard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van der sar can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Lombard.
Lombard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lombard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lombard thumps Van der sar with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der sar dodges the punch combination from Lombard.
Van der sar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van der sar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van der sar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lombard counters with a three punch combo that has Van der sar backing up. Van der sar nods at Lombard to acknowledge the strikes.
Bernard Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Van der sar.
Van der sar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van der sar dodges the punch combination from Lombard.
Lombard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bernard Lombard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van der sar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lombard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van der sar shoots and misses
and Van der sar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard jabs at Van der sar's body.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lombard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van der sar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombard scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van der sar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van der sar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lombard finds it's way round the side to connect with Van der sar's head.
Lombard lands with a nice combination. Van der sar backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van der sar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van der sar scrambles back to his feet.
Van der sar tries to clinch
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Van der sar shoots and misses
and Lombard counters with an outside leg kick.
Lombard lands with an uppercut that bounces Van der sar off the cage and back into rage.
Lombard swinging wildly here.
Lombard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van der sar misses with a takedown attempt
and Lombard counters with a left and a right that stings Van der sar.
Lombard jabs at Van der sar's body.
Van der sar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombard counters with a series of strikes. Van der sar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lombard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lombard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van der sar.
Van der sar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lombard counters with a two punch combo.
Lombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van der sar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van der sar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van der sar thinking.
Lombard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van der sar back to the cage. Lombard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lombard scores with a push kick.
Lombard scores with a spinning back 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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombard.
Lombard keeps Van der sar at a distance using the push kick.
Lombard misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Lombard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lombard tries to land a front kick but Van der sar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van der sar shoots in and gets a takedown into Lombard's guard.
Lombard pulls Van der sar in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van der sar thows a big elbow that misses.
Lombard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van der sar.
Van der sar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van der sar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van der sar wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lombard, not yet.
Van der sar trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Lombard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Bernard Lombard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Van der sar avoids them all with ease.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
Van der sar misses with a takedown
and Lombard counters with a low kick, right behind Van der sar 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van der sar fails with a takedown attempt.
Lombard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van der sar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a nice leg kick.
Bernard Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Van der sar.
Lombard misses with a two punch combination.
Van der sar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van der sar's hands.
Lombard lands a jab-cross combination.
Lombard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lombard scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard Lombard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombard scores with a hook.
A jab from Lombard finds it's way through Van der sar's defenses.
Lombard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Van der sar wants to clinch but Lombard slips to the side
and Lombard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van der sar on the side of the head.
Van der sar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lombard pinned against the cage. Lombard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lombard looks to land a combination but Van der sar avoids it well.
Van der sar misses with a takedown
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Lombard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van der sar shoots and misses
and Lombard counters with a series of strikes. Van der sar will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van der sar on the side of the head.
Lombard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lombard misses with a body kick.
Van der sar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombard.
Van der sar drops his hands momentarily and Lombard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van der sar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van der sar shoots in but Lombard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van der sar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van der sar shoots and misses
and Lombard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van der sar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van der sar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lombard counters with a left and a right that stings Van der sar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Lombard clearly takes 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.
Lombard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van der sar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lombard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van der sar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van der sar wants to clinch
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van der sar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lombard.
Van der sar misses with a takedown
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombard tries to bum rush Van der sar with a series of wild strikes but Van der sar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van der sar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Lombard lands.
Van der sar with a poor takedown
and Lombard counters with a nice body kick.
Van der sar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lombard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van der sar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van der sar scrambles back to his feet.
Lombard blocks a jab.
Van der sar dips to his left and cracks Lombard with an uppercut!
Van der sar with a poor takedown
and Lombard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernard Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Van der sar.
Van der sar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lombard. That one must have hurt.
Lombard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lombard connects with a body shot that sends Van der sar's belly button to the back.
Lombard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lombard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lombard throws a series of strikes that have Van der sar backpedaling.
Van der sar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van der sar fails with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombard.
Lombard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van der sar slips a jab and a cross from Lombard.
Lombard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van der sar. Van der sar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lombard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lombard scores with a shot to the body.
Lombard works over Van der sar's head and body with a nice combination.
Van der sar misses with a takedown attempt
and Lombard counters with a two punch combo.
Van der sar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard lands with a shot to the body.
Van der sar with a poor takedown
and Van der sar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard digs a good body shot into Van der sar's ribs.
Lombard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van der sar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van der sar takes one to the chin there.
Van der sar has his takedown stuffed
and Lombard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Van der sar shakes it off.
Lombard lands a two punch combo.
Van der sar closes the distance but Lombard moves to the side
and Lombard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van der sar dodges the punch combination from Lombard.
Lombard misses with the combination.
Van der sar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard lands a jab-cross combination.
Van der sar tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van der sar tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van der sar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lombard counters with a solid body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lombard - that will leave a mark!
Lombard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van der sar circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Lombard catches Van der sar right on the button with a cross.
Van der sar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lombard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Lombard had his way with Dennis Van der sar in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lombard misses with a two punch combination.
Van der sar fails with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a straight right hand.
Lombard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van der sar slips a jab and a cross from Lombard.
Lombard lands a really nice looking cross but Van der sar seems unphased.
Lombard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van der sar's head.
Lombard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van der sar on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Lombard.
Lombard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van der sar has time to react.
Lombard misses with a few strikes there.
Lombard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van der sar's head backwards.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Van der sar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard connects with a right hand. Van der sar shakes it off.
Lombard tries to bum rush Van der sar with a series of wild strikes but Van der sar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van der sar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a three punch combo that has Van der sar backing up. Van der sar nods at Lombard to acknowledge the strikes.
Van der sar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernard Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Van der sar.
Van der sar fails to land the takedown.
Van der sar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lombard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van der sar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lombard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van der sar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lombard - the referee stops the clock and Van der sar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lombard. Van der sar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lombard scores with a nice head shot.
Van der sar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der sar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van der sar needs to keep his hands up - Lombard had a free shot at his head there.
Lombard lands a two punch combo.
Van der sar slips a jab and a cross from Lombard.
Van der sar drops his hands momentarily and Lombard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van der sar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lombard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombard, right into the meat.
Van der sar tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombard.
Van der sar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lombard scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombard throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Lombard tenderised Van der sar's leg. Van der sar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
Lombard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van der sar back to the cage. Lombard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A right-left combo lands from Lombard.
Van der sar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van der sar tries for a takedown but Lombard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van der sar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dennis Van der sar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernard Lombard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van der sar has his takedown stuffed
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van der sar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lombard with a jab.
Van der sar tries for a takedown but Lombard circles away easily
and Lombard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard lands a two punch combo.
Van der sar thows a leg kick but Lombard checks it
and Lombard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lombard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Lombard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lombard, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:41
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:41
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Lombard!
Bernard Lombard retains his light heavyweight title!
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