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XFA 31 <Road House> PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amali Yeboah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieni Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amali Yeboah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pieni Mies!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeboah lands a left and a right that send Mies crashing to the mat, dazed. Yeboah thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Pieni Mies has been cut.
Yeboah shoots in for a double leg but Mies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mies shoots in for a double leg but Yeboah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mies shoots in and drives through. Yeboah sprawls well.
Yeboah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mies misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yeboah counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mies's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yeboah wants to stand but Mies has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mies managing to control the position.
Yeboah passes Mies's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yeboah content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies is looking to control Yeboah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mies avoid being mounted?
Mies tries to roll over but Yeboah keeps him under control.
Yeboah wants to pass to mount but Mies is defending the position.
Mies trying to control but Yeboah postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mies can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mies tries to bum rush Yeboah with a series of wild strikes but Yeboah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies has a takedown stuffed.
Amali Yeboah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieni Mies.
Mies misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mies looks gassed!
Yeboah darts in and clinches Mies up against the cage.
Mies breaks from the clinch.
Mies slaps away a takedown attempt from Yeboah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yeboah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mies swivels and escapes.
Mies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yeboah as he jumps to the side.
Mies fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeboah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mies!
Mies lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yeboah as he avoids it easily.
Mies swinging wildly here.
Yeboah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mies, pushing him back against the cage.
Mies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yeboah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mies walks away with a smile on his face. Yeboah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mies fails with the takedown.
Yeboah misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yeboah counters with a one-two to the body.
Yeboah misses with a two punch combination.
Mies feints a jab promting Yeboah to slip. Mies then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yeboah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mies shoots in for a takedown but Yeboah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mies fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mies wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amali Yeboah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pieni Mies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mies has Yeboah up against the cage in a clinch.
Mies wants to get back to striking at distance but Yeboah won't allow it.
Mies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mies misses with a takedown attempt
and Yeboah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yeboah gets the takedown into side control.
Yeboah wants to control but Mies is keeping him busy.
Yeboah has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mies pushes Yeboah up against the cage in a clinch.
Mies breaks the clinch.
Amali Yeboah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeboah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mies circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah gets tackled into the cage by Mies. Mies maintains the clinch.
Mies breaks from the clinch.
Yeboah shoots and misses
and Mies counters by clinching up.
Mies taking a breather.
Mies utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mies is stalling here.
Mies is trying to maintain a safe position but Yeboah gets an underhook and turns Mies into the cage.
Mies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yeboah's waist but Yeboah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mies off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Yeboah. No joy for Mies on that attempt.
Amali Yeboah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pieni Mies.
Yeboah shoots in and drives through. Mies sprawls well.
Mies connects with a body shot.
Yeboah dives in and scores a takedown into Mies's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mies is trying to keep Yeboah in close.
Mies throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yeboah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mies is trying to hold Yeboah in close to prevent damage but Yeboah has managed to pass into half guard.
Mies makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mies.
Mies trying to keep a closed guard but Yeboah is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
Mies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yeboah is one step ahead there.
Mies has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yeboah is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mies.
Mies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies is trying to control Yeboah's posture but Yeboah avoids it.
Mies manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yeboah's best efforts.
Yeboah stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mies is not content to let Yeboah control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pieni Mies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pieni Mies's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Mies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown but Mies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mies closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yeboah to the mat! Yeboah manages to get full guard.
Mies content to stall in guard here.
Yeboah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mies is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yeboah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies slips nicely into half guard.
Mies is keen to just control but Yeboah is a slippery customer.
Yeboah is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mies lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yeboah sees it coming and defends easily.
Yeboah tries to roll over but Mies keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yeboah is just riding it out for now. Mies eventually gives up the hold.
Yeboah is defending against the submission attempts here by Mies.
Amali Yeboah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mies passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yeboah!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yeboah?
Mies stands up from mount. Strange move.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mies showed some decent athleticism there.
Mies is working for a submission of some sort.
Mies with the ground and pound but Yeboah uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pieni Mies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pieni Mies!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God Demise. Samson Savea has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samson Savea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jed Walker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savea fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Savea decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Savea thows a big elbow that misses.
Savea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savea won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Walker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Walker blocks an elbow strike from Savea.
Savea is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Savea keeps him there for the moment.
Savea decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker throws and elbow that misses. Savea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Savea!
Savea won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savea thows a big elbow that misses.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savea is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Savea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Savea from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savea stands up from Walker's guard - Savea perhaps looking for a knockout.
Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savea did well to prevent Walker getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savea desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Savea trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Savea holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Savea is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Samson Savea wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savea slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Savea's head back.
Walker misses with a hook. Savea ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Savea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savea fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a right hand that Savea ducks under and follows up with a left that Savea also avoids with ease.
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savea is breathing heavily.
Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savea was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savea pushes Walker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Savea circles away.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Savea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jed Walker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walker cracks Savea with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Savea looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Walker finish him?
Savea is rocked!
Savea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker has Savea up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker prevents Savea from breaking the clinch.
Walker pulls guard effortlessly.
Savea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Savea is retaining full 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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Savea looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to stand but Savea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Walker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savea on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savea tries to get out of the position.
Walker throws and elbow that misses. Savea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Savea!
Savea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker controls Savea momentarily but Savea frees himself.
Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea tries to reverse the position but Walker maintains control.
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Walker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Walker has control of Savea's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Savea regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Walker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker content just to control the position here.
Walker looking to control but Savea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Savea is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Savea and Walker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee asks Walker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walker prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Walker darts in and clinches Savea up against the cage.
Savea fails to pull guard.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Savea shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Savea gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savea will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Savea, up you get!
Walker lands with a cross.
Samson Savea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Savea scores with a three punch combo!
Walker drops Savea with a beautiful combination! Savea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Walker is looking for the KO!
Oh Savea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savea at a distance.
Savea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Walker gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Walker moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Savea! Walker continues to tee off on Savea, landing with a left and a right! Walker connects with a right hand that leaves Savea sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jed Walker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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290 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Triple Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Jack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack misses with a body punch
and Adebisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack connects with a body shot.
Jack is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Jack shuts the power down on Adebisi. Lights out, game over! Jack is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Triple Jack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham's entrance music is Omar Khairat - Alexandria . A fine choice. Kane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Song 2- Blur kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Russel Kane has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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156 lbs
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164 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amir Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russel Kane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunham is defended easily by Kane.
Russel Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham slips under a jab.
Dunham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dunham off to one side.
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kane's guard now.
Dunham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dunham has gone for a leg lock! Kane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dunham's guard.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Dunham wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kane is now in half guard.
Dunham is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunham keeps working.
Dunham gets full guard.
Dunham looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunham, not yet.
Kane trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Dunham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kane trying to control but Dunham postures up.
Kane is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane gets full guard.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dunham works over Kane with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham working some strikes from top position.
Dunham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kane, not yet.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunham.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunham is working Kane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunham postures up and lands a big shot to Kane's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dunham has Kane in his guard.
Dunham 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.
Kane stands and throws Dunham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dunham is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dunham is looking for a sweep.
Dunham gets back to half guard.
Dunham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dunham.
Dunham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dunham looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunham, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunham is retaining full guard.
Dunham wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunham looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kane has picked Dunham up and slammed him! Dunham can't keep hold of the triangle and Kane manages to pass to side control!
Dunham regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Dunham manages to get to full guard.
Kane passes into half guard.
Kane wants to take a breather but Dunham is having none of it.
Kane is working for a kimura but Dunham is defending it quite comfortably.
Dunham regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Dunham 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.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Dunham is out of range.
Amir Dunham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kane pinned against the cage. Kane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dunham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane misses with a hook
and Dunham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kane won't be happy with that.
Kane gets back to half guard.
Dunham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunham seems to be working for a kimura but Kane defends the submission attempt.
Dunham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Dunham has control of the leg.
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kane is looking to control Dunham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kane avoid being mounted?
Amir Dunham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kane sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
Dunham is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunham seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kane trying to control here.
Dunham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dunham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dunham in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kane tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dunham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amir Dunham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Averick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rush might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Final Countdown. Averick has chosen Undead as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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22
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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24
178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braden Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madden Averick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Averick counters with a left to the body.
Averick connects with a body shot that sends Rush's belly button to the back.
Rush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a nice uppercut.
Rush misses with a two punch combination.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Averick counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a nice body shot.
Madden Averick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Averick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rush misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Averick counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rush misses with a takedown
letting Averick counter with a right hand.
Rush wants to clinch but Averick slips to the side
and Averick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Averick counters with a stiff right hand.
Braden Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averick.
Rush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Averick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rush thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush tries to clinch
and Averick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rush throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Averick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rush misses with a combination
and Averick counters with a thumping low kick.
Averick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rush had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rush tries to clinch
and Averick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Averick counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Averick 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.
Averick is looking to slow Rush down with leg kicks.
Rush tries for a takedown but Averick circles away easily
and Averick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Averick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Averick counters with a straight right hand.
Averick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rush.
Rush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rush with a poor takedown
and Averick counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Averick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rush doesn't seem bothered though.
Madden Averick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Averick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rush. Rush circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick
and Rush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rush wants to clinch
and Averick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rush fails with the takedown
enabling Averick to counter with a crisp jab.
Averick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rush fails with the takedown
and Averick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rush's knee momentarily.
Averick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush throws a right and a left that Averick avoids nicely.
Rush with a poor takedown
and Averick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braden Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush blocks a jab.
Averick sizes up Rush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rush defending well as Averick loads up on a big left hand.
Rush tries for a takedown but Averick circles away easily
and Averick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rush's knee momentarily.
Rush misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush fails with the takedown
and Averick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rush shoots and misses
letting Averick counter with a right hand.
Rush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rush tries to clinch but Averick moves away
and Averick counters with a nice body shot.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Averick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rush's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush throws an off balance right hand
and Averick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madden Averick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Averick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rush.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rush thinking.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averick counters with a nice uppercut.
Rush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Averick counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averick scores with a sloppy right hand. Rush should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Averick counters with a nice uppercut.
Rush misses with a takedown
and Averick counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush thows a leg kick but Averick checks it
and Averick counters with a stiff right hand.
Rush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averick counters with an inside leg kick.
Rush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averick.
Averick misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averick. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averick counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush misses with a takedown
letting Averick counter with a right hand.
Rush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a nice uppercut.
Rush throws a leg kick
and Averick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Averick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rush momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averick feints a jab promting Rush to slip. Averick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rush slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick
and Rush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Averick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rush manages to avoid it.
Rush tries to clinch up
and Averick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madden Averick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rush misses with a leg kick
and Averick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Averick counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averick cracks a nice hook into Rush's ribs.
A big right from Rush misses.
Rush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Averick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braden Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madden Averick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Averick 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madden Averick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Runfor Cover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Runfor Cover has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
155 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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28
168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Runfor Cover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zak Zinfandel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinfandel ducks right into an uppercut from Cover.
It looks like Zak Zinfandel has been cut.
Cover with a jab.
Cover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zinfandel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zinfandel prevents Cover from breaking the clinch.
Cover wants to break free but Zinfandel has control.
Cover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cover wants to get back to striking at distance but Zinfandel won't allow it.
Come on Zinfandel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cover prevents the takedown attempt.
Cover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zinfandel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Cover.
Zinfandel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cover swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinfandel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cover misses with a combination
and Zinfandel counters with an inside leg kick.
Zinfandel slips under a jab from Cover.
Cover throws a jab but it's blocked by Zinfandel.
Zinfandel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cover swivels and escapes.
Cover lands with a straight right. Zinfandel didn't see that one coming.
Cover misses with a series of wild punches.
Runfor Cover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zinfandel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinfandel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zinfandel.
Runfor Cover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zak Zinfandel.
Cover misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Cover. Those never looked like landing.
Cover fails to land with a series of punches.
Cover looks to throw the jab but Zinfandel is out of range.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zinfandel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cover is trying to get back to full guard.
Cover avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinfandel.
Cover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zinfandel is working away from the top position though.
Zinfandel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cover keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zinfandel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cover is just riding it out for now. Zinfandel eventually gives up the hold.
Cover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zinfandel on the ground.
Cover wants to improve his position but Zinfandel is controlling well.
Zinfandel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cover defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cover tries to get out of the position.
Zinfandel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinfandel wants to pass to mount but Cover is defending the position.
Zinfandel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zinfandel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cover's head.
Zinfandel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zinfandel wants to work for an arm triangle but Cover is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zinfandel trying to control from half guard but Cover is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zak Zinfandel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zak Zinfandel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zinfandel lands with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Cover blocks the low kick.
Cover throws a right and a left that Zinfandel avoids nicely.
Cover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cover checks a leg kick.
Zinfandel throws a leg kick but Cover moved away.
Zinfandel closes the distance and clinches.
Zinfandel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinfandel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Zinfandel lands but Cover takes it in his stride.
Cover blocks a head kick by Zinfandel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover fails to land with a series of punches.
Zinfandel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cover.
Zinfandel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cover throws a right hand that Zinfandel ducks under and follows up with a left that Zinfandel also avoids with ease.
Cover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cover.
Cover misses with a double jab.
Zinfandel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cover.
Cover swinging wildly here.
Zinfandel has managed to clinch.
Zinfandel breaks from the clinch.
Cover lands a jab to Zinfandel's midsection.
Zinfandel is breathing heavily.
Zinfandel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zinfandel counters with a low kick, right behind Cover 's knee.
Cover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zinfandel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zinfandel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Cover misses.
Runfor Cover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zinfandel counters with an outside leg kick.
Zinfandel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cover but Cover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zinfandel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cover as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel tries to clinch up.
Zinfandel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Runfor Cover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zak Zinfandel.
Cover misses with the combination.
Runfor Cover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Cover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runfor Cover is winning the standup battle so far.
Cover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zinfandel circles away quickly and effectively.
Zinfandel shoots in but Cover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zinfandel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cover to the mat! Cover manages to get full guard.
Zinfandel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cover seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zinfandel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cover manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zinfandel has Cover in his guard.
Cover not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Runfor Cover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zak Zinfandel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zinfandel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zinfandel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cover tries to avoid it but Zinfandel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cover to the ground. Cover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cover misses with a combination
and Zinfandel counters with a single leg into guard. Cover didn't expect that.
Zinfandel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zinfandel throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinfandel postures up in Cover's guard and throws a big left but Cover blocks it.
Zinfandel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinfandel throws and elbow that misses. Cover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinfandel's guard. Nice move by Cover!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinfandel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinfandel wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zinfandel's guard.
Zinfandel wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel gets back to full guard.
Zak Zinfandel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zinfandel keeping moving, preventing Cover from controlling successfully.
Zinfandel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cover 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cover wants to pass the guard but Zinfandel is keeping the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Runfor Cover wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zinfandel dodges the punch combination from Cover.
Cover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zinfandel moves into the clinch.
Cover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zinfandel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cover working hard to break the clinch.
Cover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Zinfandel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zinfandel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zak Zinfandel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Dawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Dawn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
142 lbs
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25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison gets caught flat footed, as Dawn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morrison kicks Dawn off and gets to his feet.
No joy there for Morrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Morrison both land. Nice combination.
Jim Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison darts in and clinches Dawn up against the cage.
Morrison stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dawn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morrison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawn is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawn wants to stand but Morrison is controlling the position.
Dawn is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Dawn wants to stand up but Morrison is controlling him.
Morrison gets to his feet - Dawn follows without any prompting.
Dawn dodges the punch combination from Morrison.
Dawn shoots in but Morrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Dawn moves out of range easily.
Dawn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Dawn moves out of range easily.
Dawn dodges the punch combination from Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawn circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dawn trying to pass the guard but Morrison defending well.
Dawn is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morrison is refusing to be controlled, as Dawn sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Dawn has control of the leg.
Dawn is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dawn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison trying to hold on to Dawn's head to control him but Dawn postures up.
Dawn passes into side control, despite Morrison's attempt to control the position.
Morrison is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Dawn controls the position.
Dawn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morrison!
Dawn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morrison is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morrison and Dawn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dawn trying to control the action but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Dawn eventually gives up the hold.
Dawn is keen to just control but Morrison is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawn's guard.
Morrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawn has wrist control.
Dawn trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Jim Morrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.
Morrison has his feet on Dawn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morrison, right into the meat.
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morrison smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn shoots in but Morrison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dawn shoots in but no luck this time.
Jim Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Dawn.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morrison misses with the combination.
Morrison throws a combination. Dawn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison gets control of Dawn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morrison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morrison throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Dawn from controlling successfully.
Morrison is trying to keep Dawn in close.
Dawn looking to pass the guard.
Dawn is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
Dawn trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dawn shoots for a takedown but Morrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawn, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison has picked Dawn up - he's going for a ride! Morrison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dawn trying to control but Morrison postures up.
Dawn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dawn tries to kick Morrison off but Morrison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dawn is breathing heavily.
Dawn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dawn is trying to stand up here but Morrison is controlling him well.
Dawn is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Dawn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Morrison gets a double leg takedown into Dawn's guard.
Dawn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dawn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawn wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Dawn blocks nicely.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dawn 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.
Dawn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison controlling the position well.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Dawn has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Morrison dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Morrison. Those never looked like landing.
Dawn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Dawn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawn is pressed up against the cage. Morrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dawn down to the mat. Dawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrison pinned against the cage. Morrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrison gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dawn.
Jim Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Dawn.
Dawn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morrison smiles and moves away.
Dawn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawn tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawn is working for takedown but Morrison is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn managing to block the knees to the body from Morrison.
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dawn.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Dawn circles away.
Morrison gets a double leg takedown into Dawn's guard.
Dawn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Dawn blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison wants to control from the top but Dawn keeps moving.
Morrison postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
Dawn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morrison is controlling him.
Dawn trying to control the position here.
Morrison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morrison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dawn takes a step back to recover.
Morrison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawn.
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!
Morrison displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dawn is rocked!
Morrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawn eats them both and turns towards Morrison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dawn is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
Morrison throws a nice looking combination but Dawn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morrison but Morrison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morrison gets a clinch.
Richard Dawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison has clasped his hands together around Dawn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Morrison!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrade comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Slater!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slater on his heels. He'll look to pass Slater's guard now, I'm sure.
Andrade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrade defends well.
Andrade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andrade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roberto Andrade just wasn't active enough.
Slater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Andrade has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andrade lands a big shot there that rocks Slater but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Slater is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slater is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andrade lands with some strikes.
Andrade landing strikes from the mount and Slater is in trouble!
Andrade tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Slater really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Andrade connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Slater tries to hold on but Andrade postures up.
Andrade tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andrade working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andrade with shots to the head and body - Slater looks very uncomfortable down there.
Slater is looking to get to half guard.
Andrade content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Andrade cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andrade is landing with some decent strikes but Slater is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slater is working to get back to half guard.
Andrade lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andrade prevents Slater from getting the reversal.
Andrade content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slater hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater regains half guard.
Andrade working Slater over with strikes.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Andrade has control of the leg.
Andrade is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slater on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andrade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andrade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slater works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andrade throwing strikes but missing.
Andrade controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slater slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrade tries to land a knee to the head but Slater blocks with his arms.
Andrade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slater up against the cage.
Slater is trying to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling him.
Slater working hard to break the clinch.
Andrade lands a knee to the body.
Andrade misses with a knee to the head.
Andrade scores with a knee to the head.
Slater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slater is trying to break the clinch but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Slater can't break the clinch.
Slater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Andrade lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade with a knee to the head.
Andrade connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slater's face.
Slater takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrade tries to land a knee to the head but Slater blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slater tries to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling the position.
Andrade landing knees to the body.
Andrade lands a right hand.
Slater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Andrade crunches a lovely knee into Slater's ribcage.
Andrade tries to land a knee to the head but Slater blocks with his arms.
Andrade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andrade scores with a knee to the head.
Slater wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrade won't allow it.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around?
Andrade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slater is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Slater tries to break free but Andrade pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andrade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andrade scores with a knee to the head.
Andrade keeps control of Slater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slater tries to circle away but Andrade has him pinned against the cage.
Andrade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andrade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roberto Andrade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andrade has him pressed against the cage.
Andrade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slater's efforts to push away.
Slater is trying to force a seperation but Andrade has the dominant position.
Slater is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrade has double underhooks.
Andrade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slater has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slater working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slater's face.
Andrade misses with a knee to the head.
Slater can't break the clinch.
Andrade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andrade has Slater pressed against the cage, preventing Slater from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slater.
Slater has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.
Andrade misses with a knee strike.
Andrade has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slater regains guard immediately.
Slater looking for a guillotine here but Andrade defends easily.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade content to stall in guard here.
Slater is trying to keep Andrade in close.
Slater lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andrade!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrade is working to get back to half guard.
Andrade wants to control but Slater is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Andrade dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slater throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade tries for a takedown but Slater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andrade throws an elbow but Slater slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrade is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slater's shoulder. That is not cool.
Slater is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrade throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Slater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andrade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slater keeps working.
Slater is looking for a sweep.
Andrade cracks Slater with a big right hand but Slater just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Roberto Andrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Slater can't do much from the bottom here.
Andrade is looking to take a break and control but Slater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andrade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Andrade slows the pace down in half guard.
Slater gets full guard.
Slater is trying to control the position but Andrade postures up.
Andrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andrade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrade wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater 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.
Andrade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Andrade controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roberto Andrade just wasn't active enough.
Andrade drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade forces his way into half guard.
Slater taking some punishment here, with Andrade in his half guard.
Andrade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Andrade seems content to control.
Andrade seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slater for as long as he can get away with.
Slater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andrade.
Slater keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andrade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Slater actively working from the bottom here.
Andrade with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade works his way into side control.
Andrade postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Andrade is trying to get an arm triangle but Slater is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Slater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billy Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrade working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Slater tries to buck Andrade off but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slater has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Andrade!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Motumba Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Dr Dre- I Need a Doctor as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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243 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motumba Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Washington!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zulu counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Zulu to acknowledge the strikes.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Zulu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington wants to clinch.
Washington drives through and clinches with Zulu against the cage.
Washington keeps control of Zulu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andre Washington.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington tries to clinch but Zulu is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Washington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch up
and Zulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Andre Washington has been cut.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington cracks Zulu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington tries to clinch there but Zulu circles away.
Washington moves to clinch but Zulu breaks away
and Zulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington connects with a single shot there.
Washington tries to clinch
and Zulu counters with a nice body shot.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Zulu circles away.
Zulu checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zulu.
Washington wants to clinch but Zulu slips to the side
and Zulu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andre Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Zulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington wants to clinch.
Washington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington throws a front kick aimed at Zulu's knee but Zulu avoids it well.
Zulu gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zulu tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington taking a breather.
Zulu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Washington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Washington scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andre Washington.
Washington moves to clinch but Zulu breaks away
and Zulu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Washington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Washington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zulu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington moves to clinch but Zulu breaks away
and Zulu counters with a nice body shot.
Washington is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington tries to clinch up but Zulu circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to clinch
and Zulu counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zulu, as that shot connected.
That has opened up Andre Washington's cut even more.
Zulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington wants to clinch
letting Zulu counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Washington right on the button. Washington goes down! Zulu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zulu gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motumba Zulu!
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