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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Castrogiovanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aras Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castrogiovanni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dean Martin - That's Amore. Aras Szlesz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paolo Castrogiovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aras Szlesz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrogiovanni slips a jab and a cross from Szlesz.
Aras Szlesz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szlesz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Szlesz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castrogiovanni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Szlesz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castrogiovanni's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Szlesz stopping the sweep attempt from Castrogiovanni.
Szlesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castrogiovanni is keeping the position for now.
Castrogiovanni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szlesz controlling from the top position.
Szlesz passes Castrogiovanni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szlesz controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni wants to control but Szlesz is keeping busy.
Szlesz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Szlesz uses his free foot to push down on Castrogiovanni's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Castrogiovanni.
Szlesz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Castrogiovanni to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Castrogiovanni shrugs it off.
Szlesz punching from mount but Castrogiovanni doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz controlling the position easily from mount.
Castrogiovanni holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Szlesz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Szlesz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Szlesz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Castrogiovanni tries to lock up and control but Szlesz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Szlesz working for a guillotine from mount but Castrogiovanni is in no mood to give up.
Castrogiovanni taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Castrogiovanni is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Szlesz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Szlesz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Szlesz goes for an armbar but Castrogiovanni turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Castrogiovanni.
Szlesz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castrogiovanni passes into half guard.
Szlesz wants to improve his position but Castrogiovanni is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castrogiovanni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castrogiovanni's back!
Castrogiovanni defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Szlesz's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szlesz working for the choke.
Castrogiovanni is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Szlesz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szlesz working for a choke but Castrogiovanni reverses nicely into Szlesz 's guard.
Szlesz has a closed guard, preventing Castrogiovanni from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aras Szlesz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castrogiovanni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szlesz slips under a jab from Castrogiovanni.
Szlesz has a takedown stuffed.
Castrogiovanni misses with a body kick.
Castrogiovanni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Szlesz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Szlesz with that takedown attempt.
Paolo Castrogiovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aras Szlesz.
Szlesz gets a double leg takedown into Castrogiovanni's guard.
Castrogiovanni is trying to control the position but Szlesz postures up.
Szlesz is breathing heavily.
Szlesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szlesz trying to control but Castrogiovanni is working from the bottom.
Castrogiovanni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castrogiovanni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castrogiovanni controls Szlesz momentarily but Szlesz frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paolo Castrogiovanni just wasn't active enough.
Szlesz shoots in but no luck this time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castrogiovanni.
Szlesz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castrogiovanni throws a sloppy head kick and Szlesz moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castrogiovanni. Szlesz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castrogiovanni lands with a kick to the temple. Szlesz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Paolo Castrogiovanni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castrogiovanni misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni fails with a takedown attempt.
Castrogiovanni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szlesz is fending him off so far but Castrogiovanni persists. Nope, Szlesz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Castrogiovanni.
Nice takedown defense from Castrogiovanni. No joy for Szlesz on that attempt.
Castrogiovanni moves out of range of the leg kick from Szlesz.
A head kick misses from Castrogiovanni.
Szlesz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castrogiovanni but Castrogiovanni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castrogiovanni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrogiovanni throws a wild body kick that Szlesz sees coming a mile off.
Castrogiovanni misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni misses with a body kick.
Szlesz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castrogiovanni defends it nicely.
Nice jab there from Castrogiovanni.
Szlesz keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrogiovanni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castrogiovanni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Szlesz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castrogiovanni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Castrogiovanni sneaks back into half guard.
Szlesz controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz is working for a submission of some sort.
Szlesz trying to pass the guard but Castrogiovanni defending well.
Castrogiovanni wants to control but Szlesz is keeping busy.
Szlesz is trying to work for a kimura but Castrogiovanni is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castrogiovanni looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aras Szlesz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Szlesz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castrogiovanni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castrogiovanni tries a head kick but it misses.
Castrogiovanni tries to clinch up but Szlesz circles away and keeps his distance.
Szlesz is looking to slow Castrogiovanni down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown by Szlesz or perhaps it was just good defense by Castrogiovanni which made him look bad.
Castrogiovanni stuffs the takedown attempt from Szlesz. Szlesz gets slowly back to his feet.
Paolo Castrogiovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aras Szlesz.
Castrogiovanni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castrogiovanni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castrogiovanni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Castrogiovanni does no damage.
Szlesz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castrogiovanni lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni tries to sprawl but Szlesz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Castrogiovanni is staying active underneath Szlesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Szlesz is looking to advance position but Castrogiovanni won't allow it.
Szlesz looking for a submission but Castrogiovanni manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Castrogiovanni 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.
Szlesz wants to pass the guard but Castrogiovanni is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni wants to stand up but Szlesz is controlling him.
Szlesz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Castrogiovanni, up you get!
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castrogiovanni sprawls well. Castrogiovanni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szlesz gets slowly back to his feet.
Castrogiovanni scores with a body shot.
Castrogiovanni misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrogiovanni throws a right and a left that Szlesz avoids nicely.
Szlesz tries to bum rush Castrogiovanni with a series of wild strikes but Castrogiovanni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szlesz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castrogiovanni connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szlesz closes the distance and clinches up with Castrogiovanni, looking for a takedown. Szlesz pushes Castrogiovanni against the cage but Castrogiovanni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Castrogiovanni.
Castrogiovanni throws a nice head kick!
Castrogiovanni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castrogiovanni lands with a slapping head kick.
Castrogiovanni throws a head kick that misses.
Castrogiovanni stuffs the takedown.
Szlesz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castrogiovanni throws a sloppy head kick and Szlesz moves out of range easily.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but Castrogiovanni shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrogiovanni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castrogiovanni clinches with his opponent.
Castrogiovanni can't break the clinch.
Szlesz tightens his grip and picks Castrogiovanni up, before dumping him to the ground. Castrogiovanni manages to land in guard.
Castrogiovanni keeping full guard, as Szlesz tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szlesz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szlesz trying to control but Castrogiovanni is working from the bottom.
Paolo Castrogiovanni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aras Szlesz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Szlesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aras Szlesz.
I've got Szlesz 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aras Szlesz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Istomin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Istomin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Absolute Power- Tech N9ne. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexi Istomin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istomin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Istomin fails with a takedown attempt.
Istomin tries for a takedown but Grygiel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grygiel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Istomin.
Artur Grygiel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Istomin.
Grygiel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Istomin did well to prevent Grygiel getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grygiel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Istomin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grygiel.
Istomin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Alexi Istomin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grygiel looking to score a takedown here. Istomin is defending well but Grygiel drives through and ends up in Istomin's guard.
Grygiel tries to stand but Istomin is controlling from the bottom.
Grygiel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grygiel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grygiel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grygiel slaps away a takedown attempt from Istomin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Istomin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grygiel swivels and escapes.
Istomin looks gassed!
Grygiel throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Istomin's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Grygiel dives in looking to finish as Istomin flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Grygiel's strikes! Grygiel is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Istomin's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Istomin was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Grygiel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NO Kia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that NO Kia was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Marcin Najman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, NO Kia!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najman misses with a takedown
and Kia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kia seems to be working for a kimura but Najman defends the submission attempt.
Najman actively working from the bottom here.
Kia is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Najman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kia has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Najman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kia is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Najman pulls down on the head and he's put Kia to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcin Najman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yousaf Kurracon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yousaf Kurracon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurracon needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Kurracon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kurracon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurracon tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurracon misses with the combination.
Kurracon throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurracon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Kurracon drops Jones with a left and a right! Oh, Jones is hurt - Kurracon dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Jim Jones has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Kurracon dominates the positioning.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurracon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kurracon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yousaf Kurracon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kurracon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurracon misses with a wild combination.
Kurracon throws a combination that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurracon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Yousaf Kurracon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurracon misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Kurracon moves out of range easily.
Kurracon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
A combination from Kurracon does no damage.
Kurracon looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kurracon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones drops Kurracon with a nice combination! Jones dives into Kurracon's guard, looking to finish!
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurracon's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurracon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Kurracon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Kurracon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Kurracon misses with a double jab.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kurracon avoids them all with ease.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Kurracon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Kurracon.
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!
Jones cracks Kurracon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurracon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurracon is countered with a crisp right hand from Jones that sends him to the canvas! Jones follows him to the mat into side control.
Kurracon is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurracon keeps working.
Kurracon is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Kurracon gets back to half guard.
Kurracon seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Kurracon is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is looking to pass Kurracon's guard but actually Kurracon recovers to full guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurracon is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Jones'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.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Kurracon shoots in.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurracon.
Kurracon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jim Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yousaf Kurracon.
Kurracon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Kurracon throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jim Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurracon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurracon circles away.
Kurracon misses with a double jab.
Jones tests Kurracon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurracon is breathing heavily.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looks to land a body kick but Kurracon moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurracon throws a combination that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jim Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurracon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a head kick but Kurracon moves out of range.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Kurracon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Kurracon blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but Kurracon moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurracon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Kurracon ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jim Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones scores with a one two! Kurracon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kurracon got wobbled bad by a big combination! Jones presses forward with punches and knees until Kurracon stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kurracon closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Mister T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister T has chosen Coolio - Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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245 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Kerns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaq Mister T!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns walks into a jab.
Mister T doesn't manage to clinch there - Kerns circles away.
Mister T fails with the takedown
and Kerns counters with a shoot takedown. Mister T fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kerns landing some decent shots from guard.
Mister T working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerns throwing strikes but missing.
Kerns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerns could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mister T looking to control.
Kerns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mister T working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerns postures up.
Kerns throws a big right hand that misses.
Mister T trying to control the position.
Kerns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mister T is keeping the position for now.
Mister T controls Kerns momentarily but Kerns frees himself.
Kerns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shaq Mister T hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kerns lands a nice looking body kick.
Mister T misses with a takedown attempt
and Kerns counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mister T!
Mister T looks gassed!
Kerns throwing strikes here but Mister T is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerns lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kerns is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kerns raining down shots from the mount!
Kerns lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mister T takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kerns's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Kerns!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Helmsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Chandra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmsley comes to the cage accompanied by hhh. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Chandra!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Helmsley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chandra sees it coming and defends easily.
Helmsley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chandra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helmsley.
Helmsley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmsley seems to be looking for submissions.
Helmsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Helmsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandra is trying to maintain the position but Helmsley is very close to passing his half guard.
Helmsley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Helmsley is thwarting Chandra's attempts to control the position.
Helmsley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chandra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmsley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chandra is working to get back to half guard.
Helmsley working for a guillotine from mount but Chandra is in no mood to give up.
Helmsley controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chandra is in real trouble.
Chandra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Helmsley gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandra tries to roll but Helmsley sticks to his back.
Helmsley misses with a punch to the head.
Helmsley throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Helmsley 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.
Helmsley has the hooks in. Chandra is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Chandra just trying to survive but Helmsley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chandra is keeping busy.
Chandra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Helmsley gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Chandra's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Helmsley looking to break Chandra's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chandra remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Helmsley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helmsley working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Chandra is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Helmsley has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Chandra taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunter Hearst Helmsley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Dickface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Dogga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Dickface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jax Dogga!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickface swings widly with a right hand
and Dogga counters with a solid body kick.
Dogga misses with a body shot
and Dickface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jax Dogga has been cut.
Dogga ducks under a wild hook from Dickface.
Dogga misses with a combination
and Dickface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickface throws a lazy right hand but Dogga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dogga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dogga fails to land with a series of punches.
Dogga looks gassed!
Dogga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dickface counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dickface counters with a straight right hand.
Dogga is rocked!
Dickface looks to throw the jab but Dogga is out of range.
Dogga is still on wobbly legs! Can Dickface finish him?
Dogga drops his hands momentarily. Dickface doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dogga staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dogga doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Dickface!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Testament- Return To Serenity. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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220 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Austin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Austin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Austin slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Austin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Austin stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ben Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Austin.
Hopkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Austin to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin throws a head kick that misses.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Austin.
Austin wants to clinch.
Austin closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Austin. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Austin 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.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Austin tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin is fending him off so far but Hopkins persists. Nope, Austin circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
Ben Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Austin.
Hopkins shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Tyson Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hopkins trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Hopkins stands up over Austin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin working a defensive guard but Hopkins passes into half guard.
Hopkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Austin is just riding it out for now. Hopkins eventually gives up the hold.
Hopkins seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.
Hopkins seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is working for an americana but Austin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hopkins was thinking about the submission.
Hopkins wanted to stand there but Austin had control of the position.
Hopkins trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hopkins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Austin tries to sprawl out of it but Hopkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Austin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins is looking to wear down Austin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hopkins counters with a head kick. That will keep Austin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Austin misses.
Austin wants to clinch.
Austin shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Austin throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins throws a series of strikes that have Austin backpedaling.
Tyson Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hopkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Austin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopkins.
Austin pulls Hopkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Hopkins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Austin has momentary wrist control but Hopkins slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Austin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hopkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins is trying to keep Austin in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Austin trying to move into half guard but instead Hopkins has managed to sweep!
Hopkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Austin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopkins is working away from the top position though.
Hopkins wants to pass to mount but Austin is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Nakutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
214 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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218 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martti Nakutin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakutin moves out of range of the body kick from Freeman.
Nakutin avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakutin.
Nakutin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakutin moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakutin.
It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Nakutin blocks a head kick by Freeman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman misses with a few strikes there.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses
and Nakutin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Nakutin is avoiding it.
Nakutin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throws a front kick aimed at Nakutin's knee but Nakutin avoids it well.
Freeman lands a body shot.
Nakutin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freeman's hands.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakutin defends it nicely.
Freeman looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Freeman looks gassed!
Freeman swinging wildly here.
Nakutin lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakutin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakutin steps into range and cracks Freeman with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Freeman flops backwards and Nakutin dives into his guard looking to finish!
Freeman is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nakutin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can Nakutin finish him?
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakutin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martti Nakutin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nakutin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakutin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Nakutin. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to land a front kick but Nakutin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freeman misses with a double jab.
Nakutin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakutin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Nakutin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freeman looks for a takedown but Nakutin sprawls well.
Nakutin throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Nakutin ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakutin throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Freeman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freeman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakutin defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Nakutin throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Nakutin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakutin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freeman.
Nakutin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Nakutin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakutin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakutin tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Nakutin moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakutin - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Nakutin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Nakutin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakutin fakes the leg kick and cracks Freeman in the body.
Nakutin looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
Martti Nakutin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakutin scores with a head kick.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Nakutin - that's a beauty! Freeman is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Nakutin can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Martti Nakutin!
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pop
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