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V.O.G 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Grand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FrAn CrO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CrO has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Grand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, FrAn CrO!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grand shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. CrO is trying to defend but Grand finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grand could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grand is trying to work for a kimura but CrO is defending well.
Grand wants to pass the guard but CrO is defending well.
CrO wants to get back to full guard but Grand has mounted him!
Grand takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grand has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grand raining down shots from the mount!
CrO gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CrO is looking for a sweep. Grand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grand in particular looking to stall.
Grand's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Grand is thwarting CrO's attempts to control the position.
Grand takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
CrO is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
CrO is bucking up trying to escape but Grand cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grand controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grand with a couple of short strikes.
Grand takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
CrO is wriggling around trying to escape.
CrO tries to improve his position but instead Grand has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
CrO preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grand.
Grand really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for CrO.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CrO trying to control the position but Grand manages to sink in the hooks.
Grand 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, CrO has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grand is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
CrO is trying to get back to his feet but Grand has full control of the position and if anything, CrO has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Grand has CrO flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grand biding his time, looking for the opening.
Grand is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged CrO with him. CrO is trying to defend but Grand has an arm under the chin now! CrO grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Grand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gouli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gouli comes to the cage accompanied by Lalalala. Escobar has chosen Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
203 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Gouli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouli instigates a clinch.
Escobar can't get the takedown.
Escobar tries to score a body lock takedown but Gouli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escobar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mike Gouli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Escobar.
Gouli tightens his grip and picks Escobar up, before dumping him to the ground. Escobar manages to land in guard.
Gouli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gouli connects with a couple of short punches.
Gouli trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gouli.
Gouli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar working for a triangle but Gouli defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar controlling the position.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gouli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gouli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouli tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Gouli wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Gouli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gouli throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Gouli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gouli trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Gouli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gouli trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Gouli is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouli defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouli postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Gouli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gouli postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Gouli lands a couple of digs.
Gouli throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gouli pushes down on Escobar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar tries to roll over but Gouli keeps him under control.
Gouli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gouli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gouli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gouli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gouli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gouli is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar trying to hold on to Gouli's head to control him but Gouli postures up.
Gouli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gouli is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Gouli trying to pass the guard but Escobar defending well.
Gouli uses his free foot to push down on Escobar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Escobar.
Gouli postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Escobar looks a forlorn figure.
Escobar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gouli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gouli throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gouli throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Escobar trying to control but Gouli is working from the bottom.
Gouli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gouli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Gouli.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gouli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobar's guard.
Gouli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Gouli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gouli moves into the clinch successfully.
Gouli has Escobar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gouli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Escobar tumbling to the mat - Gouli dives into Escobar's guard.
Escobar 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.
Escobar looking to control.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gouli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gouli wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Gouli postures up.
Gouli pushing down on Escobar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
Gouli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gouli connects with a nice short shot to Escobar's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Gouli is controlling well.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
Gouli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Escobar won't allow Gouli to pass to mount.
Gouli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mike Gouli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gouli jumps into side control!
Gouli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gouli scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
Gouli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escobar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Escobar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gouli connects with a decent elbow.
Gouli scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gouli cracks Escobar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gouli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gouli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gouli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Escobar is rocked!
A big shot lands for Gouli! That's hurt Escobar! Will he recover? Gouli fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Gouli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Hua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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282 lbs
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28
300 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Cuts easily |
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World class MT
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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, General Hua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Mt!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mt - the referee stops the clock and Hua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mt. Hua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Mt.
Mt misses with a head kick.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mt will feel that in the morning.
Mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mt misses with a head kick.
Mt misses with a head kick.
Hua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mt throws a lazy head kick
and Mt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mt connects with a high kick.
Mt looks gassed!
Hua closes the distance and clinches.
Mt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick
and Hua counters with a low kick, right behind Mt 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hua wants to clinch up but Mt keeps it at a distance.
Mt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hua lands with a nice body kick.
Hua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mt. That did some damage!
Hua closes the distance and clinches.
Hua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mt takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hua moves into the clinch.
Hua scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dave Mt has been cut.
Hua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hua connects with a knee to the head.
Hua landing knees to the head.
Hua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hua is looking to clinch.
Mt tries to work over Hua's front leg with a kick but Hua checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Hua.
Hua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mt throws a lazy head kick
and Hua finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hua moves into the clinch successfully.
Hua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hua tries to clinch but Mt moves out of range.
Mt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mt's head.
Hua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hua pushes Mt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hua lands a good knee to the midsection. Mt won't want to take too many of those.
Hua tries to break free but Mt pushes him back against the cage.
Hua scores a nice knee to the body.
Hua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hua takes the fight into the clinch.
Mt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hua's efforts to push away.
Hua is trying to push Mt away but Mt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mt is trying to push Hua away but Hua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hua connects with a knee to the head.
Hua manages to break the clinch.
Hua misses with a wild combination.
Mt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hua at a distance.
Mt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hua. Hua obviously looking to wear him down.
Hua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Hua tries to clinch but Mt is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hua connects with a high kick.
Hua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mt throws a head kick that misses
and Mt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hua connects with a body shot that sends Mt's belly button to the back.
Hua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua tries to clinch but Mt moves out of range.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hua misses with a wild combination.
Hua throws a head kick that Mt semi-blocks.
Mt tries to work over Hua's front leg with a kick but Hua checks it.
Hua moves in looking to clinch but Mt pushes him off.
Hua cracks the inside of Mt's front leg.
Hua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dave Mt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hua pushes Mt away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Hua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hua breaks from the clinch.
Hua is looking to clinch but Mt is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Hua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hua tries to clinch up.
Mt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick and Hua moves out of range easily.
Hua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Mt misses its intended target.
Hua fails with an attempt to clinch.
General Hua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mt throws a head kick but Hua moves out of range.
Mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Mt.
Hua scores with a head kick. Mt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hua throws a head kick that Mt semi-blocks.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick and Hua moves out of range easily.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick and Hua moves out of range easily.
Mt misses with the body kick
and Hua counters with a straight right hand.
Mt is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mt dodges the punch combination from Hua.
Mt throws a head kick but Hua moves out of range.
Hua is looking to clinch but Mt is avoiding it.
Hua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hua tries to clinch up.
Mt takes one to the chin there.
Mt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick from Hua lands but Mt takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hua closes the distance and clinches.
Hua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hua tries to clinch up.
Hua wants to clinch.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mt throws a head kick but Hua moves out of range.
Hua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mt is looking to break free of the clinch but Hua has double underhooks.
Mt wants to get back to striking at distance but Hua won't allow it.
Hua is trying to break the clinch but Mt has him pressed against the cage.
Hua breaks the clinch.
Hua moves in looking to clinch but Mt pushes him off.
Hua connects with a solid leg kick.
Hua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mt.
Mt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hua tries to clinch up but Mt circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Hua tenderised Mt's leg. Mt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mt.
Hua wants to clinch up but Mt keeps it at a distance.
Hua is looking to clinch but Mt is avoiding it.
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Mt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hua tries to clinch but Mt is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Mt.
Hua moves into the clinch successfully.
Hua landing knees to the body.
Mt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hua breaks from the clinch.
Hua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mt can do to turn this around?
Mt tries to keep at a distance but Hua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mt misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hua avoids the head kick by Mt.
Hua tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mt if he has to take too many more of those.
Hua tries to clinch but Mt moves out of range.
Hua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hua closes the distance and clinches.
Hua landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Hua.
Hua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mt's face.
Hua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hua doesn't manage to clinch there - Mt circles away.
Hua blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
General Hua is winning the standup battle so far.
Mt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mt throws a head kick but Hua moves out of range.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch but Mt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Hua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mt throws a leg kick but Hua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hua misses with the combination.
Mt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick
and Hua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hua lands a leg kick that knocks Mt off balance momentarily.
Hua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hua throws a head kick but Mt moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hua.
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mt is trying to break the clinch but Hua has him pressed against the cage.
Mt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hua tries to clinch but Mt is having none of it.
Mt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hua moves in looking to clinch but Mt pushes him off.
Mt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hua lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick from Hua lands but Mt takes it in his stride.
Hua wants to clinch up but Mt keeps it at a distance.
Hua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hua is looking to clinch but Mt is avoiding it.
Hua throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hua - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mt swats away the attempt to clinch by Hua.
Mt swats away the attempt to clinch by Hua.
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick
and Hua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mt's face.
Hua manages to break the clinch.
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hua.
Nice body kick from Hua.
Mt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hua misses with a head kick.
Hua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mt takes a step back to recover.
Hua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mt is looking to break free of the clinch but Hua has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hua tries to clinch up.
Hua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mt throws a head kick but Hua moves out of range.
Hua avoids the head kick by Mt.
Hua doesn't manage to clinch there - Mt circles away.
Mt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hua avoids the head kick by Mt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hua is looking to clinch but Mt is avoiding it.
Mt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hua moves into the clinch.
Mt has had enough of the clinch but Hua keeps him there for the moment.
Hua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
General Hua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mt if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hua tries to clinch but Mt moves out of range.
Hua tries to clinch there but Mt circles away.
Hua closes the distance and pushes Mt back into the cage.
Mt misses with an elbow strike.
Mt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hua. That did some damage!
Mt throws a sloppy head kick and Hua moves out of range easily.
Mt throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hua counter with a right hand.
General Hua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mt throws a head kick that misses.
Mt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hua lands a head kick. Mt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dave Mt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
General Hua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hua 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... General Hua!
General Hua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Sell Your Soul. Flint comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Benga & Coki - Night kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
200 lbs
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28
190 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilham Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Flint!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Aliyev shoots in and drives through. Flint sprawls well.
Flint throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aliyev's head.
Flint jabs Aliyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flint is looking to clinch.
Flint misses with a head kick.
Flint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flint tries to close the distance and clinch but Aliyev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flint lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aliyev's sensitive parts.
Flint connects with a leg kick. Aliyev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aliyev shoots in and drives through. Flint sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilham Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint stuffs the takedown.
Flint tries to clinch there but Aliyev circles away.
No luck for Aliyev with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flint tries to avoid it but Aliyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flint to the ground. Flint escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flint misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aliyev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flint as he jumps to the side.
Flint throws a head kick that misses.
Aliyev takes one to the chin there.
Aliyev feints and as Flint raises his hands in defense, Aliyev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aliyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliyev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flint is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aliyev is looking to control Flint's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aliyev avoid being mounted?
Aliyev wants to improve his position but Flint is controlling well.
Flint performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aliyev.
Flint stopping the sweep attempt from Aliyev.
Aliyev controls Flint momentarily but Flint frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Flint was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Flint tries to clinch up
and Aliyev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flint wants to sweep but no luck.
Flint really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aliyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flint utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aliyev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aliyev advances to half guard.
Aliyev throws a strike but Flint avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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 Ilham Aliyev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flint as he avoids it easily.
Flint wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aliyev dives in and grabs Flint's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flint pushes down on Aliyev's head and hops out.
Aliyev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilham Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flint tries to clinch up
and Aliyev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flint's guard now.
Aliyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flint holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev wants to pass the guard but Flint is keeping the position.
Aliyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flint wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flint wants to stand up but Aliyev is controlling him.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Flint keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flint wants to clinch but Aliyev slips to the side
so Aliyev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aliyev wants to pass the guard but Flint is keeping the position.
Aliyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Flint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliyev passes Flint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint won't allow Aliyev to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint is trying to stand.
Aliyev tries to pass to full mount but Flint defends it.
Aliyev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flint defending well though.
Aliyev thows a huge punch but Flint dodges it nicely.
Aliyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flint is trying to get back to full guard.
Flint is staying active underneath Aliyev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ilham Aliyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev prevents Flint from standing back up.
Aliyev throwing shots but Flint is blocking nicely.
Aliyev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aliyev wants to control but Flint is keeping him busy.
Flint trying to control from the bottom.
Flint is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aliyev trying to control from half guard but Flint is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aliyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flint defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aliyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flint is fending him off so far but Aliyev persists. Nope, Flint circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliyev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aliyev with a poor takedown
and Flint makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aliyev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilham Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown but Flint shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flint throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aliyev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flint is fending him off so far but Aliyev persists. Nope, Flint circles away and we're back to standing.
Aliyev shoots for a takedown but Flint saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flint throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint leaves Aliyev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aliyev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flint.
Aliyev walks into a stiff left hand from Flint.
Flint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aliyev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flint looks to land a body kick but Aliyev moved away.
Flint connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aliyev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flint is looking to clinch but Aliyev is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flint is looking to land body kicks.
Aliyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flint defends it nicely.
Flint is looking to land body kicks.
Flint scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aliyev doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flint misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Flint as Aliyev shoots in.
Aliyev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flint sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aliyev walks into a stiff left hand from Flint.
Ilham Aliyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flint scores with a head kick. Aliyev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aliyev shoots in looking for a takedown. Flint tries to sprawl out of it but Aliyev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flint defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aliyev.
Ilham Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flint tries to clinch up but Aliyev circles away and keeps his distance.
Flint throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aliyev's head.
Jack Flint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Flint scores with a nice body kick.
Aliyev fails to land the takedown.
Ilham Aliyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flint connects with a looping right hand.
Flint forces Aliyev back against the cage and clinches.
Flint struggles to land a body shot inside as Aliyev controls his hands.
Flint working Aliyev over with knees to the body.
Flint tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flint with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jack Flint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flint looking to throw knees to the head but Aliyev is blocking nicely.
Flint unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aliyev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Flint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aliyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Stansbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Semenyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stansbury comes to the cage accompanied by Aish Tamid by Matisyahu. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dmitriy Semenyuk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Stansbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitriy Semenyuk!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stansbury throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenyuk dips to his left and cracks Stansbury with an uppercut!
It looks like Dominic Stansbury has been cut.
Semenyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stansbury can pounce on him.
Stansbury darts in and clinches Semenyuk up against the cage.
Stansbury prevents Semenyuk from breaking the clinch.
Semenyuk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Stansbury.
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!
Stansbury is trying to drag Semenyuk to the mat but Semenyuk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stansbury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Stansbury.
Semenyuk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stansbury is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Semenyuk to the mat. Semenyuk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stansbury decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Semenyuk, up you get!
Stansbury blocks a jab.
Stansbury pushes Semenyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stansbury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stansbury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stansbury has Semenyuk pressed against the cage, preventing Semenyuk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stansbury is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semenyuk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Semenyuk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stansbury misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenyuk is trying to force a seperation but Stansbury has the dominant position.
Semenyuk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stansbury swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stansbury swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenyuk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Semenyuk wants to break free but Stansbury has control.
Stansbury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenyuk tries to break free but Stansbury pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenyuk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stansbury lands with a short shot to the head.
Stansbury is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stansbury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semenyuk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Stansbury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenyuk is pressed up against the cage. Stansbury has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Semenyuk down to the mat. Semenyuk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Semenyuk cracks Stansbury with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenyuk lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Semenyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stansbury doesn't seem phased though.
Stansbury closes the distance and clinches up with Semenyuk, looking for a takedown. Stansbury pushes Semenyuk against the cage but Semenyuk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stansbury walks into a stiff left hand from Semenyuk.
Dominic Stansbury's cut is getting worse.
Stansbury throws a series of punches but Semenyuk avoids them all with ease.
Stansbury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Semenyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stansbury thinking.
Stansbury is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury moves in looking to clinch but Semenyuk pushes him off.
Dominic Stansbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stansbury dodges the punch combination from Semenyuk.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semenyuk, as that shot connected.
Stansbury is looking to clinch.
Jab by Semenyuk.
Semenyuk lands a body shot.
Semenyuk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dominic Stansbury's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stansbury tries to move into range but Semenyuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Stansbury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Semenyuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stansbury tries to clinch up.
Semenyuk throws a series of punches but Stansbury avoids them all with ease.
Stansbury looks to throw the jab but Semenyuk is out of range.
Semenyuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenyuk slips a jab and a cross from Stansbury.
Stansbury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Semenyuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stansbury takes one to the chin there.
Jeez, Dominic Stansbury's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stansbury slips a jab and a cross from Semenyuk.
Good exchange - Semenyuk coming out on top.
Semenyuk misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Semenyuk coming out on top.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dominic Stansbury's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitriy Semenyuk!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kolesnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasyl Kondor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolesnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Young. Alexander Kolesnikov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
315 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Kolesnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasyl Kondor!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolesnikov scores with a takedown into Kondor's guard.
Kondor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kondor looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kolesnikov is defending well. Kondor quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kolesnikov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kondor celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasyl Kondor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiga Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Markov (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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26
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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20
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiga Ji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Jiga Ji has been cut.
Ji ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Ji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markov throws out the jab.
Markov cracks a nice hook into Ji's ribs.
Markov throws a series of punches but Ji moves out of range.
Markov drops Ji with a left right combo! Markov follows him down to the ground into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Markov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ji lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markov.
Ji is breathing heavily.
Ji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
A good leg kick by Markov.
Markov throws an overhand right that lands on Ji's shoulder, as Ji tries to avoid the shot.
Markov misses with a series of wild punches.
Markov misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji ducks straight into an uppercut from Markov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ji manages to regain guard straight away.
Ji is rocked!
Jiga Ji's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov slips nicely into half guard.
Markov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ji wants to get back to full guard.
Markov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji wants to get back to full guard but Markov has mounted him!
Markov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Markov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji shoots in for a takedown but Markov shows good takedown defense.
Markov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ji throws a right and a left that Markov avoids nicely.
Aleksey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji misses with a straight right.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ji's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markov. Ji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji gets a double leg takedown into Markov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Markov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Markov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Ji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ji shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiga Ji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Markov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markov.
A jab from Markov misses.
Markov stalks Ji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ji's face. Ji staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markov with a jab.
Markov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ji falls backwards - clearly groggy! Markov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksey Markov!
Our winner, Aleksey Markov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov has chosen hollywood undead- undead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
300 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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26
305 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luca Brasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Romanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romanov looks for a takedown but Brasi sprawls well.
Romanov tries for a takedown but Brasi circles away easily
and Brasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Luca Brasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Romanov.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brasi pulls guard successfully.
Brasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brasi trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Brasi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Romanov is defending well. Brasi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Romanov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brasi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luca Brasi!
Luca Brasi retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Loosem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
212 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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29
217 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston Loosem!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loosem lands a jab to the head.
Gattuso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gattuso lands with a shot to the body.
Gattuso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loosem is out of range.
Loosem misses with a double jab.
Loosem avoids the body shot from Gattuso.
Gattuso throws a leg kick which misses Loosem's front leg but catches the back leg as Loosem tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loosem tries to bum rush Gattuso with a series of wild strikes but Gattuso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gattuso throws a right and a left that Loosem avoids nicely.
Gattuso scoring well with a low kick there.
Gattuso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gattuso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Loosem misses with a hook. Gattuso ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gattuso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loosem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gattuso can pounce on him.
Loosem looks gassed!
Gattuso connects with a right that clearly hurt Loosem. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gattuso proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Loosem collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Gattuso!
Javier Gattuso retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Javier Gattuso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triya Again (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eusko Abendaren Ereserkia. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
215 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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25
218 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Triya Again!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxi Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Again sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Again misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Triya Again has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Again is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Again's guard.
Again has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a leg! Again is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Again manages to kick Rodriguez off! Rodriguez jumps back into Again's guard.
Again looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Again is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Again swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Again has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Again has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rodriguez drops back looking for a leg! Again is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Again manages to kick Rodriguez off! Rodriguez jumps back into Again's guard.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Again manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Again in his guard.
Again wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Again advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Again from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Again pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Again is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Again looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez has his feet on Again's thighs here. He's pushed Again off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Again screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxi Rodriguez!
Maxi Rodriguez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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