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HBP 87 - Christmas Special PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meas Chanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolton Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chanta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to get up-50 cent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meas Chanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kolton Blade!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade with a poor takedown
and Chanta counters with a nice leg kick.
Chanta moves to clinch but Blade breaks away
and Blade counters with a single leg into guard. Chanta didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chanta trying to keep a closed guard but Blade is proving a slippery customer.
Blade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chanta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chanta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chanta keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blade content to stall in guard here.
Chanta keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kolton Blade was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chanta throws out the jab.
Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chanta moves away.
Blade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chanta momentarily.
Blade shoots in but Chanta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blade with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chanta counters with a head kick.
Meas Chanta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolton Blade.
Chanta tries to clinch there but Blade circles away.
Chanta lands a big head kick that sends Blade tumbling to the mat! Chanta takes a step backwards and waves Blade back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blade is rocked!
It looks like Kolton Blade has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chanta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blade to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blade is still in real trouble! Can Chanta finish him?
Blade stays in close to Chanta's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chanta wants to sweep but no luck.
Blade seems to have recovered his senses.
Chanta has his foot on Blade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blade works his way back into a safe position though.
Chanta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blade controls the pace.
Chanta wants to stand and escape but Blade is having none of it.
Chanta controls Blade momentarily but Blade frees himself.
Blade stays in close to Chanta's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chanta has momentary wrist control but Blade slips an elbow through the middle.
Chanta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chanta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blade has managed to get both his arms back between Chanta's legs - danger averted.
Blade lands a couple of digs.
Chanta wants to stand up but Blade is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chanta being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chanta wants to stand and escape but Blade is having none of it.
Blade 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.
Blade trying to control the position from guard on top but Chanta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blade controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kolton Blade has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blade with a poor takedown
and Chanta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chanta.
Chanta lands a knee to the body.
Chanta trying to land knees to the body.
Chanta working Blade over with knees to the body.
Chanta connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chanta landing knees to the head.
Chanta is breathing heavily.
Chanta crunches a lovely knee into Blade's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chanta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chanta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chanta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Chanta.
Chanta looking to throw knees to the head but Blade is blocking nicely.
Chanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blade blocks it with crossed arms.
Chanta misses with a knee to the head.
Chanta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blade is defending well for now.
Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chanta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blade.
Blade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chanta connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meas Chanta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kolton Blade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chanta is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
Blade closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chanta's guard.
Chanta keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
Chanta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chanta keeping full guard, as Blade tries to pass.
Chanta working for a triangle but Blade defends it easily.
Blade trying to control but Chanta is working from the bottom.
Blade looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chanta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kolton Blade has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kolton Blade was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chanta leaves Blade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chanta is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt
and Chanta counters with a big head kick but Blade shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chanta - the referee stops the clock and Blade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chanta. Blade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chanta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chanta drops Blade with a big knee straight up the middle! Blade is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Chanta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meas Chanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chanta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meas Chanta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolton Blade.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Blade trying to stall but Chanta improves his position.
Chanta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blades head.
Chanta struggles to land a body shot inside as Blade controls his hands.
Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Chanta.
Chanta misses with a knee to the head.
Blade takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chanta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blade is defending well for now.
Chanta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chanta prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chanta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Chanta.
Chanta lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Chanta.
Chanta with a knee to the head.
Meas Chanta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chanta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chanta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blade's face.
Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blade is defending well for now.
Chanta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blade tries for a takedown but Chanta manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chanta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chanta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chanta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blade avoiding damage as Chanta throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meas Chanta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kolton Blade's cut.
That's time! Chanta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blade moves into the clinch.
Chanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanta gets underhooks to prevent Blade's takedown attempt.
Chanta misses with a knee to the head.
Chanta tries a knee to the head but Blade blocks it.
Chanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Blade avoids the damage to the body.
Blade gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blade prevents Chanta from standing back up.
Blade controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chanta is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kolton Blade.
Blade misses with a takedown
and Chanta counters by moving into the clinch.
Chanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chanta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meas Chanta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolton Blade.
Chanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blade is trying to pull guard but Chanta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blade tries to pull guard but Chanta holds him up against the cage and eventually Blade drops back down to his feet.
Chanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chanta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blade tries to pull guard but Chanta won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chanta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chanta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chanta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blade.
Knees to the body from Chanta.
Chanta digs a right hand underneath Blade's ribcage. Blade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chanta trying to land knees to the body.
Chanta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chanta working Blade over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chanta lands a knee to the head.
Chanta tries a knee to the head but Blade blocks it.
Blade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chanta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chanta is looking to clinch but Blade is avoiding it.
Chanta tries to clinch but Blade is having none of it.
Chanta closes the distance and pushes Blade back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Chanta.
Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta crunches a lovely knee into Blade's ribcage.
Meas Chanta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chanta tries to throw a body punch but Blade avoids it by throwing Chanta back against the cage.
Blade tries to score a body lock takedown but Chanta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blade avoiding damage as Chanta throws knees to the body.
Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blade is defending well for now.
Kolton Blade 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.
Blade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chanta after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chanta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meas Chanta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chanta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meas Chanta!
Meas Chanta took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nero Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabu comes to the cage accompanied by The Enemy . Morse has chosen Metallica-No Remorse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nero Sabu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Morse!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morse throws a combination. Sabu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sabu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Morse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sabu.
Sabu slips under a jab.
Morse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morse wants to stand up but Sabu is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morse gets to his feet but Sabu grabs hold of a leg and swivels beautifully into a kneebar. Morse falls to the floor but he can't defend the quick submission attempt and has to tap quickly to save his knee ligaments! Very nice work from Sabu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nero Sabu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shank Flabbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasgen Umarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasgen Umarov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shank Flabbott's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shank Flabbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasgen Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flabbott lands a big right hand that sends Umarov crashing to the mat! Flabbott stays standing though and waves Umarov back to his feet!
It looks like Vasgen Umarov has been cut.
Umarov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flabbott fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Umarov square on the jaw! Damn, Umarov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shank Flabbott!
Shank Flabbott managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Worawat Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Grimsrud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex comes to the cage accompanied by mut tow kow sauk หมัด-เท้า-. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Worawat Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Grimsrud!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Grimsrud moves out of range easily.
Grimsrud wants to clinch.
Grimsrud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Fairtex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimsrud. That did some damage!
Grimsrud avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fairtex stuffs the takedown.
Worawat Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Grimsrud.
Grimsrud closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimsrud lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grimsrud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grimsrud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimsrud is fighting to break Fairtex's control of his arms but Fairtex is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grimsrud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fairtex's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimsrud being controlled here momentarily.
Grimsrud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fairtex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grimsrud on the ground.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
Grimsrud loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimsrud is pushing down on Fairtex's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairtex is fighting to maintain full guard but Grimsrud has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grimsrud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fairtex sees it coming and defends easily.
Fairtex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimsrud is working away from the top position though.
Fairtex wants to get back to full guard.
Grimsrud is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimsrud not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex has hold of Grimsrud's hands but Grimsrud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grimsrud trying to control the action but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Fairtex has hold of Grimsrud's hands but Grimsrud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex looks like he's trying to stand up.
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!
Grimsrud is working for a submission of some sort.
Fairtex is refusing to be controlled, as Grimsrud sits in half guard.
Fairtex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimsrud's sensitive parts.
Worawat Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimsrud under the eye.
Grimsrud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fairtex counters with a series of strikes. Grimsrud will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fairtex leaves Grimsrud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimsrud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairtex, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Grimsrud is controlling the position.
Grimsrud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimsrud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grimsrud.
No joy there for Fairtex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud darts in and clinches Fairtex up against the cage.
Grimsrud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimsrud can't get the takedown.
Grimsrud wants a takedown but no success here.
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Grimsrud shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grimsrud trying to control the action but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Grimsrud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairtex wants to control but Grimsrud is keeping busy.
Fairtex is trying to stand up here but Grimsrud is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Worawat Fairtex will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimsrud moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
Christian Grimsrud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grimsrud if he has to take too many more of those.
Grimsrud is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grimsrud shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairtex sprawls well. Fairtex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grimsrud gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex throws a wild body kick that Grimsrud sees coming a mile off.
Grimsrud moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown.
Fairtex tries to land a front kick but Grimsrud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fairtex misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grimsrud avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Grimsrud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex avoids it really well and circles away.
Worawat Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Grimsrud.
Grimsrud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
Fairtex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimsrud.
Grimsrud darts in and clinches Fairtex up against the cage.
Grimsrud goes for a takedown attempt but Fairtex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grimsrud is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimsrud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grimsrud somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud clinches up with Fairtex and pushes him back against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Grimsrud has him pressed against the cage.
Grimsrud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Grimsrud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimsrud feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fairtex 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.
Fairtex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairtex preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairtex wants to sweep here but Grimsrud controlling him for the moment.
Grimsrud controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grimsrud stopping the sweep attempt from Fairtex.
Grimsrud wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Grimsrud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimsrud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grimsrud tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairtex is retaining full guard.
Grimsrud landing with the ground and pound.
Grimsrud trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Grimsrud wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grimsrud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Grimsrud from controlling successfully.
Grimsrud throwing strikes but missing.
Grimsrud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimsrud distracts Fairtex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairtex trying to keep a closed guard but Grimsrud is proving a slippery customer.
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 Worawat Fairtex will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Grimsrud rushes Fairtex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grimsrud presses Fairtex against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairtex is trying to force a seperation but Grimsrud has the dominant position.
Grimsrud lands a takedown into guard.
Grimsrud wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Fairtex pulls Grimsrud in close to prevent any damage.
Grimsrud trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Christian Grimsrud hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsrud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grimsrud clinches with his opponent.
Fairtex tries to throw a body punch but Grimsrud avoids it by throwing Fairtex back against the cage.
Grimsrud has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fairtex after a bit of a struggle.
Grimsrud blocking some punches.
Grimsrud wants a takedown but no success here.
Worawat Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Grimsrud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairtex creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grimsrud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimsrud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimsrud lands a body shot.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimsrud changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fairtex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimsrud's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grimsrud crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fairtex - the referee stops the clock and Grimsrud gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fairtex. Grimsrud manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Fairtex feints a jab promting Grimsrud to slip. Fairtex then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grimsrud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fairtex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fairtex jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grimsrud tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Grimsrud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Grimsrud's front leg.
Grimsrud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimsrud.
Grimsrud needs to keep his hands up - Fairtex had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Worawat Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex lands a head kick!
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimsrud's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimsrud takes one to the chin there.
Grimsrud fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Grimsrud, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimsrud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fairtex to the mat! Fairtex manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex is trying to control the position but Grimsrud postures up.
Fairtex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimsrud.
Grimsrud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fairtex's guard.
Grimsrud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairtex does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fairtex tries to roll over but Grimsrud keeps him under control.
Grimsrud is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grimsrud lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Worawat Fairtex.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairtex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Worawat Fairtex!
An out of breath and clearly excited Worawat Fairtex thanked Hell's Balls Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Projektina Vitutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen Renegade of Funk 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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183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Projektina Vitutus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitutus throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Vitutus throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Funkyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Funkyama misses the shot to the body.
Vitutus connects with a high kick.
Vitutus is looking to clinch.
Funkyama wants to land a leg kick but Vitutus is out of range.
Vitutus misses with a body kick.
Vitutus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vitutus dodges the punch combination from Funkyama.
Funkyama stuns Vitutus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitutus rushes Funkyama and presses him up against the cage.
Vitutus lands a damaging elbow.
Vitutus lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vitutus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Funkyama's brow.
Funkyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vitutus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses.
Funkyama has hold of one of Vitutus's legs. Vitutus is fighting the takedown attempt but Funkyama gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Funkyama won't allow Vitutus to sweep him here.
Vitutus pulls Funkyama in to control the position.
Funkyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Vitutus trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Projektina Vitutus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Funkyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vitutus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vitutus clinches with his opponent.
Funkyama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vitutus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vitutus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funkyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vitutus.
Ben Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitutus clinches up against the cage.
Funkyama lands an uppercut.
Funkyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Vitutus.
Funkyama blocks an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vitutus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Projektina Vitutus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funkyama.
A short left from Funkyama.
Vitutus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vitutus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Funkyama avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vitutus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Funkyama's brow.
Vitutus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Funkyama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vitutus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Funkyama has Vitutus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vitutus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Funkyama blocks the elbow strike.
Vitutus throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitutus is pressed up against the cage. Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vitutus down to the mat. Vitutus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funkyama looks gassed!
Funkyama misses with a double jab.
Funkyama stalks Vitutus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vitutus's face. Vitutus staggers backwards, shaken.
Vitutus moves away from the strike by Funkyama.
Funkyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vitutus manages to avoid it.
Vitutus misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Funkyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama gets tackled into the cage by Vitutus. Vitutus maintains the clinch.
Vitutus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vitutus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vitutus throws an elbow that misses.
Funkyama is trying to drag Vitutus to the mat but Vitutus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Funkyama blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working for takedown but Vitutus is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitutus stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vitutus.
Vitutus is stalling here.
Vitutus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Funkyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vitutus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Funkyama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vitutus. Vitutus obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vitutus misses with a head kick.
Funkyama misses with the combination.
Vitutus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Projektina Vitutus 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.
Funkyama moves out of range of the body kick from Vitutus.
Funkyama throws a big shot that misses.
Funkyama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vitutus moves in looking to clinch but Funkyama pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Funkyama.
Funkyama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vitutus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Funkyama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vitutus slips under a jab.
Funkyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vitutus circles away quickly and effectively.
Vitutus forces Funkyama back against the cage and clinches.
Funkyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vitutus stops a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama blocks an elbow strike.
Vitutus prevents the takedown attempt.
Projektina Vitutus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funkyama.
Vitutus gets underhooks to prevent Funkyama's takedown attempt.
Funkyama dodges an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Funkyama is breathing heavily.
Vitutus throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funkyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Vitutus.
Vitutus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vitutus lands a nice elbow.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but Vitutus manages to get underhooks.
Funkyama blocks an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Nice elbow from Vitutus.
Funkyama avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses.
Vitutus prevents the takedown attempt.
Projektina Vitutus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funkyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Vitutus.
Vitutus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vitutus misses with an elbow strike.
Vitutus lands a nice elbow.
Funkyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vitutus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Vitutus.
Vitutus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses.
Vitutus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funkyama blocks an elbow strike.
Vitutus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Vitutus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vitutus prevents it.
Vitutus stalling.
Vitutus lands an elbow inside.
Vitutus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Funkyama's defenses.
Vitutus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Funkyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Vitutus.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vitutus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Funkyama's brow.
Vitutus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Funkyama avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
Vitutus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funkyama takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ben Funkyama has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vitutus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vitutus throws an elbow but it misses.
Funkyama dodges an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown.
Vitutus throws an elbow but it misses.
Vitutus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses.
Vitutus pushes off an throws an elbow but Funkyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Funkyama blocks an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Funkyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Vitutus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vitutus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funkyama dodges an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Vitutus lands an elbow inside that Funkyama shrugs off.
Funkyama is rocked!
Vitutus working Funkyama over with knees to the body.
Funkyama blocks the elbow strike.
Funkyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Vitutus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Vitutus.
Vitutus lands a nice elbow.
Funkyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Vitutus finish him?
Funkyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Vitutus.
Funkyama avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
Funkyama avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vitutus after a bit of a struggle.
Funkyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Funkyama tries to throw a body punch but Vitutus avoids it by throwing Funkyama back against the cage.
Funkyama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vitutus lands an elbow just above Funkyama 's eye.
Vitutus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vitutus has Funkyama pressed against the cage. He pushes Funkyama back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Vitutus throws a beautiful elbow that sends Funkyama crashing to the floor! Vitutus piles on the pressure with more strikes! Funkyama is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Projektina Vitutus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Tosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Bruiser Brigade. Tosh has chosen Stepping Razor as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Tosh!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Tosh settles back down.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Tosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Tosh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tosh lands in his opponent's guard.
Tosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tosh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tosh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tosh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tosh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tosh prevents Brown from standing back up.
Tosh drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Tosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Tosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tosh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tosh thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Tosh slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Tosh is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tosh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tosh controlling the pace.
Tosh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Tosh there.
Tosh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown won't allow Tosh to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tosh is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Tosh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tosh working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tosh winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Tosh eventually gives up the hold.
Tosh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tosh wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tosh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tosh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosh wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Tosh moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Tosh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tosh with good strikes from the mount here!
Brown bucks up and throws Tosh to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Tosh throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Tosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tosh.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tosh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tosh lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown takes a swing at Tosh's ribcage but misses.
Tosh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Tosh checks it.
Tosh throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Tosh is out of range.
Tosh gets the takedown into side control.
Brown is trying to buck Tosh off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Tosh advances nicely into full mount.
Brown is trying to stand up.
Brown is in a horrible position here. Tosh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tosh raining down shots from the mount!
Brown is bucking up trying to escape but Tosh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tosh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tosh working Brown over with strikes here.
Tosh lands a heavy elbow.
Tosh lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tosh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosh lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tosh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Tosh cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown is trying to stand.
Tosh with good strikes from the mount here!
Tosh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tosh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tosh wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Tosh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brown?
Tosh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brown's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tosh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Tosh's legs - danger averted.
Tosh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Tosh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tosh is proving hard to escape from.
Tosh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosh advances position into side control!
Tosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tosh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tosh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tosh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown parries the strikes from Tosh easily there. Tosh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh 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.
Tosh throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Tosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tosh tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Tosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosh.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Tosh throws a leg kick that misses.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Tosh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Tosh thows a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tosh.
Tosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tosh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Danny Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Tosh moves out of range easily.
Tosh misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tosh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Tosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Tosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tosh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown is looking to clinch but Tosh is avoiding it.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Tosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown tries to clinch up but Tosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Tosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Tosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tosh misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Tosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Danny Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Tosh.
Tosh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Tosh settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Tosh tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tosh connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Tosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Tosh down.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tosh.
Tosh thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Tosh moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Tosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Tosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosh.
Tosh is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosh.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tosh. Tosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Tosh checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tosh, right into the meat.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Tosh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tosh scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tosh throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Tosh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Tosh trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tosh.
Tosh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Tosh is controlling him.
Tosh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peter Tosh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tosh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Tosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Tosh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tosh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tosh forces his way into half guard.
Tosh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosh working Brown over with strikes.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Tosh is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tosh wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tosh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Tosh lands strikes from half guard.
Tosh is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is not content to let Tosh control the position.
Tosh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Tosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosh.
Tosh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Tosh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is trying to escape back to his feet but Tosh uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tosh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Tosh lands a few punches from side control.
Tosh lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tosh working the ground and pound from side control.
Tosh is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown dodges the ground and pound from Tosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Tosh dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tosh misses with a low kick.
Brown tries to clinch but Tosh moves out of range.
Tosh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tosh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Tosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tosh moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Tosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosh throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Tosh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tosh tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tosh thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown checks a low kick from Tosh.
Tosh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Tosh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Tosh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Tosh is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tosh is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tosh is controlling the pace.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Tosh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Tosh trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Tosh lands with a punch from half guard.
Danny Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosh trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Tosh winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown is staying active underneath Tosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tosh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tosh moves nicely into side control.
Tosh working the body and head with strikes.
Tosh grinds an elbow into Brown's temple.
Brown takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown parries the strikes from Tosh easily there. Tosh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.
Tosh has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosh lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tosh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brown is rocked!
Tosh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tosh wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Tosh working the ground and pound effectively.
You get the feeling that Brown really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Tosh lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tosh landing shots from mount.
Brown flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tosh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Tosh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tosh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Tosh!
Peter Tosh is the new super heavyweight champion!
Peter Tosh decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Bellringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellringer comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar - Con Letra. Vitor Bellringer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zorba The Greek's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Bellringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from The Greek misses.
Bellringer throws a hook but The Greek blocks it.
The Greek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bellringer.
Bellringer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Greek was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellringer.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bellringer, right into the meat.
A big right from Bellringer misses.
Nice jab there from Bellringer.
Bellringer misses with a low kick.
The Greek throws a big shot that misses.
Bellringer digs a good hook to The Greek's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bellringer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The Greek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Greek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Greek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bellringer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Greek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bellringer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellringer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bellringer lands a leg kick that knocks The Greek off balance momentarily.
Bellringer throws a shot from downtown. The Greek moves away and avoids it.
Bellringer scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellringer with a nice cross.
Bellringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Greek moves away.
Bellringer slips a straight right by The Greek.
Bellringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Greek manages to avoid it.
The Greek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellringer.
Bellringer throws an overhand right that lands on The Greek's shoulder, as The Greek tries to avoid the shot.
Bellringer lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Greek's sensitive parts.
The Greek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bellringer slips a jab and a cross from The Greek.
Bellringer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Greek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellringer throws a shot from downtown. The Greek moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellringer looks to land a right hand but The Greek moved out of range.
Bellringer misses with an uppercut. The Greek saw that one coming.
The Greek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellringer.
Bellringer looks to score with a jab to the body but The Greek is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Greek slips under a jab from Bellringer.
Bellringer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellringer lands a leg kick that knocks The Greek off balance momentarily.
Bellringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellringer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Greek circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellringer tries to land a front kick but The Greek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Greek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - The Greek scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Bellringer.
Bellringer throws a body punch but The Greek moves out of range.
The Greek takes one to the chin there.
Bellringer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Greek counters with a crisp one two that drops Bellringer! The Greek thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bellringer to his feet! Bellringer is in big trouble!
Bellringer is rocked!
The Greek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bellringer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Bellringer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bellringer is breathing heavily.
Bellringer switches off momentarily and The Greek cracks him with a monster right hand! Bellringer topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as The Greek dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by The Greek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zorba The Greek!
Zorba The Greek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jager Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bohnam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Right Above it. Hoffman has chosen Sharpshooter by Motorhead as his entrance music. Jon Bohnam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jager Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohnam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bohnam keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman wants to clinch
and Bohnam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoffman misses with a knee strike.
Bohnam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage.
Bohnam lands a body shot.
Bohnam misses with some punches.
Bohnam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bohnam blocks it with crossed arms.
Bohnam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bohnam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bohnam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohnam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam misses with some punches.
Hoffman misses with a knee to the head.
Hoffman blocks an uppercut.
Hoffman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoffman misses with a knee strike.
Bohnam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Bohnam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bohnam effectively controlling the action here.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hoffman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bohnam blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoffman blocking some punches.
Hoffman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Bohnam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bohnam as Hoffman tries to tie him up.
Bohnam lands an elbow inside that Hoffman shrugs off.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it misses.
Bohnam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Bohnam.
Bohnam lands a right hand.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoffman is trying to force a seperation but Bohnam has the dominant position.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoffman tries to land a knee to the head but Bohnam blocks with his arms.
Bohnam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoffman misses with a knee strike.
Bohnam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bohnam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman is rocked!
Bohnam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman is still on wobbly legs! Can Bohnam finish him?
Bohnam pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hoffman! Bohnam unloads with more strikes and Hoffman sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Bohnam!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roman Leonitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Leonitis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Ovaltrades's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Leonitis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ovaltrades!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonitis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovaltrades counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonitis won't be happy with that.
Leonitis is looking to reverse the position.
Leonitis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leonitis tries to buck Ovaltrades off but Ovaltrades is having none of it.
Ovaltrades looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ovaltrades taking a breather here.
Leonitis is trying to get back to half guard.
Ovaltrades is trying to get an arm triangle but Leonitis is defending well.
Ovaltrades has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovaltrades in side control, throwing shots but Leonitis defends.
Ovaltrades lands an elbow.
Ovaltrades trying to control the action but Leonitis is working from the bottom.
Leonitis is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonitis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ovaltrades's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leonitis is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovaltrades throwing shots but Leonitis is blocking nicely.
Ovaltrades is working for a kimura but Leonitis is defending it quite comfortably.
Ovaltrades not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leonitis wants to get back to full guard.
Ovaltrades is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Leonitis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is looking for a kimura but Leonitis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ovaltrades to get the leverage.
Ovaltrades prevents Leonitis from improving his position.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Leonitis is defending well.
Leonitis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonitis working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leonitis is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovaltrades is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leonitis wants to improve his position but Ovaltrades is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades trying to pass the guard but Leonitis defending well.
Ovaltrades is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ovaltrades is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ovaltrades wants to pass the guard but Leonitis is defending well.
Leonitis wants to control but Ovaltrades is keeping busy.
Ovaltrades content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is looking to advance position but Leonitis won't allow it.
Ovaltrades is trying to control. Leonitis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leonitis manages to get to full guard.
Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Leonitis keeps moving.
Leonitis has a closed guard, preventing Ovaltrades from standing up.
Ovaltrades trying to control but Leonitis is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Ovaltrades hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Leonitis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovaltrades counters with a single leg into guard. Leonitis didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonitis wants to sweep here but Ovaltrades controlling him for the moment.
Ovaltrades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonitis is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ovaltrades dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leonitis with a poor takedown
and Ovaltrades counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leonitis won't be happy with that.
Ovaltrades working the head and body with strikes.
Leonitis can't do much from the bottom here.
Leonitis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ovaltrades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jack Ovaltrades has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonitis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ovaltrades off and has taken his back!
Ovaltrades trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ovaltrades tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ovaltrades regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ovaltrades is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonitis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonitis's back!
Ovaltrades scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Leonitis is looking for a way out.
Ovaltrades has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leonitis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Leonitis staying busy and making it hard for Ovaltrades to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is not going to allow Leonitis to sit and survive in this position.
Leonitis is keeping busy.
Ovaltrades working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Leonitis is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ovaltrades has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Leonitis taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Ovaltrades!
Jack Ovaltrades is the new bantamweight champion!
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