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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garry Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garry Goodridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralph Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodridge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gordon eats them both and turns towards Goodridge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gordon scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Garry Goodridge has been cut.
Goodridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goodridge avoids it really well and circles away.
Goodridge misses with a combination
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Goodridge 's knee.
Nice cross by Goodridge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goodridge as he jumps to the side.
Gordon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goodridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Goodridge looks to land a combination but Gordon avoids it well.
Goodridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodridge.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt - Goodridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garry Goodridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gordon.
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon fails to pull guard.
Gordon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goodridge can't break the clinch.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodridge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Gordon shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodridge sprawls well. He's pushed Gordon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodridge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Goodridge lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.
Gordon dodges the punch combination from Goodridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Goodridge!
Gordon looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gordon stands up from mount. Strange move.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goodridge on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Goodridge misses.
Goodridge really is a fat lump.
Goodridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodridge tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodridge misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodridge.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goodridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gordon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodridge.
Goodridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodridge lands a right hook to the body.
Goodridge lands a nice looking body shot.
Garry Goodridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge feints a jab promting Gordon to slip. Goodridge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gordon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goodridge misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Goodridge catches Gordon right on the button with a cross.
Goodridge misses with a double jab.
Goodridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goodridge!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodridge throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goodridge!
Goodridge scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Goodridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garry Goodridge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodridge scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodridge finds it's way round the side to connect with Gordon's head.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon wants to clinch.
No joy there for Goodridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodridge swinging wildly here.
Goodridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodridge throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Goodridge does no damage.
Goodridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodridge throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Gordon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodridge pinned against the cage. Goodridge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.
Garry Goodridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gordon.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Goodridge looks to land a combination. Gordon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodridge sprawls well. Goodridge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Goodridge.
Goodridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodridge lands with a nice combination. Gordon backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodridge misses with a two punch combination.
Goodridge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Goodridge pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodridge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goodridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gordon takes one to the chin there.
Goodridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goodridge scores with a three punch combo!
Gordon walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodridge fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodridge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garry Goodridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Goodridge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge lands an overhand right.
Goodridge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gordon shoots in but Goodridge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goodridge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gordon throws an overhand right that lands on Goodridge's shoulder, as Goodridge tries to avoid the shot.
Goodridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
A right-left combo lands from Goodridge.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodridge scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodridge jabs at Gordon's body.
Goodridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Goodridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garry Goodridge'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. This is the final round!
Goodridge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goodridge duly obliges.
Goodridge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Goodridge swinging wildly here.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodridge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gordon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goodridge jabs Gordon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Goodridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodridge scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodridge's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goodridge duly obliges.
Goodridge cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goodridge swivels and escapes.
Garry Goodridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Gordon.
Goodridge scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodridge throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Goodridge scores with a three punch combo!
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goodridge throws a right and a left that Gordon avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Goodridge.
Goodridge fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge misses with a double jab.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodridge as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodridge jabs at Gordon's body.
Goodridge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goodridge slaps away a takedown attempt from Gordon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goodridge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodridge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Goodridge misses.
Goodridge tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garry Goodridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodridge throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goodridge defends it nicely.
Goodridge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goodridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Goodridge scores with a decent looking hook.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge lands with a nice body punch.
Goodridge stuffs the takedown.
Gordon has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Goodridge.
Goodridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon has his takedown stuffed
and Goodridge counters with a left and a right that stings Gordon.
Goodridge is looking to wear down Gordon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodridge feints a jab promting Gordon to slip. Goodridge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gordon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ralph Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garry Goodridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodridge connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Goodridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodridge, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry Goodridge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Semenyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken OBrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitriy Semenyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken OBrian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenyuk lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Semenyuk misses its intended target.
OBrian shoots in for a takedown but Semenyuk shows good takedown defense.
OBrian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OBrian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Semenyuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semenyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from OBrian.
A big right from Semenyuk misses.
OBrian dives in and grabs Semenyuk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Semenyuk pushes down on OBrian's head and hops out.
Semenyuk misses with a hook.
OBrian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dmitriy Semenyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken OBrian.
OBrian fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenyuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Semenyuk jabs OBrian right on the nose. OBrian blinks but takes it well.
Semenyuk punishes OBrian's body with a nice straight punch.
OBrian looks gassed!
OBrian walks straight into a right hand from Semenyuk - that's dropped him! Semenyuk jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save OBrian from any more punishment! OBrian complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dmitriy Semenyuk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Lexin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Holmes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sami Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lexin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexin looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Lexin gets a double leg takedown into Holmes's guard.
Lexin throwing strikes but missing.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lexin manages to get himself to full guard.
Lexin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lexin is proving hard to escape from.
Lexin wriggles free and stands up.
Lexin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lexin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexin lands a jab-cross combination.
Lexin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holmes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lexin prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Lexin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lexin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Lexinis looking to pass into half guard but Holmes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holmes is in guard.
Lexin is wriggling around but Holmes manages to pass to half guard.
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes seems to be working for a kimura but Lexin defends the submission attempt.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Lexin is trying to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lexin is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmes.
Holmes is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holmes prevents Lexin from standing back up.
Holmes is looking for a kimura but Lexin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lexin wants to get back to full guard.
Lexin wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmes is trying to control the action in half guard but Lexin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lexin trying to control from the bottom.
Lexin 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 is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lexin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Lexin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lexin drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
Lexin manages to pull guard.
Lexin wriggles free and stands up.
Lexin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lexin connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lexin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lexin trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lexin is looking to stand up but Holmes won't let him.
Lexin is breathing heavily.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Lexin trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rick Lexin.
Lexin gets the takedown into side control.
Holmes is trying to control Lexin's posture but Lexin avoids it.
Lexin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holmes some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Holmes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Holmes is staying active underneath Lexin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lexin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Lexin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lexin trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lexin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rick Lexin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jab by Lexin.
Holmes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Lexin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lexin pushes Holmes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown but Lexin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holmes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lexin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lexin lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Lexin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holmes enables Lexin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holmes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lexin distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lexin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes controlling Lexin's posture.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lexin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holmes wriggles free and stands up.
Sami Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Lexin as Holmes shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Lexin moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.
Lexin wants the takedown. Holmes is fighting it off but Lexin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holmes's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexin postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Lexin postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Lexin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lexin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lexin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lexin lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lexin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lexin cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rick Lexin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Lexin from controlling successfully.
Lexin throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Lexin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lexin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lexin connects with a couple of short punches.
Lexin tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
Lexin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lexin.
Holmes has momentary wrist control but Lexin slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lexin postures up and lands a big shot to Holmes's brow.
Sami Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Lexin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lexin landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Lexin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lexin 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Lexin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bert Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Graungaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graungaard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wretches & Kings. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Graungaard!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Quick misses.
Quick gets tackled into the cage by Graungaard. Graungaard maintains the clinch.
Graungaard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graungaard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Quick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graungaard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quick is breathing heavily.
Graungaard lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Bert Quick has been cut.
Quick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quick takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Graungaard.
Graungaard lands a big knee to the head and Quick goes down! Graungaard pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Graungaard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Epps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sergei Kharitonov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sergei Kharitonov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Epps!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epps displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Epps cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Sergei Kharitonov has been cut.
Kharitonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epps.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Epps manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kharitonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kharitonov misses with a double jab.
Kharitonov fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Kharitonov misses.
Kharitonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kharitonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epps has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epps holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kharitonov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epps lands with a right to the head.
Epps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kharitonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Epps.
Kharitonov swinging wildly here.
Kharitonov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Epps cracks Kharitonov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Epps has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kharitonov to stand back up!
Kharitonov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epps clinches.
Kharitonov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Epps pushes Kharitonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Epps.
Nice body punch from Epps - that landed with a thud.
Epps lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Epps as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epps digs a right hand into Kharitonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharitonov's gas tank.
Epps manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Epps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kharitonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Epps is out of range.
Epps tests Kharitonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sergei Kharitonov's cut is getting worse.
Epps connects with a body shot that sends Kharitonov's belly button to the back.
Epps throws an overhand right that has Kharitonov reeling! Epps follows up with more punches and Kharitonov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Epps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Samoltsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Dover has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miroslav Samoltsev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoltsev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dover on his heels. He'll look to pass Dover's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Samoltsev stays in close to Dover's body and controls the position.
Samoltsev wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Dover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samoltsev 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.
Miroslav Samoltsev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Samoltsev shoots in but Dover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Samoltsev backs up against the cage.
Dover scores with a head kick. Samoltsev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Samoltsev looks for a takedown but Dover sprawls well.
Samoltsev shoots in for a takedown but Dover shows good takedown defense.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Samoltsev.
Dover shoots in and gets a takedown into Samoltsev's guard.
Samoltsev is looking for a triangle but Dover pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover wants to control from the top but Samoltsev keeps moving.
Samoltsev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dover stands up and waves to Samoltsev to follow him.
Dover drops Samoltsev with a beautiful combination! Samoltsev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dover is looking for the KO!
Samoltsev looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover throws a right hand that Samoltsev ducks under and follows up with a left that Samoltsev also avoids with ease.
Dover drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samoltsev keeps working.
Samoltsev is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Samoltsev is trying to control Dover's posture but Dover avoids it.
Dover wants to stand but Samoltsev is controlling his arm.
Dover throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Samoltsev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samoltsev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Samoltsev wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Dover.
Samoltsev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Samoltsev gets caught flat footed, as Dover shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dover wants to control from the top but Samoltsev keeps moving.
Samoltsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dover trying to control but Samoltsev is working from the bottom.
Samoltsev is pulling down on Dover's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoltsev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dover has picked Samoltsev up and slammed him! Samoltsev can't keep hold of the triangle and Dover manages to pass to side control!
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Samoltsev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dover wants to control but Samoltsev is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samoltsev gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Samoltsev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samoltsev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dover misses with a head shot. Samoltsev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dover stopping the sweep attempt from Samoltsev.
Dover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoltsev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dover doesn't defend quickly enough and Samoltsev has managed to lock this one up! Can Dover escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Samoltsev on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miroslav Samoltsev!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triya Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gouli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gouli's choice of entrance music: Lalalala. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Triya Again!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Gouli!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Again scores with a nice body kick.
Again fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gouli.
Nice body kick there by Again.
Gouli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gouli looks gassed!
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!
Gouli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Again. That one must have hurt.
Again and Gouli are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Again throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Gouli into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Again knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Triya Again!
Triya Again retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaa Bbb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vazren Rigogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rigogo's choice of entrance music: Parapapapa. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaa Bbb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vazren Rigogo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigogo lands with a straight right. Bbb didn't see that one coming.
Rigogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bbb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rigogo avoids it really well and circles away.
Bbb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Aaa Bbb has been cut.
Rigogo throws a low kick, looking for Bbb's leg but Bbb calmly moves out of range.
Bbb slips a jab from Rigogo.
Bbb shoots for a double leg takedown but Rigogo sprawls well. He's pushed Bbb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bbb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rigogo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaa Bbb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigogo scores with a jab to the body.
Rigogo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rigogo showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rigogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bbb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rigogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rigogo is controlling the pace.
Bbb is pressing down on Rigogo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rigogo is in close to Bbb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigogo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bbb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rigogo.
Rigogo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rigogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Rigogo loads up on a big left hand. Bbb felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rigogo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bbb can't hide his disappointment, as Rigogo celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vazren Rigogo!
Vazren Rigogo is the new heavyweight champion!
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